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2010 Legislative Review, Jenny Keatinge, Richard Myers
2010 Legislative Review, Jenny Keatinge, Richard Myers
Animal Law Review
No abstract provided.
2007-2008 Legislative Review, Blair Mcrory
2006 Legislative Review, Marjorie A. Berger
Man['S Best Friend] Does Not Live By Bread Alone: Imposing A Duty To Provide Veterinary Care, Phyllis Coleman
Man['S Best Friend] Does Not Live By Bread Alone: Imposing A Duty To Provide Veterinary Care, Phyllis Coleman
Animal Law Review
Although all states outlaw cruelty to companion animals, most jurisdictions only prohibit causing unnecessary suffering as well as failure to provide food, water, and shelter. They do not address whether owners must obtain veterinary care. Even the few statutes that mention such treatment do not define exactly what kind and how much is required. This article highlights the deficiencies in these laws. It argues that keeping pets creates an obligation to get them medical treatment when they are sick or injured and also explains why such a duty is necessary. In addition, it proposes uniform legislation that creates an explicit …
Animal Welfare: Its Place In Legislation, Christopher Shays
Animal Welfare: Its Place In Legislation, Christopher Shays
Animal Law Review
No abstract provided.
The Future Of Veterinary Malpractice Liability In The Care Of Companion Animals, Christopher Green
The Future Of Veterinary Malpractice Liability In The Care Of Companion Animals, Christopher Green
Animal Law Review
This comment investigates the factual bases of arguments from the veterinary community and of those that support increasing the malpractice liability of veterinarians. Combining law and economics theory with basic mathematics to evaluate the validity of these positions, it then suggests specific measures for legislatively addressing those parties’ concerns.
2022 Legislative Review, Emilie Keturakis
Reaching For Justice: An Analysis Of Self-Help Prosecution For Animal Crimes, Jennifer H. Rackstraw
Reaching For Justice: An Analysis Of Self-Help Prosecution For Animal Crimes, Jennifer H. Rackstraw
Animal Law Review
Although prosecutorial discretion is a firmly entrenched legal doctrine in the United States, such unbridled discretion impedes the vigorous and consistent prosecution of animal crimes. With an overwhelming incidence of animal cruelty and neglect crimes perpetrated in the United States every year, documented cases should not be passed over for prosecution due to a lack of empathy on the part of the prosecutor, a misplaced understanding of the seriousness of animal cruelty crimes, or a dearth of resources. To ensure that animal crimes are more vigorously and consistently prosecuted, citizens should take advantage of existing mechanisms that allow for public …
Canning Canned Hunts: Using State And Federal Legislation To Eliminate The Unethical Practice Of Canned "Hunting", Laura J. Ireland
Canning Canned Hunts: Using State And Federal Legislation To Eliminate The Unethical Practice Of Canned "Hunting", Laura J. Ireland
Animal Law Review
Ms. Ireland explores the methodologies, ethics, and dangers of canned hunting and offers ways to challenge the practice through existing and proposed state and federal statutes. In so doing, Ms. Ireland examines statutory law as it relates to exotic animals, the definition of “animal,” the anti-cruelty exemptions, and husbandry practices. Finally, the feasability of statutory enforcement by agencies is examined.
2001 Legislative Review, Laurie Fulkerson
The Role Of Animals In Livable Communities, Earl Blumenauer
The Role Of Animals In Livable Communities, Earl Blumenauer
Animal Law Review
No abstract provided.