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| Brief Summary of European Animal Welfare Laws: 2003 to Present | Nicholas K. Pedersen | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
After much legislative activity in the 1990s, EU animal welfare initiatives have slowed in recent years. This article briefly discusses the reasons why by pointing to factors such as changing EU membership, costs, and fallout from extremist attacks. It then explores the possible future of the EU animal welfare movement. |
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| Brief Summary of Emotional Support Animals | Kate Brewer | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This overview discusses the federal laws that prohibit landlords from denying housing to individuals with mental or emotional disabilities who need companion animals to lessen the effects of the disability. The factors in proving the companion animals qualify as "reasonable accommodations" under law are also outlined. |
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| Brief Summary of Emerging Issues in Municipal Ordinances | Jacqueline M. Logan | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This summary covers the historic purpose of animal control in municipalities and how this has changed as the view of animals has evolved. The reasons behind state versus local control are explored as well as the issues typically covered by local laws. |
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| Brief Summary of Elephants and the Ivory Trade | Ann Linder | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This paper will examine the global ivory trade and its effect of elephant populations. It begins with a historical discussion of ivory demand as well as the relationship between elephants and ivory. The paper then looks at poaching rates over time and the poaching industry generally. Next, the paper considers two competing approaches to elephant conservation and catalogues how they have informed CITES decisions regarding elephants beginning in 1975. In addition, it discusses relevant laws in ivory-producing nations and consuming nations. Finally, the paper examines U.S. laws regarding elephants and ivory, as well as legal challenges to those policies. | Article |
| Brief Summary of Dolphins Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act | Jamie M. Woolsey | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This overview examines the historical underpinnings behind the passage of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the application of the Act today. Of primary importance is the high mortality rate of dolphins in the tuna fishery and the continued pressures on dolphins due to harassment of dolphins in the wild. |
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| Brief Summary of Dog Fighting Laws | Hanna Gibson | Animal Legal and Historical Center |
A brief overview of the history, scope, and legal status of dog-fighting. |
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| Brief Summary of Dog Bite Laws | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This brief overview examines the basic provisions of most state dog bite laws, including the traditional elements of negligence and principles of strict liability. |
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| Brief Summary of Dog Auctions and Retail Rescue | Kayla Venckauskas | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This brief summary explores the recent changes with respect to dog auctions and the role of rescues. The limited federal and state oversight is discussed as well as new retail pet store bans that have inadvertently fueled "retail rescue" phenomenon. | Article |
| Brief Summary of Dangerous Dogs in the Laws of Canada | Jacquelyn A. Shaw | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This legal overview analyzes the Canadian legal approach to dog-related injuries. It discusses the common law approach under negligence and scienter. It then examines the statutory response to dog-related injuries in Canada's provinces and territories. |
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| Brief Summary of Cross-Reporting Laws | Tarun Bishop | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
Over the years, there has been increasing public awareness of issues surrounding animal cruelty, child abuse, and interconnectedness of these issues. This awareness has led to increased discussion of "The Link": correlation between human-on-animal violence and human-on-human violence. |
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