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Massachusetts Farmers Charged with More than 150 Counts of Animal Cruelty
After multiple visits by state inspectors, past cruelty charges (but no convictions), and repeated complaints from local residents about what some dubbed the “Farm of Horrors."May 15, 2017 Animal Law Update -
After Judge Denies Maine Governor’s “Pardon,” Last-Minute Appeal Temporarily Saves Dog Sentenced to Death
In an unprecedented case that has gained national attention, the fate of a four-year-old husky named Dakota remains uncertain after she received a gubernatorial “pardon.”May 8, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Berkeley, California, Becomes Second U.S. City to Ban Sale of Fur Clothing
The ban was spearheaded by local animal advocacy group Berkeley Coalition for Animals (BCA).April 20, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Eugene, Oregon, Passes Ordinance Banning Dogs Downtown
On March 8, 2017, the Eugene City Council passed a trial ordinance banning dogs from the city’s downtown areaMarch 31, 2017 Animal Law Update -
First Criminal Charges Filed under California’s Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office filed more than 50 charges against an Ontario, California egg facility, Hohberg Poultry Ranches.March 28, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Sydney Seafood Store Convicted of Animal Cruelty for Inhumane Treatment of Lobsters
No matter how horrendously they are treated, it is rare for criminal cruelty charges to be brought in cases involving animals who are considered “food.”March 15, 2017 Animal Law Update -
San Francisco Bans Sale of Dogs and Cats in Retail Stores
San Francisco has become the latest jurisdiction to outlaw the sale of commercially bred dogs and cats in retail stores.February 27, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Case Inspiring Change in Florida Dog Bite Law Featured in The Florida Bar Journal
In a victory for due process in dog bite cases, a Florida law passed last year allows guardians of dogs accused of causing serious injury to a person to mount a defense on behalf of the animal to save that animal’s life.February 24, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Michigan Appeals Court Dismisses Lawsuit in Fatal Shooting of Two Family Dogs by Police
The United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a civil suit involving the fatal shooting of two family dogs by police officers.February 15, 2017 Animal Law Update -
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of USDA in Foie Gras Case
On Dec. 14, 2016, a federal judge granted summary judgment to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a lawsuit to compel the agency to declare foie gras a diseased product unsuitable for human consumption, thereby removing it from the food supply.January 27, 2017 Animal Law Update