Kentucky Bill Request 243 proposes amending the law to include violence against an animal when used as coercive conduct as part of the definition of domestic violence and abuse.
This Week's Spotlights
Legislative Updates - Pending State Actions
Kentucky Considers Classifying Violence to Animals as Domestic Violence
Case Law Updates - Federal Case Law Updates
Miyoko’s Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Enforcement Letter
Groups Challenge Arctic Oil and Gas Program
National Audubon Society, Natural Resources Defense Council, Center for Biological Diversity, and Friends of the Earth have filed suit against the Bureau of Land Management and the Fish and Wildlife Service, alleging that the agencies’ authorization of an oil and gas leasing program in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuse violates the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act. Other coalitions have launched similar lawsuits, led in turn by the Northern Alaska Environmental Center and the Gwich’in Steering Committing.
National Audubon Society, Natural Resources Defense Council, Center for Biological Diversity, and Friends of the Earth have filed suit against the Bureau of Land Management and the Fish and Wildlife Service, alleging that the agencies’ authorization of an oil and gas leasing program in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuse violates the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act. Other coalitions have launched similar lawsuits, led in turn by the Northern Alaska Environmental Center and the Gwich’in Steering Committing.
Eleventh Circuit Dismisses RICO Petland Claims
The Eleventh Circuit has rejected a RICO challenge to animal retailer Petland’s alleged fraud scheme.
The Eleventh Circuit has rejected a RICO challenge to animal retailer Petland’s alleged fraud scheme.
Tyson Wins False Labeling Suit Over Origin Labeling
A federal judge in New Mexico has dismissed two lawsuits brought against Tyson and other food companies, challenging the companies’ practice of labeling beef products produced from cows raised in foreign countries as a “product of the USA.” The court found that such challenges were preempted by the Federal Meat Inspection Act.
A federal judge in New Mexico has dismissed two lawsuits brought against Tyson and other food companies, challenging the companies’ practice of labeling beef products produced from cows raised in foreign countries as a “product of the USA.” The court found that such challenges were preempted by the Federal Meat Inspection Act.
Academic Updates - Articles
Critique of the Animal Welfare Act in Zoos
A new article published in Golden Gate University Environmental Law Journal critiques the implementation of the Animal Welfare Act in zoos and makes recommendations to improve animal welfare.
A new article published in Golden Gate University Environmental Law Journal critiques the implementation of the Animal Welfare Act in zoos and makes recommendations to improve animal welfare.
Academic Updates - Books
Book Examines Narratives of Shelter Animals
A new book by Katja Guenther, The Lives and Deaths of Shelter Animals, brings a sociological perspective into animal shelters and argues that inequalities among animals are linked to human ideas about race, class, gender, ability, and species.
A new book by Katja Guenther, The Lives and Deaths of Shelter Animals, brings a sociological perspective into animal shelters and argues that inequalities among animals are linked to human ideas about race, class, gender, ability, and species.
Legislative Updates
Pending State Actions
Kentucky Considers Classifying Violence to Animals as Domestic Violence
Kentucky Bill Request 243 proposes amending the law to include violence against an animal when used as coercive conduct as part of the definition of domestic violence and abuse.
Kentucky Bill Request 243 proposes amending the law to include violence against an animal when used as coercive conduct as part of the definition of domestic violence and abuse.
Case Law Updates
Federal Case Law Updates
Miyoko’s Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Enforcement Letter
Groups Challenge Arctic Oil and Gas Program
National Audubon Society, Natural Resources Defense Council, Center for Biological Diversity, and Friends of the Earth have filed suit against the Bureau of Land Management and the Fish and Wildlife Service, alleging that the agencies’ authorization of an oil and gas leasing program in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuse violates the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act. Other coalitions have launched similar lawsuits, led in turn by the Northern Alaska Environmental Center and the Gwich’in Steering Committing.
National Audubon Society, Natural Resources Defense Council, Center for Biological Diversity, and Friends of the Earth have filed suit against the Bureau of Land Management and the Fish and Wildlife Service, alleging that the agencies’ authorization of an oil and gas leasing program in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuse violates the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act. Other coalitions have launched similar lawsuits, led in turn by the Northern Alaska Environmental Center and the Gwich’in Steering Committing.
Eleventh Circuit Dismisses RICO Petland Claims
The Eleventh Circuit has rejected a RICO challenge to animal retailer Petland’s alleged fraud scheme.
The Eleventh Circuit has rejected a RICO challenge to animal retailer Petland’s alleged fraud scheme.
CBD Challenges FWS Over New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse Protections
The Center for Biological Diversity has filed suit against the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service and the Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service over the agencies’ handling of protections for the New Mexico meadow jumping mouse under the Endangered Species Act.
The Center for Biological Diversity has filed suit against the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service and the Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service over the agencies’ handling of protections for the New Mexico meadow jumping mouse under the Endangered Species Act.
Tyson Wins False Labeling Suit Over Origin Labeling
A federal judge in New Mexico has dismissed two lawsuits brought against Tyson and other food companies, challenging the companies’ practice of labeling beef products produced from cows raised in foreign countries as a “product of the USA.” The court found that such challenges were preempted by the Federal Meat Inspection Act.
A federal judge in New Mexico has dismissed two lawsuits brought against Tyson and other food companies, challenging the companies’ practice of labeling beef products produced from cows raised in foreign countries as a “product of the USA.” The court found that such challenges were preempted by the Federal Meat Inspection Act.
Environmental Groups to Sue Resort Over Lighting
Two conservation groups have given notice to a resort in Florida that they intend to sue under the Endangered Species Act for allegedly harming nesting and hatching sea turtles with illegal artificial lighting.
Two conservation groups have given notice to a resort in Florida that they intend to sue under the Endangered Species Act for allegedly harming nesting and hatching sea turtles with illegal artificial lighting.
State AGs Challenge New NEPA Regulations
22 states have filed suit challenging the administration’s new NEPA rule updating its regulations instructing federal agencies on how to implement the National Environmental Protection Act.
22 states have filed suit challenging the administration’s new NEPA rule updating its regulations instructing federal agencies on how to implement the National Environmental Protection Act.
State Case Law Updates
Environmental Groups Challenge California Housing Development
The Center for Biological Diversity, San Bernardino Valley Audubon Society, and Friends of Big Bear Valley have filed suit against the County of San Bernardino, saying that a newly approved luxury housing development does not meet the California Environmental Quality Act requirements.
The Center for Biological Diversity, San Bernardino Valley Audubon Society, and Friends of Big Bear Valley have filed suit against the County of San Bernardino, saying that a newly approved luxury housing development does not meet the California Environmental Quality Act requirements.
Academic Updates
Articles
Critique of the Animal Welfare Act in Zoos
A new article published in Golden Gate University Environmental Law Journal critiques the implementation of the Animal Welfare Act in zoos and makes recommendations to improve animal welfare.
A new article published in Golden Gate University Environmental Law Journal critiques the implementation of the Animal Welfare Act in zoos and makes recommendations to improve animal welfare.
Books
Book Examines Narratives of Shelter Animals
A new book by Katja Guenther, The Lives and Deaths of Shelter Animals, brings a sociological perspective into animal shelters and argues that inequalities among animals are linked to human ideas about race, class, gender, ability, and species.
A new book by Katja Guenther, The Lives and Deaths of Shelter Animals, brings a sociological perspective into animal shelters and argues that inequalities among animals are linked to human ideas about race, class, gender, ability, and species.