Update: Judge puts gray wolf back on endangered species list

Link to article

U of M patents test for mutant gene in Labs

I decided this story was worthy of the animal law blog due to the U of M's plans to patent the test and use it for income. :)

link to article

St. Paul man throws dog from third floor balcony

What the hell is wrong with people? The article is pretty detailed - hopefully it upsets people and the police and prosecutors continue to follow through in prosecuting this guy. Star Tribune article
Pioneer Press

MN Supreme Court declines appeal of 500-dog kennel permit in Morrison County

Link to article

Gray wolves back on endangered species list?

Federal agency is asking judge to vacate their decision to take gray wolves off of the endangered species list. NY Times article

Bears killed near wildlife sanctuary in northern MN

Strib article

Update on kitten killing case

Star Tribune article

Dog hair leads to second suspect in murder case

Local story from the Star Tribune.

Walk for Farm Animals

An event passed on from SALDF:

Walk for Farm Animals website

“The Walk for Farm Animals is a critical tool that provides an opportunity for animal advocates to demonstrate their support for animal protection, educate the public about why this is important issue and help raise the funds necessary to continue Farm Sanctuary’s distinctive work to rescue animals from abuse, and advocate for farm animal protection across the country,” said Farm Sanctuary President and Co-founder Gene Baur.

animal law volunteer opportunity

I received the following information that some of you may want to check out. Also, Bruce Wagman is one of the most well-respected animal law attorneys in the entire country. He has a written an animal law textbook and was the key-note speaker here at Mitchell at the '07 animal law conference.


Dear SALDF Leaders:

ALDF is looking for students to research discrete areas of law in different countries. The results will be used for a project collecting illustrations and examples of laws around the world, for a book that will be published looking at the ways different countries and cultures approach animal law. Each assignment will probably require 5-15 hours of work with a written summary of the research. Examples of assignments include research into the cruelty laws in various countries, constitutional provisions protecting animals, and different laws governing research on animals.

If you would like to assist ALDF with this project, please contact Bruce Wagman, ALDF’s Chief Outside Litigation Counsel, at bwagman@schiffhardin.com.

mad science

FDA to allow genetically engineered animals for food

Note that the FDA is not currently planning to require that food be labeled modified. Also have to wonder if anyone is taking into account the health and well-being of the animals involved.

MSBA Animal Law CLE

This CLE will be held on Weds., Nov. 12th from 12-1:30pm on campus here at Mitchell. Most of the animal law section's CLEs are held in downtown Minneapolis so this is a great opportunity for Animal Law Society members to do some networking and learn more about Animal Law Legislation here in Minnesota. As always, this CLE is free for students.

Link to MSBA CLE page

Top vegan celebrities

I thought I better post something that isn't totally depressing. :)

Sprig article

Sarah Palin supports aerial hunting of wolves

youtube clip

Slate explainer article

Factory farm workers abuse of pigs

Yahoo news story with link to PETA video

Note that there is a link between this farm and Hormel (a Minnesota company)

Time article on factory farming's effects on global warming

Time magazine story

St. Paul man doesn't contest threat charge in case of dead kitten

Star Tribune story