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Lawsuit Challenges University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Censorship of Controversial Primate Research on Instagram and Facebook Accounts

The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit on behalf of Madeline Krasno, a former employee of one of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's controversial primate research labs, who has been prevented from posting truthful comments on the university’s otherwise public Instagram and Facebook posts.

February 9, 2021 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers Scholarship and Clerkship to Howard University School of Law

The $25,000 scholarship is available to a second-year law student at the University, and includes a clerkship with the nonprofit

February 3, 2021 Press Release

Florida Cat Breeder Accused of Animal Cruelty and Selling Sick Kittens

Breeding operation, Adorable Stars, sells parasite-ridden kittens suffering from severe and fatal ailments

February 2, 2021 Press Release

Law Student Paper Series — Improving the Conservation and Protection of Sharks Through the Power of International Treaties and the Development of New Shark-Focused Legally Binding Instrument

In this presentation, Lu Shegay, Lewis & Clark Law School, will discuss how certain countries treat sharks within their legal frameworks, as well as analyze the international instruments that can help improve protections for sharks. A brief Q&A to follow.

Webinar

Kim Basinger Urges Craigslist to Ban Posts with Animals

Animal protection advocate and actress Kim Basinger sent a letter to Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster with an urgent request the company end all animal posts on its platform.

January 25, 2021 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapters and Courtroom Animal Advocate Programs — How You Can Help

Animal Legal Defense Fund Senior Legislative Affairs Manager Kathleen Schatzmann and Seton Hall Law School Student Chapter member Alice Huang will share specific actions that law students and Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapters can take to significantly impact Courtroom Animal Advocate Program bills.

Webinar

Craigslist Pet Ads: What You’ll See, How to Reply, and What to Expect in Response

Concerned about animal abuse facilitated by Craigslist posts, an Animal Legal Defense Fund supporter began responding to “pet” ads in September 2020. After responding to more than 400 ads, the supporter shares their experiences and tips for helping protect animals being traded on the platform.

January 21, 2021 Legal Resource

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