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Turning Down the Ocean: Human-created Noise
3 years ago
Friday, November 13, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Richmond girl attacked by pit bull
Still very few details but here is the MPR story: http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/08/05/pitbul-attack/
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Trustees go against Leona Helmsley's wishes and give only $1 million to dog-related charities
Very disappointing. Read the NY Times story here.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Dogfighting Video is Free Speech
Arguments will be in the fall. See the full details here.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Summer Animal Law Program at Lewis & Clark
The Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark, in collaboration with the Animal Legal Defense Fund is now accepting registrations for its Summer Animal Law Program. Space is limited so register now, and get ready to spend all or part of your summer in the beautiful Pacific Northwest studying at the nation's leading animal law institution.
The Summer Animal Law Program offers three courses (each worth 2 credits):
Animal Rights Law with Professor Steven M. Wise (July 1 - July 14, 2009);
Animal Law: Legislation, Lobbying & Litigation with Professors Jonathon R. Lovvorn & Nancy V. Perry (July 21 - August 3, 2009); and for the first time
International Wildlife Law with Professor Erica J. Thorson (May 26 - June 8, 2009).
More info here.
The Summer Animal Law Program offers three courses (each worth 2 credits):
Animal Rights Law with Professor Steven M. Wise (July 1 - July 14, 2009);
Animal Law: Legislation, Lobbying & Litigation with Professors Jonathon R. Lovvorn & Nancy V. Perry (July 21 - August 3, 2009); and for the first time
International Wildlife Law with Professor Erica J. Thorson (May 26 - June 8, 2009).
More info here.
Summer research grants available
ALDF is funding four $1000 research grants for students interested in researching for the Animal Legal & Historical Center, animallaw.info. The research can be performed from anywhere, so long as you have a computer and internet access.
If you would like more information, please send an email mitchellanimallaw@gmail.com and we will forward the application materials.
If you would like more information, please send an email mitchellanimallaw@gmail.com and we will forward the application materials.
Officers for '09-'10 school year
President - Jamie Becker-Finn
Vice President - Zorislav Leyderman
Secretary - Ashley Nagy
Treasurer - Katie Donald
Vice President - Zorislav Leyderman
Secretary - Ashley Nagy
Treasurer - Katie Donald
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Elections for Next Year's Officers
We will be voting for next year's officers starting Monday, April 13. Anyone interested in running, please send an email to mitchellanimallaw@gmail.com.
Open positions are:
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
Open positions are:
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Animal Law Writing Competition
The New York State Bar Association is holding an animal law student writing competition. First prize is $1000 and the deadline to enter is June 15, 2009. More details here.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Animal Law Conference update
Deadline to register is March 17.
Non-MSBA members: The event is still free for Mitchell students. Just send an email directly to Kim Basting at kbasting@mnbar.org and let her know you would like to register directly.
Non-MSBA members: The event is still free for Mitchell students. Just send an email directly to Kim Basting at kbasting@mnbar.org and let her know you would like to register directly.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Animal Law Conference - registration now open!
Follow this link to register and get more information.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Update on cat hoarding case in St. Anthony
Star Tribune story
Follow-up letter to the editor re: Humane Society's decision to euthanize the cats: Link
Follow-up letter to the editor re: Humane Society's decision to euthanize the cats: Link
Chimp attack case in Connecticutt
Link to CNN story
So very sad for everyone involved. It will be interesting to see if criminal charges are actually pressed against the owner.
So very sad for everyone involved. It will be interesting to see if criminal charges are actually pressed against the owner.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
PLP Feb. 12
Will Potter, award-winning independent journalist, will be visiting Mitchell to talk about the effect of anti-terrorism laws on eco- and animal rights activists.
Thursday, Feb. 12 at 10am, room 125
Thursday, Feb. 12 at 10am, room 125
Susan Gaertner event a success!
Thank you to everyone who attended the PLP on Monday with Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner. The event was definitely a success and Ms. Gaertner was pleased with the student interest on the topic.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
MN Legislature: Puppy and kitten mill action alert
Please see Animal Folks MN for more info. The Agriculture Committee in the MN Senate is hearing the bill this coming Tuesday, Jan. 27th. Please contact your legislator in support of this bill (SF 7). Animal Folks MN contains lots of information about what you should say and how to go about doing it.
Upcoming PLP Feb. 2nd
Ramsey County Attorney will be presenting on "The Link" between animal abuse and domestic violence. Monday, Feb. 2nd, noon, room 123. Free lunch and pop! Perspectives PLP credit!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Animal Law Conference at Mitchell on March 21st!
We don't have many details yet, but that is the date so mark your calendars.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Summer clerkship and volunteer opportunities
FARM SANCTUARY - JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SUMMER 2009
Farm Sanctuary works to end cruelty to farm animals and promotes compassionate living through rescue, education, and advocacy. We envision a world where the violence that animal agriculture inflicts upon people, animals and the environment has ended, and where instead we exercise values of compassion.
We currently seek a law clerk for the 2009 summer to work with the Director of Legal Campaigns. The law clerk will work with the Director on all aspects of Farm Sanctuary's legal campaigns. Duties are likely to include:
– researching legislation and case law and drafting memoranda to help develop novel litigation and other legal approaches to protect farm animals
– monitoring proposed legislation and regulations pertaining to farm animals, and possibly drafting comments
As this is an unpaid clerkship, Farm Sanctuary encourages prospective law clerks to arrange for public interest funding or, alternatively, course credit.
This position will be based in New Orleans, LA.
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills are required. Animal law background is preferable, although not required. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, transcript, 3 references, and a short writing sample to Delcianna Winders at DWinders@farmsanctuary.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
RESEARCH ASSISTANTS - PROF. HENRY MARK HOLZER
We have received a request for volunteers to assist Professor Henry Mark Holzer in a research project focused on the constitutional problems presented by the religious exemption to the federal Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act. Volunteers will assist with both legal and factual research, including a review of the law and its legislative history, the USDA's oversight of the law, a comparison to the laws of other countries and identification of livestock slaughter methods currently used in the U.S.
This project is expected to continue for a period of at least 3-5 months and will include research of a large number of related issues. Work study stipends may be available.
If you are interested in participating in this volunteer project, please send your resume to: npallotta@aldf.org
VOLUNTEERS - GREY2K USA GREYHOUND PROTECTION
I am forwarding a request from Christine Dorchak of GREY2K USA. She is looking for law students to research the laws regarding greyhounds in the ten states that still allow greyhound racing. Is this something you or your SALDF chapter may want to take on as a pro bono project? If so, please contact Ms. Dorchak directly for more information. This project can be done anywhere with internet access. She hopes to have a completed memo and spreadsheet by spring 2009. See below for the project description.
Volunteer Opportunity:
GREY2K USA is a national greyhound protection group working to end dog racing nationwide. We are looking for help identifying and researching the laws, rules and regulations affecting greyhounds in each remaining racing state. Related case law would also be important to include in the final memorandum. Go to http://www.grey2kusa.org/action/state.html to learn more about greyhound racing and the jurisdictions in which it persists.
Interested students, please contact Christine A. Dorchak, Esq., President at christine@grey2kusa.org.
Farm Sanctuary works to end cruelty to farm animals and promotes compassionate living through rescue, education, and advocacy. We envision a world where the violence that animal agriculture inflicts upon people, animals and the environment has ended, and where instead we exercise values of compassion.
We currently seek a law clerk for the 2009 summer to work with the Director of Legal Campaigns. The law clerk will work with the Director on all aspects of Farm Sanctuary's legal campaigns. Duties are likely to include:
– researching legislation and case law and drafting memoranda to help develop novel litigation and other legal approaches to protect farm animals
– monitoring proposed legislation and regulations pertaining to farm animals, and possibly drafting comments
As this is an unpaid clerkship, Farm Sanctuary encourages prospective law clerks to arrange for public interest funding or, alternatively, course credit.
This position will be based in New Orleans, LA.
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills are required. Animal law background is preferable, although not required. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, transcript, 3 references, and a short writing sample to Delcianna Winders at DWinders@farmsanctuary.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
RESEARCH ASSISTANTS - PROF. HENRY MARK HOLZER
We have received a request for volunteers to assist Professor Henry Mark Holzer in a research project focused on the constitutional problems presented by the religious exemption to the federal Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act. Volunteers will assist with both legal and factual research, including a review of the law and its legislative history, the USDA's oversight of the law, a comparison to the laws of other countries and identification of livestock slaughter methods currently used in the U.S.
This project is expected to continue for a period of at least 3-5 months and will include research of a large number of related issues. Work study stipends may be available.
If you are interested in participating in this volunteer project, please send your resume to: npallotta@aldf.org
VOLUNTEERS - GREY2K USA GREYHOUND PROTECTION
I am forwarding a request from Christine Dorchak of GREY2K USA. She is looking for law students to research the laws regarding greyhounds in the ten states that still allow greyhound racing. Is this something you or your SALDF chapter may want to take on as a pro bono project? If so, please contact Ms. Dorchak directly for more information. This project can be done anywhere with internet access. She hopes to have a completed memo and spreadsheet by spring 2009. See below for the project description.
Volunteer Opportunity:
GREY2K USA is a national greyhound protection group working to end dog racing nationwide. We are looking for help identifying and researching the laws, rules and regulations affecting greyhounds in each remaining racing state. Related case law would also be important to include in the final memorandum. Go to http://www.grey2kusa.org/action/state.html to learn more about greyhound racing and the jurisdictions in which it persists.
Interested students, please contact Christine A. Dorchak, Esq., President at christine@grey2kusa.org.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Possible ban on all non-dog service animals
Recent story from NY Times Magazine and a follow-up response re: the DoJ from Slate.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Upcoming info session re: puppy & kitten mill bill
The informational meeting is this coming Saturday, Jan. 10th in Roseville. More info here.
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