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California Becomes Second U.S. State to Ban Bullhooks
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 -
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
