They are afforded some protections through animal-cruelty laws, endangered-species regulations and the federal Animal Welfare Act, but are not endowed with a distinct set of rights. However, the field of animal law has evolved steadily, with courses ...more »
(more) "We have some animal auctions in Ohio that have to be shut down. Shut down. And we have to have strict permitting process here,” stated Jack Hanna, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium director emeritus. Hanna said there need to be stronger laws in ...more »
Oct. 26 court hearing for San Clemente picketing law Picketers march outside Eliot Schneider's San Clemente home. The City Council has adopted an ordinance that would require picketing to be at least 200 feet from a residence being targeted. ...more »
The federal government released much-anticipated rules today about how a centerpiece of the federal health care law will work — a program intended to spur medical providers into forming Accountable Care Organizations. The Obama Administration said ...more »
His attorney, Nicholas Jones, argued Thursday that there never has been an allegation any of the teens saw a camera or any recording device, or made a report that they thought they were being watched without permission. "No live act happened. ...more »
"Not withstanding any other law, no person without lawful immigration status shall be eligible for any state-funded grant, scholarship, fee waiver, reimbursement, or student financial aid program for educational services," reads the proposal received ...more »
In states around the country, we have watched the consequences of fracking-gone-wrong unfold -- from contaminated drinking water to destroyed property values to communities transformed into industrial zones. In New York, the state's latest actions ...more »
In its application, filed yesterday, the city asked the court to find that there was a dispute between Sanral and the council to trigger an intergovernmental dispute resolution process initiated by the city in July. If the court finds there is a ...more »
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company has reached a settlement agreement with Allstate Insurance Company and Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company regarding the litigation in which Progressive alleged that Allstate infringed on Progressive's ...more »
It directs the secretary of Veterans Affairs to “consider dogs residing in animal shelters or foster homes for participation in the program.” The Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act — one of six bills combined into a larger veteran's health care bill ...more »
“The attorneys in the firm's intellectual property practice have a broad range of global experience in intellectual property matters, and Andy's diverse patent law background makes him an integral addition to the firm.” Before joining Smith Moore ...more »
Belluck, a nationally recognized attorney whose practice focuses on asbestos-exposure and mesothelioma litigation, said that 2500 to 4000 Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases every year. “According to this report, ...more »
In certain jurisdictions of California and the District of Columbia, laws have been passed that include ugly people in the affirmative action program. Affirmative action gives minority groups legal protection against the discrimination they face on a ...more »
Blame it on the ABC television show debuted last month, chronicling the highs and lows of aviation in travel's heyday. With its debut, former flight attendants have come out of the woodwork to discuss their experience and HuffPost readers were able to ...more »
The lawyer would not represent students directly, but would advise them on whether and how to seek legal representation in cases such as landlord-tenant disputes and traffic accidents, said Lucas Thompson GRD '13, chair of the GSA's Facilities and ...more »
A good plan is like a road map and although families facing separation or divorce may be traveling different routes this holiday season, family law attorney Erika Walsh, a partner, at Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, LLP, in Wheaton, Illinois says it is ...more »
The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC is a full service business litigation, commercial transaction, and public advocacy firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex litigation and transactional matters. Powers Taylor, LLP is a boutique litigation law...more »
STEVENSON, Md., Oct 04, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The law firm of Brower Piven, A Professional Corporation, has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty to current shareholders of AC Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc. ("AC Moore") ...more »
Benefits include: Health and dental insurance and 401K retirement account. Military Funeral Honors Area Coordinator – Applications accepted until Oct. 19. The coordinator will earn between $2383.00 - $2465.00 per month and work under the supervision of ...more »
"Because she trusts you, she probably would click on the link without worrying that it might be fake," says Mitnick, a once-notorious hacker who spent five years in federal prison for his crimes. He now travels the globe teaching Fortune 500 companies ...more »
South Carolina personal injury attorney Ken Harrell of Joye Law Firm says his experience indicates that negligence is a bigger factor in fatal traffic accidents than road and bridge conditions. Charleston personal injury lawyer Ken Harrell today ...more »
Minnesota for Marriage, a coalition of socially conservative Minnesota groups pushing in for the constitutional gay marriage ban, announced after the campaign board meeting that it would follow current disclosure requirements in state law but it ...more »
With offices in Dallas, New York, Palm Beach, Montreal, and San Francisco, CEPAC helps law firms build distinctive images through television, Internet, print, and radio advertising. Their skill set also includes web video production and the use of ...more »
On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed the Dodd- Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act into law. Contained in the voluminous financial reform bill was a last-minute addition, the Durbin Amendment, which capped debit card fees below ...more »
Besides estate planning, the only other reason that an individual might place assets into a trust is to shield them from potential creditors, O'Grady said. However, that is an unlikely scenario given Jobs's vast wealth, he said. California law directs ...more »
AP UNIONDALE, NY — Veteran forward Jay Pandolfo agreed to terms with the New York Islanders on a one-year contract. The Islanders announced the deal Tuesday, four days before they open the regular season at home against the Florida Panthers. ...more »
The proposed law's immediate impact will be felt at the 20 percent or so of Pennsylvania schools that don't have a certified athletic trainer for sports events. Most schools with trainers long ago adopted industry standards, such as requiring preseason ...more »
AP Newsbreak: Brown to seek sweeping pension cuts 10.26.11 "Your card is not a license to act stupidly," warns San Francisco criminal defense attorney Tim Pori in a new blog post that explains the limitations of a California Medical Marijuana Card. ...more »
It's called the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP) and is meant to encourage employers to come into compliance with respect to their worker classifications. The program allows employers to voluntarily correct misclassification issues ...more »
WIllowbend Country Club, the private Massachusetts course where Rory McIlroy debuted his trophy the day after winning the US Open in June, lost a 2009 age-discrimination case for the second time last week. ...more »
She adds her extensive knowledge and insight to our firm's national intellectual property team and will be a tremendous asset as we grow to serve the South Florida business community," said Raquel A. "Rocky" Rodriguez, managing member of the McDonald ...more »
“Under international law, the killing of [al-Awlaki] through military force is clearly unlawful,” Mary Ellen O'Connell, a law professor at the University of Notre Dame, recently told the press. “The United States is not at war in Yemen. ...more »
This wonderful evening will feature all 800 of the school's current students, aged between four and 24, who will combine their talents for this special production. A retired Co Dublin farmer has left over €24m in his will, which went to probate last ...more »
"This only affects a very small number of people — people who died between January and May, when they passed the law, and people with estates over $2 million,'' said Stephen R. Bellis, a New Haven attorney representing the family. ...more »
The Philadelphia law firm of ES Borjeson & Associates recently launched a website to make it easier than ever to connect with an experienced workers compensation lawyer or get answers to basic legal questions. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania law firm of ...more »
