Photo by Kaboompics .com from Pexels We’re beginning a new tradition to end the old year. Here is our selection of the positive news for animals in 2015. 1) Idaho’s ag-gag law was declared unconstitutional 2) SeaWorld announced it will phase out all … Continued
Although both Congress and the Michigan Legislature are on recess now, they’ve had a busy month. We highlight two important measure that have been signed into law in the past week. For a complete update since the last month, check … Continued
Today is the first day of firearm deer season here in Michigan. In what can rightly be described as a symbolic move with a vanishingly small chance of being signed into law by the Governor, the legislature in the last … Continued
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Let’s take a moment to celebrate. Yesterday the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly, and with bi-partisan support, passed a major piece of animal welfare legislation, H.R. 724, Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act. This legislation has been called a … Continued
End of summer means pumpkin spice latte in your favorite coffee shop, the beginning of school, and the return of legislators to the state and US capitols. In Michigan, we’ve seen two bills introduced this past month which the AFA … Continued
Now it’s the Endangered Species Act itself that is endangered. Although it received overwhelming bi-partisan support when enacted in 1973*, but for years a political football, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) faces an existential challenge. The current administration this week … Continued
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service proposes removing gray wolves in the lower 48 states from protection under the Endangered Species Act and turning management over to the states. AFA’s comment in opposition offers a useful perspective for the … Continued
Congratulations to Rebecca, who recently joined Varnum’s Estate Planning Practice Team. The firm’s announcement highlights her many activities and accomplishments in animal law, and particularly in estate planning for animals. It mentions that she is Animal Friendly Attorneys™ certified. She has … Continued
Photo by kat wilcox from Pexels “House Bill 4332 amends the Penal Code to increase penalties for certain animal abuse violations . . . . The bill also brings breeders and pet shop owners under the animal abuse law and provides protections for … Continued