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Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Almond Milk Labeling Lawsuit
In an unpublished opinion issued December 20, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a class action against Blue Diamond Growers. The lawsuit alleged that the company’s almond milk products were mislabeled under FDA law.February 25, 2019 Animal Law Update -
Virginia Court of Appeals Upholds Bestiality Law
On January 15, 2019, the Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of a man who was charged with violating the state’s bestiality law after videotaping encounters he had with a woman and her dog.February 22, 2019 Animal Law Update -
New York Expands Law Allowing Companion Animals on Public Transit in Emergency Evacuations
In October 2018, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation permitting companion animals to board any public transportation service in the event of a state of emergency and evacuation.February 19, 2019 Animal Law Update -
Wins for Animals in the 2018 Midterm Election
The recent midterm election included two big wins for animal protection: Amendment 13 and Proposition 12.January 5, 2019 Animal Law Update -
New York Distinguishes Animals from Other Property in Eviction Cases
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the “No Pet Left Behind” law in August 2018. The new legislation requires officers enacting an eviction warrant to check the premises for companion animals and to coordinate their safe removal.December 12, 2018 Animal Law Update -
California Enacts Law Requiring Plant-Based Options in State Facilities
In September 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1138, a law that makes California the first state in the nation to require prisons, hospitals, nursing homes, and other state-operated facilities to offer plant-based meals.December 10, 2018 Animal Law Update -
Brussels Recognizes Animals as Sentient Beings Distinct from Objects
On November 23, 2018, the Brussels Parliament unanimously voted to recognize animals – previously categorized with property and immobile goods – as a special category.December 8, 2018 Animal Law Update -
Missouri Passes Unconstitutional Law Restricting the Marketing of Alternative Meat Products
Missouri passed a law that prohibits many products — including plant-based and cellular meat — from identifying themselves as “meat.” The new legislation, which became effective on August 28, 2018, carries criminal penalties of prison time and fines.November 8, 2018 Animal Law Update -
California’s New “Pet Custody” Law Differentiates Companion Animals from Other Types of Property
On September 27, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 2274, which empowers California courts to take into consideration “the care of the pet animal” in cases of marital dissolution or legal separation.November 5, 2018 Animal Law Update -
California Bans the Sale of Most Cosmetics Tested on Animals
On September 28, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1249, making California the first state to ban the sale of most cosmetics tested on animals. The new law goes into effect January 1, 2020.October 15, 2018 Animal Law Update
