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Maryland Becomes Second State to Ban Retail Sales of Animals Sourced from Puppy and Kitten Mills
On April 24, 2018, Governor Larry Hogan signed into law HB 1662, the “No More Puppy-Mill Pups Act of 2018,” making Maryland the second state to ban the retail sale of dogs and cats obtained from commercial breeding facilities.August 15, 2018 Animal Law Update -
Lewis & Clark Student Chapter Had a Busy Semester for Animals
The Lewis & Clark Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapter had a busy semester in spring 2018, holding three big events: its annual Animal Law Networking event, the Food Law Symposium, and its MeatOut BBQ.August 14, 2018 Student Chapter Spotlight -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Offers $5,000 Reward in Case of Dog Killed in Sonoma County
Reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsibleAugust 13, 2018 Press Release -
Case Study: Elephants at the LA Zoo 2018
David Casselman is a trial attorney who spent 10 years litigating pro bono against the Los Angeles Zoo in an effort to protect the elephants housed there.August 10, 2018 Webinar -
2018-2020: Farmed Animals & the Law
Each year, the Animal Legal Defense Fund provides resources to help its student chapters focus on a specific priority issue. The Student Chapter Program Guide contains an overview of the issue, the the organization's involvement, and suggested activities. -
En Banc Review Requested in “Monkey Selfie” Copyright Case
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s ruling that Naruto lacked statutory standing to sue under the federal Copyright Act.August 7, 2018 Animal Law Update -
Animal Protection Group Sends Notice of Intent to Sue to Pennsylvania Roadside Zoo
The Animal Legal Defense Fund sent notice to Farmers Inn in Sigel, Pennsylvania declaring its intent to sue the roadside zoo for maintaining animals in squalid conditions in violation of the Endangered Species Act and state wildlife protection laws.August 7, 2018 Press Release -
Coalition Calls on Gov Scott to Reassign Dewie Brewton Case
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has joined forces with the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) and Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) to once again call upon Florida Governor Rick Scott to reassign the case of Dewie Brewton to another FL state attorney.August 2, 2018 News -
National Sheriffs’ Association Working towards Justice for Animal Victims
This month marked significant milestones in the ways law enforcement is tackling animal crimes, spearheaded by the extraordinary leadership of National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Deputy Executive Director John W. Thompson.August 2, 2018 News -
Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Erin Kim
In this continuing series of updates on former Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapter members, we are proud to spotlight law graduates and the ways they are helping advance animals’ interests in their current careers.July 30, 2018 Student Chapters
