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Pennsylvania Court: Neglected Puppy Does Not Have to Return to His Abuser
Great news for a pit bull puppy named Luke!September 6, 2016 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Urges National Institutes of Health to Recognize Rights of Humanized Animals
Group also seeking stronger protection for subjects of chimeric and transgenic research.September 6, 2016 Press Release -
Federal Judge Rules Mass Killing of Oregon Cormorants Can Continue
Despite ruling that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers acted unlawfully by failing to consider alternatives to killing thousands of cormorants on Oregon’s Columbia River, a federal district court has allowed the slaughter to continue.September 5, 2016 Animal Law Update -
California Becomes Second U.S. State to Ban Bullhook Bans
A ban on the use of bullhooks – sharp implements used to beat and train elephants to perform unnatural acts – in circuses and traveling shows has been signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown.September 1, 2016 Animal Law Update -
California says Bye-Bye to Bullhooks
Just this week, California became the second with Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bullhook ban into law.August 30, 2016 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Appeals Ruling on UW-Madison’s Controversial Baby Monkey Research
Group contends university flouted open records law to obscure oversight committee’s work.August 30, 2016 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Lawsuit Shuts Down Inhumane Pennsylvania Roadside Zoo
Animals are moved to rescue facilities.August 29, 2016 Press Release -
Egg Retailer Handsome Brook Farm Sued Over Accuracy Of Pasture-Raised Labeling
Consumer and animal protection advocates allege eggs do not meet consumer expectations.August 29, 2016 Press Release -
Activist Faces Criminal Charges for Giving Water to Thirsty Pigs
In contrast to the recent spate of legislation designed to protect companion animals trapped in hot cars, a Canadian activist has faced criminal charges for offering water to farmed animals confined in a hot truck.August 27, 2016 Animal Law Update -
New California Law Allows Citizens to Rescue Animals from Hot Cars
California Governor, Jerry Brown, has signed into law AB 797, the “Right to Rescue Act,” which amends existing law to grant legal immunity to citizens who break into a hot vehicle to rescue a confined animal judged to be in imminent danger.August 26, 2016 Animal Law Update
