Animal Law
A Brief History of the End of Greyhound Racing in Florida
The year 2018 was a watershed year for animal welfare in Florida. Among several notable achievements was the phase out...
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act: On the Wings of an Executive Branch Reinterpretation
Surrounded by birds, their majesty is easily taken for granted. Evolving from dinosaurs and predating humans by more than 100...
The Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Ban Greyhound Racing in Florida: The Time Is Now
Once every 20 years, Florida convenes a Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) to review and propose amendments to the Florida Constitution.1...
The Growing Trend of Animal-Abuser Registries
Animal cruelty is a serious problem in the United States, resulting in the abuse of thousands of animals each year.1...
Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My! Owner and HOA Liability for Wild Animal Attacks
It was once said that “cooperation for mutual benefit, a survival strategy very common in natural systems, is one that...
Assistance Animals in Foster Care
Currently, no greater area of controversy exists than the use of animals as a therapeutic treatment for mental illness or...
Defining Animal Rights and Animal Welfare: A Lawyer’s Guide
“The time will come when men, such as I, will look upon the murder of animals as they now look...
Should Family Pets Receive Special Consideration in Divorce?
For most of us, pet adoption comes with a lifelong commitment to care for our pet for the remainder of...
Animal Hoarding in Florida: Addressing the Ongoing Animal, Human, and Public Health Crisis
Animal hoarding is a quiet epidemic in Florida. It is a misunderstood and under-recognized problem that has serious negative consequences...
Alligator Harvesting: Hunting as a Regulatory Tool for Species Management
“Never insult an alligator until after you have crossed the river.”1 When you think of Florida, images of sandy beaches,...
