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Challenging Hormel’s Deceptive Advertising Practices: Natural Choice®
Update: The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a motion to dismiss its lawsuit as its disputes have been resolved. Read more in the press release. In 2016, the Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against…
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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 -
Massachusetts Farmed Animal Ballot Measure Survives Constitutional Challenge
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has allowed a ballot question addressing the confinement of farmed animals to move forward, ruling against a constitutional challenge in a unanimous decision.July 9, 2016 Animal Law Update -
Hormel Sued for Deceptive & Misleading Advertising of So-called ‘Natural’ Products
A coalition has filed a joint lawsuit in the District of Columbia Superior Court against Hormel Foods, alleging the company is misleading consumers through the advertising of its Natural Choice® brand of lunchmeats and bacon.June 30, 2016 Press Release -
Legally Brief: Behind Closed Doors, Beneath the Law
Farmed animals in the U.S. receive virtually no protection under federal law except for regulations of the way they are transported and slaughtered.June 6, 2016 Legally Brief -
Investigation Reveals Cruelty and Neglect at Hormel Foods’ Pig Supplier
Undercover video footage obtained at the Maschhoffs’ Nebraska facility.May 25, 2016 Press Release -
Ag-Gag: Outlawing Voices Who Speak for the Voiceless
Agribusiness leaders want to hide the suffering of the animals they kill and of the workers who kill and butcher them.February 2, 2016 Legally Brief -
Idaho “Ag-Gag” Law Ruled Unconstitutional in Federal Court
Victory for animals: District Court rules anti-whistleblower law violates U.S. Constitution.August 3, 2015 Press Release -
Hearing Today on Mistreated Mother Pigs at State Fair
Fight continues for illegally confined mother pigs at California State Fair.June 16, 2015 Press Release -
Indiana “Pig Wrestling” Violates Local Anti-cruelty Laws
Sports involving the exploitation of animals are grotesque, and “pig wrestling” is no different.April 28, 2015 News
