Articles Archive

Good news for Alaska’s Wolves and Bears . . . Maybe.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued new regulations for Wildlife Refuges in Alaska that end some of the most egregious forms of wildlife killing in the state.

August 24, 2016 Legally Brief

The USDA is Standing By While a Global Crisis Looms

A global health crisis fueled by the greed of factory farming conglomerates and their allies in Congress is looming.

August 23, 2016 News

Lucky and Nicole: Together in Solitary

A female Asian elephant named Lucky, who has lived for 53 years in captivity under conditions that don’t meet her basic physical, psychological or social needs, deserves some relief.

August 17, 2016 Legally Brief

Washington Jury Awards Damages for “Intrinsic Value” and “Emotional Distress” Damages in Dog Shooting Case

In what is thought to be the largest verdict in Washington for the death of a dog, a jury has awarded $100,000 in a case involving the shooting death of Chucky, a springer spaniel whom owner Jim Anderson described as his “best friend.”

August 15, 2016 Animal Law Update

Hearing Today in Lawsuit Compelling USDA to Pull Foie Gras From Shelves

Today the District Court will hear oral arguments in a lawsuit by the Animal Legal Defense Fund on the issue of foie gras.

August 15, 2016 Press Release

Where Are They Now? Matthew Liebman

Matthew Liebman, Stanford Law ’06, has been with the Animal Legal Defense Fund for almost ten years.

August 15, 2016 Student Chapters

New Massachusetts Law Will Protect Dogs in Hot Cars

Adding to the increase in legislation addressing the dangers of leaving animals in hot cars, Massachusetts SB2369 was signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker on August 19.

August 13, 2016 Animal Law Update