HEEL! Municipalities now restricting reckless dog ownersBy Ledy VankavageAnimal Law, September 2015If a dog is deemed dangerous or vicious under the state law and there is a subsequent incident, the owner can be guilty of a felony, thus city attorneys are encouraged to utilize the state provisions.
Highlighting animal heroes—The Bryan & Amanda Bickell FoundationBy Anna E. Morrison-Ricordati & Melissa Anne MayeAnimal Law, September 2015Learn more about this important organization and its work to raise awareness of and dispel the myths surrounding "pit bulls."
Trap Neuter Return (TNR) Programs—An overviewBy Lisa VelezAnimal Law, September 2015Many states in the US now recognize that TNR is an effective long-term solution to humanely controlling the population of free-roaming/community cats.
Animal law in the newsBy Melissa Anne MayeAnimal Law, June 2015Recent updates of interest to animal law practitioners.
Exotic animal resolution passes the ABA House of DelegatesBy Ledy VanKavageAnimal Law, June 2015After much hard work and numerous amendments, a resolution regarding the ownership of exotic animals passed the American Bar Association House of Delegates Meeting in February, 2015.
Editor’s cornerBy Melissa Anne MayeAnimal Law, April 2015Updates on the Section's recent activities, practice news, and an introduction to this issue from Editor Melissa Anne Maye.
Disaster preparation in IllinoisBy David H. HopkinsAnimal Law, November 2014Disaster preparedness should include advance plans for evacuation or rescue of pets. In 2010, the American Bar Association approved a Model Act Governing Standards for the Care and Disposition of Disaster Animals. But there are significant issues to be addressed before the Model Act is adopted in Illinois.
No strict liability under the Illinois Animal Control ActBy Jason G. SchutteTort Law, March 2014In Hayes v. Adams, the Second District analyzed whether a dog owner who is not in actual possession or control of their dog at the time the dog bites and injures someone can be liable to the injured person under the Illinois Animal Control Act.
The Obama Administration opposes breed discriminatory legislationBy Ledy VanKavageAnimal Law, October 2013President Obama’s Administration put out a very clear statement in opposition to breed discriminatory legislation in their response to a petition on the White House’s “We The People” website
The Section Council’s focus on “mean seeds”By David H. HopkinsAnimal Law, October 2013The Animal Law Section Council resolved in June to explore with appropriate Illinois officials the ultimate question presented by a recent study: Should the “mean seeds” species be banned from future Conservation Reserve Progarm plantings in Illinois?
Governor Quinn signs anti-tethering lawBy Melissa Anne MayeAnimal Law, August 2013In July of 2013, Governor Quinn signed new legislation amending the Humane Care for Animals Act by adding section 3.035 Tethering (510 ILCS 70/3.035).
Independent panel finds bureaucratic mismanagement of wild horse herds continuesBy Melissa Anne MayeAnimal Law, August 2013A 14-member independent panel assembled by the National Science Academy’s National Research Council at the request of the Bureau of Land Management concluded that the BLM’s removal of nearly 100,000 horses from the Western range over the past decade is probably having the opposite effect of its intention to ease ecological damage and reduce overpopulated horse herds.
No strict liability under the Illinois Animal Control ActBy Jason G. SchutteAnimal Law, August 2013In Hayes v. Adams, the Second District analyzed whether a dog owner who is not in actual possession or control of their dog at the time the dog bites and injures someone can be liable to the injured person under the Illinois Animal Control Act.
No strict liability under the Illinois Animal Control ActBy Jason G. SchutteCivil Practice and Procedure, August 2013In Hayes v. Adams, the Second District analyzed whether a dog owner who is not in actual possession or control of their dog at the time the dog bites and injures someone can be liable to the injured person under the Illinois Animal Control Act.
Pet Lemon LawBy Angela PetersAnimal Law, August 2013This new law provides consumer protections when purchasing cats and dogs from a pet store. It helps to ensure pet owners are provided with healthy pets upon purchase. If a licensed veterinarian determines an animal ‘unfit’ within 21 days of purchase, a buyer would have the option to get a replacement pet, a full refund on the animal, or be reimbursed by the pet store for veterinary fees.
