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The Animal Agriculture Industry: Liability Proof?
Earlier this summer, the driver of a pig transport truck struck and killed longtime animal advocate Regan Russell. The circumstances regarding her death are not fully known to the public, but top to bottom, the animal agriculture industry is rarely held accountable.August 4, 2020 News -
How to Advocate for Animals With or Without a Law Degree: Animals in Criminal Law
Although animals are property under the law, they are property unlike any other. In the context of criminal law, animals can be the victims of crime entitled to certain statutory protections. In this webinar, Senior Staff Attorneys David Rosengard and Jamie Contreras will discuss animals’ status in the context of criminal law. -
Psychology and Sentencing: Mental Health Evaluations for Animal Cruelty Offenders
Like other violent crimes, animal cruelty offenses are often tied to underlying mental health issues. In order to rehabilitate offenders and protect future victims, those underlying issues must be addressed. Unfortunately, this crucial sentencing component is often overlooked by legislators and courts. -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers $5,000 Reward in Case of Turtle and Rabbit Shot with Crossbow
The Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the shooting of a turtle and rabbit with a crossbow on the week of June 1, 2020.June 16, 2020 Press Release -
How to Advocate for Animals With or Without a Law Degree: Volunteer Opportunities
Do you want to change the world for animals but are not sure where to begin? Join Pro Bono Program Director Tom Linney as he discusses fun and meaningful ways that each of us can volunteer in our communities to make a difference for animals. -
Behavior & Ballistics: The Caselaw of Law Enforcement Conflicts with Dogs
Join Animal Legal Defense Fund Senior Staff Attorney David B. Rosengard in an exploration of how courts adjudicate encounters between law enforcement officers and dogs.May 19, 2020 Webinar
