Articles Archive

Why is FDA Ignoring Actual Consumer Deception in Egg Labeling, While Hounding a Humane, Plant-Based Mayo?

The FDA is in serious need of a reality check.

September 1, 2015 News

5 Ways to Get Involved in Animal Law during Law School

Are you interested in animal law? Check out our suggested ways to get involved in this innovative and growing field.

August 28, 2015 News

Animal Protection Group Files USDA Request to Revoke Traveling Circus Act License

Today, Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a request with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for investigation of Orlando, Florida-based PM Productions Entertainment, Inc. and its owner, Robert Mullen for violations of the Animal Welfare Act.

August 27, 2015 Press Release

Born Free USA and Animal Rescue League of Iowa File Second Petition to Strengthen Roadside Zoo Oversight in Iowa

August 26, 2015 Press Release

Idaho’s Ag-Gag Law Goes Down And Other States May Be Next

By Stacey Gordon Sterling, Animal Law Program Director

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Update: Each Animal Counts!

The rule in Oregon for crimes involving multiple animal victims is now crystal clear: Defendants may not avoid accountability for inflicting mass suffering via merger of convictions.

August 20, 2015 News

Despite Repeat Animal Welfare Violations, Dirk Arthur Show Proceeding at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

Animal Legal Defense Fund and local celebrity, Stephen Sorrentino, offer help to end use of big cats in Vegas magic act

August 19, 2015 Press Release

Teaming Up with Las Vegas Entertainer Stephen Sorrentino to Urge Illusionist Dirk Arthur to Make Big Cats Disappear from His Magic Show Once and For All!

Dirk Arthur is no stranger to controversy.

August 19, 2015 News

Government Documents Reveal That Killing Cormorants Won’t Help Columbia River Salmon

Despite findings, federal agency authorized killing more than 10,000 cormorants.

August 13, 2015 Press Release

Animal Legal Defense Fund Contributes $5,000 Reward to Fatal Beating of Pomeranian in South Florida

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is contributing $5,000 to a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or people responsible for fatally beating a Pomeranian named Fox and bragging about the horrific killing.

August 12, 2015 Press Release