Despite a new amendment to the public health laws in New York State that permit dogs to accompany their owners at outdoor bars and restaurants as of October 26, 2015,
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Berserk Male Syndrome – Viable Claim for Negligence?
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A ram that had been “raised on a bottle after [its] mother died” repeatedly charged and rammed a farmer, Mr. Jay H. Rhodes, who “suffered a concussion, five broken ribs…
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Coming Soon: Certification Required To Work With Animals In New Jersey
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Legislators plan to re-introduce Moose’s Law in New Jersey’s new legislative session, despite Governor Christie’s pocket veto of the bill. The law would prohibit anyone from working with animals in…
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Guard Dog Owners: How Will NJ’s “Assault By Animal” Bill Affect You?
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A new proposed law in New Jersey, Assemby Bill No. 1717, would make “assault by animal” a crime when a person purposely uses an animal to intimidate or put another…
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Warning: NJ Animal Caretakers may be Accused of Animal Cruelty
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The New Jersey Animal Cruelty Statute (the “Statute”) has once again been amended. The amendments, designated as “Patrick’s Law,” were introduced largely in response to the gross mistreatment of Patrick,…
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Infectious Diseases In Animals And Humans – What Is Your Legal Risk?
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Approximately 1500 pathogenic organisms exist on the planet (that we know of), of which a majority (75%) are transmissible from animals to humans (or visa versa). Some of historic significance…
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