Holly Clark
August 30, 2018
The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed a postconviction court’s summary denial of Charles Johnson’s claim of ineffective assistance where trial counsel failed to object […]
July 11, 2018
A horse named Justice (formerly Shadow) is suing his former owner for neglect, seeking $100,000 in damages to pay for future veterinary care. The Portland, Oregon […]
July 11, 2018
Recently, a service dog unexpectedly gave birth to eight puppies while waiting to board her flight at Tampa International Airport. Although Eleanor Rigby’s (“Ellie”) owners knew […]
July 11, 2018
“Ghost nets” are commercial fishing nets that have been lost or discarded in the ocean. These nets get caught in ocean currents and can drift for […]
July 11, 2018
FiveThirtyEight recently published a fascinating article on animal intelligence and its implications for animals’ treatment under the law. Entitled “Humans Are Dumb At Figuring Out How […]
June 30, 2018
As my year as Chair comes to a close, I want to thank all of our members and let you know how valuable your membership in […]
June 29, 2018
Red-on-black, friend of Jack; red-on-yellow, kill a fellow. This catchy saying is well known by many outdoor enthusiasts to help remember which of two similar looking […]
June 28, 2018
In a tremendous victory for animal welfare advocates, who have tried unsuccessfully for ten legislative sessions to ban greyhound racing in Florida, only to fall prey […]
May 19, 2018
Last month, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FFWC) held a public meeting to discuss elephant ride regulations in the state. Animal welfare and rights activists […]