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Great Apes | Rebecca F. Wisch |
Introduction to Legal Control Over Great Apes
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Species at Risk Act (SARA) Summary and Press Release | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This page provides a summary of the recent Species at Risk Act legislation passed in Canada in December of 2002. The act, set to come into force in 2003, seeks to protect those species deemed to be endangered, threatened or "at risk" from extinction or extirpation as well as habitat critical to the survival of those species. |
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FAQ: Can I sell an old fur made from an endangered animal? | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
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Table of Significant Animal-related Cases from 2009 | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This table gives summaries of some of the significant animal-related cases from 2009. Links are provided to the actual text of the cases that are summarized. |
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FAQ: Veterinary Malpractice | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This article provides a short reader-based FAQ on veterinary malpractice. |
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Veterinary Malpractice | Rebecca Wisch |
Brief Summary of Veterinary Malpractice |
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Overview of Municipal Animal Control Ordinances | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This overview discusses the power of municipalities to enact ordinances. It then highlights some common subjects for animal care and control within municipal codes. |
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How Can I Report Animal Abuse Shown on Social Media? | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center | This FAQ discusses the issue of reporting animal cruelty witnessed on a social media website. | Article |
Brief Summary of Landlord Liability for Injury by Tenant's Animals | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This brief overview discusses when and how a landlord may be liable for injuries caused by a tenant's animal. In short, it outlines what constitutes negligence for a landlord in such circumstances for most jurisdictions. |
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Overview of 2010 Ballot Proposals | Rebecca F. Wisch | Animal Legal & Historical Center |
This article provides a summary of the ballot proposals and legislative-referred constitutional amendments from 2010. |
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