In case you missed our webinar entitled “Top Three Things that Cause Equine Litigation and How to Avoid Them,” you can still view the entire archived webinar which can be accessed by following this link. If you
Equine Law Blog
A Practical Guide to Equine Law for Lawyers and Horse Owners
The Equine Law Blog, published by attorney Alison Rowe, focuses on legal issues related to horses and the equine industry. It covers topics such as horse slaughter legislation and litigation, regulatory compliance for equine businesses, animal welfare laws affecting horses, and disputes involving horse ownership and breeding. The blog also addresses court rulings impacting equine law, including cases on horse slaughter plant operations and registration of cloned horses. Additionally, it discusses legal challenges in horse racing and wagering regulations. The content is aimed at lawyers, horse owners, and industry stakeholders seeking practical legal guidance on equine-related matters.
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Cat Breeder Jim Smith Explains Evils of Texas Puppy Mill Bill In Response to Texas Tribune Article
By Alison Rowe
Audrey White of the Texas Tribune authored this news story concerning the federal lawsuit over the Texas Puppy Mill Bill. The article reports that the Humane Society of the United States and the Texas Humane Legislation Network filed an amicus brief…
Kelly Hart to Host Free Equine Law Webinar
By Alison Rowe
On December 6, 2012, we will be putting on a free equine law webinar for clients and potential clients involved in the horse industry. Details are below. Title: Top Three Things That Cause Equine Litigation & How to Avoid Them…
Fort Worth Court of Appeals Partially Reverses Final Judgment in Whitmire v. NCHA
By Alison Rowe
Yesterday, the Fort Worth Court of Appeals reversed and rendered in part and affirmed in part the judgment of the 236th District Court of Tarrant County, Texas in Whitmire v. NCHA.
In the underlying suit, the jury returned a verdict…
Texas “Puppy Mill Bill” Challenged in Federal Court
By Alison Rowe
The constitutionality of the hotly-contested “Puppy Mill Bill” passed in the 2011 Texas Legislature has been challenged in a federal suit filed in Austin on October 1, 2012. A copy of the complaint can be downloaded here. The new…
Honky Tonk Prevails in Mechanical Bull Injury Case
By Alison Rowe
Are your liability release contracts sufficient to sustain a successful motion for summary judgment? Texas courts generally hold releases of liability to fairly high standards. Release cases are very fact specific, and often come down to extremely technical points about the contents…
Supreme Court of Texas Denies Petition for Review in Young v. McKim
By Alison Rowe
Last Friday, the Supreme Court of Texas denied Brenda Young’s petition for review. The 14th Court of Appeals’ holding that Chapter 87 can immunize defendants against suits brought by independent contractors will stand. The Court’s notice regarding the denial of the petition…
Horse Business Found Liable for Unpaid Employment Taxes
By Alison Rowe
Do you withhold payroll taxes from your farm help’s wages? A recent tax case illustrates the bad things than can happen when a horse business incorrectly calls its farm workers “independent contractors”, and fails to withhold payroll taxes from their wages.…
Divorce Case Illustrates Importance of Accurate Equine Valuation Methods at Trial
By Alison Rowe
A Lubbock County district court held that approximately 130 head of horses it allocated to the husband in a divorce action were worth $520,000. The husband disagreed. The husband, Robert “Greg” Collier, objected to the court’s valuation at trial and in…
Why Banning Horse Slaughter is Such a Terrible Idea
By Alison Rowe
Author’s Note: This post is purely editorial in nature. The views expressed in this post are 100% mine. I have not canvassed my clients or the other members of my firm to get their take on horse slaughter, nor do I intend …