You have probably heard of the decision by the First Judicial Department’s Appellate’s Division upholding the lower courts’ decision not to sign orders to show cause seeking the transfer of chimpanzees from one form of captivity to another, under the rejected narrative that writs of habeas corpus should be applied to the chimps because
Announcement from USDA-Deactivation of the Animal Care Search Tool
In a stunning turn of events, USDA has deactivated it’s Animal Care Search Tool, as indicated on its website:
USDA inspection reports of licensees pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act, among other data, were previously available on this search engine.
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Fox Rothschild LLP announces new Animal Law Practice Group
Fox Rothschild’s has launched an Animal Law practice, led by attorney and licensed veterinarian Nancy E. Halpern, D.V.M., and made up of lawyers experienced in defending the rights of businesses and people to own and use animals humanely. This multi-disciplinary practice is a one-stop shop for animal-related business, providing the full range of corporate