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Recap: Student Convention 2018
The second annual Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Convention was held in Chicago, IL on Friday, October 12, 2018 and hosted over 85 law students from fifty Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapters across the country. -
Historic Lawsuit Targets Government Inaction on Climate Change, Violating Constitutional Right to Liberty
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit to protect Americans' right to be let alone and compel federal government action on climate change. The plaintiffs include scientists, nature enthusiasts, and wildlife advocates.October 19, 2018 Press Release -
Recap: 26th Annual Animal Law Conference
The 26th annual Animal Law Conference was another huge success! Held in the Windy City from Oct 14, the theme, Law and the Farmed Animal: Policy, Advocacy, and Culture, featured thought-provoking panels on a wide range of issues affecting farmed animals.October 18, 2018 News -
California Bans the Sale of Most Cosmetics Tested on Animals
On September 28, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1249, making California the first state to ban the sale of most cosmetics tested on animals. The new law goes into effect January 1, 2020.October 15, 2018 Animal Law Update -
Animal Advocacy Groups and Food Law Center Urge FDA Not to Bow to Industry Pressure to Restrict Plant-Based Dairy Labels
Urging the FDA not to restrict labeling terms on plant-based dairy products as it reevaluates the Standards of Identity for products like milk and yogurt. Plant-based dairy producers already use truthful and non-misleading terms to describe their products.October 12, 2018 Press Release -
Farmed Animal Cruelty Prosecution Guides
These guides assist prosecutors and law enforcement agents at all levels of government with the various stages—from crime scene to courtroom—of animal cruelty cases involving farmed animals. -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Sends Notice of Intent to Sue Washington Roadside Zoo
The Animal Legal Defense Fund sent notice to Olympic Game Farm, a roadside zoo in Sequim, Washington, declaring its intent to sue the facility for keeping animals in substandard, cramped conditions in violation of the Endangered Species Act.October 1, 2018 Press Release -
Federal Trade Commission urged to protect consumers from deceptive pet leasing industry
The Animal Legal Defense Fund and the Humane Society of the United States sent a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging it to investigate the harmful pet leasing industry for deceiving consumers.October 1, 2018 Press Release -
Bringing the “Animal” into Traditional Law Courses 2018
Join us for a free, interactive webinar to learn how you can easily incorporate animal law into your existing courses.September 28, 2018 Webinar -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Lawsuit Aims to Rescue Remaining Animals from Iowa Roadside Zoo
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit on behalf of four Iowa residents against Cricket Hollow Zoo, for chronic violations of state animal cruelty laws. Cricket Hollow Zoo has a long history of keeping animals in inhumane and illegal conditions.September 27, 2018 Press Release
