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Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Elizabeth Overcash
My involvement with SALDF was undoubtedly the best part of my law school experience.December 27, 2016 Student Chapters -
Honoring a Hero for Animals
The Animal Legal Defense Fund congratulates Nicoletta J. Caferri, Chief Deputy of the Animal Cruelty Unit in Queens County who was recently honored with the 12th annual New York City Bar Association Thomas E. Dewey Medal. Each year the medal is awarded to an outstanding assistant district attorney in each of New York’s five district attorney offices.December 21, 2016 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Voices Support for Montreal SPCA’s Effort to Overturn Breed-discrimination Law
The Animal Legal Defense Fund supports the Montreal SPCA in its efforts to overturn the city’s ban on “pit bull-type dogs.” The new by-law makes it illegal to adopt or otherwise acquire any dog identified as “a pit bull-type dog” within Montreal city limits.December 20, 2016 Press Release -
Quebec Court of Appeal Overturns Suspension of Montreal Pit Bull Ban
On Dec. 1, 2016, the Quebec Court of Appeal overturned a lower court ruling that had temporarily suspended new provisions of Montreal’s animal control by-law banning “pit bull-type dogs.”December 19, 2016 Animal Law Update -
Residents Sue Barbour County for Violating State Law
A lawsuit filed today claims that Barbour County’s failure to follow Alabama state law is causing numerous animal cruelty and public safety concerns.December 15, 2016 Press Release -
Statement Regarding ALDF et. al. v. USDA et. al.
Regarding the case ALDF et. al. v. USDA et. al., the Animal Legal Defense Fund is gratified that the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California upheld the organization's standing to bring its suit against USDA regarding foie gras.December 15, 2016 Press Release -
CONSUMER ALERT: Pet Stores are No Place for Holiday Shopping
The holiday season is already in full gear and the Animal Legal Defense Fund has a message for those considering a puppy as a gift: do your research. The sad reality is that pet stores still receive their supply of puppies mainly through puppy mills.December 14, 2016 Press Release -
Ohio Appeals Court Rules Dogs are Worth More Than “Fair Market Value”
Last month, the Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision that had relied on a strict property analysis in restricting damages to fair market value in a case that involved the serious injury of a companion dog.December 13, 2016 Animal Law Update -
Wolf Hunting Law Ruled Unconstitutional by Michigan Court of Appeals
The State of Michigan Court of Appeals overturned the Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, also known as Public Act 281, which would have allowed wolves in Michigan to be hunted if they are ever removed from the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) list.December 7, 2016 News
