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The Evolving Legal Status of Chimpanzees, Comments from Jane Goodall, Dr. Roger Fouts, Steven Wise and David Favre various - conference proceedings 9 Animal L. 1 (2002)

On September 30, 2002, Harvard Law School hosted a legal symposium sponsored by the Chimpanzee Collaboratory’s Legal Committee. The symposium featured speakers with expertise on chimpanzees, as well as legal scholars and lawyers who discussed the possibility of obtaining legal rights for chimpanzees and other great apes. This symposium sought to advance the argument that chimpanzees are entitled to some degree of legal status, and the speakers presented a range of views about how far such legal rights should extend. These remarks reflect the connection between the growing scientific understanding of chimpanzees and the advances in related legal doctrines.

Reviewing The Marine Mammal Protection Act Through a Modern Lens Bradley Varner Animal Legal & Historical Center This paper will focus primarily on examining the Marine Mammal Protection Act and provide a review of its major provisions that were established to protect those species who heavily rely on oceanic and freshwater ecosystems. The first section will outline the original Marine Mammal Protection Act created in 1972 and what pertinent language set the foundation for what is still in play today. The second section will look at the 1994 amendments and revisions to the 1972 Act, looking at the added and clarified language in the face of growing concerns for the Act’s enforcement. The final section frames the current situation of the MMPA. This section will also consider two species, the polar bear and manatee, and relevant MMPA rules for both terrestrial marine mammals and aquatic marine mammals. Scientific studies have explained climate change impacts marine mammals in four tiers, intertwining broad effects with species-specific ones. Over the last 50 years, the MMPA has done wonderful things to protect marine mammals especially when it comes to working in tandem with the 1973 Endangered Species Act. The MMPA has protected population stocks of some of the most important marine mammals but may not be as effective in protecting those species when faced with the rapid development of climate change and subsequent effects on habitats.
FAQ on Internet Puppy Scams Bradley Varner Animal Legal & Historical Center

What is an internet puppy scam?

There are multiple ways for a family to adopt a dog: they can go to a shelter, find a local breeder down the road or in a newspaper, and now buy a dog online.
Detailed Discussion of the Ethical Treatment of Invasive Species Bradley Varner Animal Legal & Historical Center This paper broadly defines what an invasive species is and why they pose a threat to indigenous ecological communities. The first section will examine the legislation aimed at protecting native ecologies from invasives and how these laws are often silent on the animal welfare component. The paper then examines the threat invasive species pose through four species case studies. It concludes with suggestions on how current laws and conservation policies inadequately evaluate animal welfare in the US and how future proposals should include a cost-benefit analysis for native and invasive species.
Farm Fisheries: An Analysis of the Animal Welfare Concerns Bradley Varner Animal Legal & Historical Center This paper outlines the lack of animal welfare standards in the farm fishery industry and argue the need to expand basic rights to these fish. The unethical treatment has flown under the radar of most animal activist groups. With the food market expanding, the conditions these fish are farmed in ways that lack any care for the welfare of the fish. Commercial fishing has been moved from the ocean into concrete holes across the country. Where there are a number or environmental and financial benefits to fish farms, the treatment of these fish certainly raise a number of ethical concerns. This paper will identify the conditions these fish are bred in, arguing for the development of regulations to control the housing of the fish and the slaughter process. Where the Animal Welfare Act is still trying to incorporate agricultural animals, including beef, swine, and chickens to its protections, very little attention is afforded to this sector of agriculture. New legislation has been put in place to regulate offshore farms, but it has yet to reach the fish farms found in places like Michigan and Ohio. This paper will argue that fish can experience pain and suffering, and legislation should be enacted to regulate the current conditions of these fishery farms.
Brief Summary of Fish Farm Welfare Issues Bradley Varner Animal Legal & Historical Center This brief summary explores the welfare concern on commercial fish farms.
Overview of Welfare Concerns of Fish Farms Bradley Varner Animal Legal & Historical Center This overview explains welfare issues surrounding commercial fish farms. It then suggests that fish, like other species, must have their basic needs met through recognizing the Five Freedoms.
Central Asia’s Need for Regional Reform of its Resource Management System Melissa Vatterott 10 J. Animal & Nat. Resource L. 295 In every region of the world, disputes arise between nations over the use of transboundary water sources. In order to ensure sustainable and conservative use of those sources, this Note will discuss the role that non-State actors must play to resolve transboundary water conflicts, looking specifically at the resource use conflicts that exist in Central Asia. Non-state actors, such as regional and international organizations, have the credibility, information, non-political agenda, and passion necessary to ensure adequate resources to resolve transboundary water conflicts. As stated in several environmental treaties, there is a need for greater access to information among the public about environmental concerns, which non-state actors have the resources to provide.
Detailed Discussion of Veterinarian Malpractice Angie Vega This article provides an overview of the history and current status of veterinary malpractice in the United States. It delves into the specifics of this cause of action, legal an nonlegal alternatives, and defenses.
Legal Framework of Bullfighting and Societal Context in Colombia Angie Vega Animal Legal & Historical Center This essay provides an overview of the current situation and the legal framework regarding bullfighting in Colombia. The Spanish conquest of Latin America dramatically transformed cultural practices. Spanish heritage was brought with the colonization of the South American countries and with it the cultural practices of bullfighting that carries a strong element of tradition in the Hispanic culture. The evolution of laws and court decisions regarding bullfighting have been dramatically altered in recent years. Today, the position of the Colombian Constitutional Court is aimed at the abolishment of the practice. However, the Colombian Congress’ position regarding bullfighting is not as clear. Tradition has been one of the main arguments in the justification of bullfighting. However, it is important to understand that the current debate focuses on whether bullfighting should be regulated or abolished.

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