Articles
| Title Sort descending | Author | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Overview of Laws Affecting Chimpanzees | Alicia S Ivory | This article summarizes international and federal laws affecting chimpanzees. |
| Overview of Laws and Regulations Protecting Whales | Angela Lang | This overview summarizes the major federal laws that protect whales on a federal, international, and local level. |
| Overview of Laws Concerning Animals in Film Media | Vincent Rizzo | This overview summarizes the state and federal laws that protect animals used in film production. The federal AWA and ESA are analyzed as to how they might apply to animals used in film media. Limited state cruelty laws are also discussed as well as industry standards. |
| Overview of Laws Concerning Orcas in Captivity | Lauren Tierney | This overview discusses the laws concerning orcas in captivity. In particular, the application of both the MMPA and AWA are analyzed. |
| Overview of Laws Governing Kangaroo Culling in Australia | Jordan Sosnowski | This article provides an overview of the laws governing kangaroo culling in Australia. There are two codes that apply on a National level, one for killing kangaroos for commercial purposes, and the other for non-commercial purposes. This overview provides an introduction to the topic and outlines the main shortcomings of the legislation. |
| Overview of Laws Governing Kangaroo Culling in Australia | Jordan Sosnowski | This article provides more information on the laws governing kangaroo culling in Australia. It discusses the main aspects of the National Codes used to regulate the shooting of kangaroos for commercial and non-commercial purposes. It also provides an introduction to the main issues related to the killing of kangaroos and assesses the implications for human and animal welfare. |
| Overview of Laws Restricting the Age of Puppies for Sale | Rebecca F. Wisch | This overview discusses state laws that place restrictions on the sale of young puppies. Approximately 15 states have enacted laws or administrative regulations that generally require puppies to be between 6 and 8 weeks prior to being offered for sale. |
| Overview of Legal Challenges to Farm Animal Welfare Laws | Alexis Andrews | This overview introduces the legal challenges to farm animal welfare laws. It begins with a discussion of the means by which farm animal welfare laws are enacted. Next, there is a discussion of the forms of farm animal confinement that welfare laws are aimed at phasing out of the agriculture industry. Then, it explores the current legal framework at the state and federal level that affords welfare protections to farm animals. There is then a discussion of the legal challenges that are brought to challenge these laws, and an exploration of some example cases. Lastly, the latest Supreme Court case, National Pork Producers Council v. Ross, is examined. |
| Overview of Legal Implications of Dolphin and Human Interactions | Ann Linder | Human interest in dolphins has grown in recent decades, spurred on by the appearances in film and popular culture as well as new research on dolphin cognition. People have developed a strong affinity for dolphins in part due to their similarities to humans. |
| Overview of Lost Dog Legal Issues | Rebecca F. Wisch | This summary discusses the state laws that govern the status of a "lost dog." The common law rules regarding lost property are applied as well as the state "lost property" statutes. |
| Overview of Louisiana Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | This is a short overview of Louisiana Great Ape law. |
| Overview of Medical Research Animals | Nikki Leung | This overview examines various federal regulations on animal biomedical testing within the United States as well as the industry’s standards and trends. The application of the federal Animal Welfare Act and regulations issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are discussed. The importance of self-regulation mainly through the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) is also outlined. |
| Overview of Michigan Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | This is a short over view of Michigan Great Ape law. |
| Overview of Missouri Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | This is a short overview of Missouri Great Ape law. |
| Overview of Municipal Animal Control Ordinances | Rebecca F. Wisch | This overview discusses the power of municipalities to enact ordinances. It then highlights some common subjects for animal care and control within municipal codes. |
| Overview of Municipal Ordinances | Charlotte Walden | This overview first describes how to navigate the municipal ordinance section of the ALHC website. The process of municipal ordinance creation is outlined as well as what animal-related topics are typically covered in local codes. |
| Overview of New York Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | This is a short overview of New York Great Ape law. |
| Overview of of Non-Therapeutic Procedures for Companion Animals | Asia Siev | This overview details "cosmetic" and "convenience" surgeries in cats and dogs. The four unnecessary medical surgeries discussed include tail docking, ear cropping, devocalization, and declawing. It briefly explores arguments against the procedures and how breed registries might still require certain cosmetic procedures. Finally, it touches upon recent efforts to regulate or ban these types of surgeries both at the city and state level. |
| Overview of Oregon Great Ape Laws | Hanna Coate | This is a short overview of Oregon Great Ape law. |
| Overview of Pet Custody During Divorce | Kelly Olszuk | This overview examines the issue of pet custody during divorce. It briefly explores the four states that have enacted "best interests" legislation for awarding custody of pets. It also discusses emerging issues such as prenuptial agreements for care of pets ("pup nups"), visitation agreements that sync with parenting custody, and challenges to pet custody awards. |
| Overview of Pet Custody in Divorce | Tabby T. McLain | A legal overview discussing the state of the law concerning disposition of pets in divorce. Includes steps in general property allocation during divorce and new ideas emerging in the field of pet custody. |
| Overview of Pet Number Restrictions in Municipal Ordinances | Rebecca F. Wisch | This legal discussion overviews the typical elements in municipal ordinances that restrict the number of pets a person can own. It analyzes the relevant cases and provides examples ordinances that limit the number of dogs a person can own. Both nuisance regulations and zoning regulations are discussed, as well as the broad police powers municipalities enjoy. |
| Overview of Pet/Companion Animal Damages | Angie Vega | This overview examines compensation for loss of pets, typically known as "pet damages." When a companion animal is injured or killed, it is commonly accepted that the injury suffered by the family members transcends a monetary value. In fact, the majority of pets are of mixed breed and therefore, have a very low commercial value. When a companion animals owner decides to pursue the legal route, it is usually the sentimental value of that companion animal that drives the pet owner to pursue litigation. However, fair market value is still the governing view in most states. There is a patchwork of different approaches addressing the type of damages and extent of recovery available across the country. |
| Overview of Philosophy and Animals | Alissa Branham | This overview examines the historical philosophical figures who have contributed to the modern animal rights and welfare movement. |
| Overview of Polar Bears | Sarah R. Morgan | This overview explores the laws, both domestic and non-U.S., in place to protect polar bears. It also discusses the current threats to polar bear populations, including climate change, oil and other development, pollution, hunting and self-defense killing, intraspecific predation, tourism in the Arctic, and capture for public display. |