Articles Archive

Veterinary Board Temporarily Suspends Kristen Lindsey’s License

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is deeply disappointed by the Veterinary Board’s decision to only temporarily suspend Kristen Lindsey’s veterinary license.

October 18, 2016 Press Release

Lawsuit Prompts Wildlife Services to Temporarily Suspend Predator Kills in Nevada

In settling a lawsuit filed by conservation group WildEarth Guardians, the USDA's Wildlife Services Program will suspend operations and stop killing wild animals within six million acres of public land in Nevada.

October 17, 2016 Animal Law Update

Coyote Killing Contest Organizer Settles Lawsuit

Settlement marks first successful effort to halt a Kansas predator derby.

October 17, 2016 Press Release

Montreal Bans Pit Bulls

Montreal has enacted a city-wide ban on pit bulls that went into effect October 3, 2016.

October 15, 2016 Animal Law Update

President Obama Signs END Wildlife Trafficking Act into Law

On October 7, 2016, President Obama signed into law H.R. 2494, The Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016.

October 10, 2016 Animal Law Update

Keeping Everyone in Matthew’s Path in Our Thoughts

As Hurricane Matthew causes rising anxieties in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, our hearts go out to everyone in the region.

October 6, 2016 News

Animal Legal Defense Fund Wins Critical Appeal in Fight Against Factory Egg Farms

The Animal Legal Defense Fund won an important appeal against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in an ongoing dispute over whether the agency must provide information about hen population and living conditions.

October 3, 2016 Press Release