This case, based on an investigation by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (“TBVME”) into Dr. Hines’ digital provision of veterinary medicine, without the required initiation of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (“VCPR”) established by an in person examination, dates
Animal Law Update
Commentary on Animal Law and Legal Issues
Animal Law Update, published by Fox Rothschild LLP, focuses on legal issues related to animal welfare and veterinary practice. The blog covers topics such as regulatory guidance on veterinary feed directives, legal consequences of animal cruelty including ownership bans, pet custody disputes in family law, criminal acts involving animals and related federal statutes like the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, and legislative developments affecting captive wildlife and big cat exhibitions. It addresses the intersection of animal law with public policy, enforcement, and community impact, highlighting both statutory and case law developments as well as regulatory compliance and advocacy perspectives.
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Another proposed bill in New Jersey that is unnecessary and will increase the cost of veterinary medicine for animal owners.
A317, a bill that would require annual inspection of animal or veterinary facilities as defined in Section 1 pf P.L. 1983, c. 98, has been re-introduced in the State Assembly.
Animal or veterinary facility, defined as incorporated, means “any fixed…
Emotional support animals are considered pets not service animals by US Department of Transportation.
U.S. Department of Transportation (“the Department” or “DOT”) announced it final rule on “Traveling by Air with Service Animals” on December 2, 2020. The rule will be effective 30 days after the date of publication of the final rule in…
Unintended Consequences that would result from adoption of the Big Cat Public Safety Act
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 1380, a bill that would amend the existing amendments to the Lacey Act, titled “Captive Wildlife Safety Act”, to purportedly “further the conservation of certain wildlife species . . .”
There are a number…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Circulates Globally
While the world is still focused on SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the COVID-19 pandemic, US animal health officials and poultry producers have been monitoring and taking action to prevent the spread of another highly pathogenic virus-Avian Influenza-from entering the country. …
More on the Alleged Right to Liberty for Happy the Elephant
On November 19, 2020, the First Judicial Department, Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Court heard oral argument, remotely, regarding the Nonhuman Rights Project’s (the “Project”) appeal of the dismissal of their habeas corpus petition filed to…
Updated COVID-19 Health and Safety Requirements for Veterinarians in New Jersey
On November 2, 2020, the Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in New Jersey issued DCA Administrative Order No. 2020-20, ordering,
Veterinarians are authorized to provide the full scope of veterinary services, including all urgent, non-urgent and…
The Latest COVID-19 Victims: Mink and Mink Farmers
According to AP news, Denmark has plans to cull its 15 million mink on all its mink farms, with promises to compensate farmers. Producing 40% of mink for the world, a large number of mink farms in Denmark are…
Proposed NJ Bill That Would Provide for “Community Cats” Does Not Adequately Address Harm to Wildlife and Disease Concerns From Feral Cat Populations
NJ Senate bill S1034 and sister bill A4399 would establish a “special, nonlapsing fund to be known as the ‘Compassion for Community Cats Fund” that would be funded in part by “moneys as may be appropriated by the Legislature.”
Before…
Lack of Standing—Fatal Obstacle to Plaintiffs in Complaint Against SeaWorld
Plaintiff Juliette Morizur and Plaintiff Kelly Nelson, along with other plaintiffs (at least one of whom dismissed his claims with prejudice, evidencing the sham nature of those claims) sued Sea World Parks and Entertainment, Inc. in 2015, claiming that they…