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Fisher Phillips

The Dog Days of Sick Leave? NYC Considers Providing Workers Time Off to Care for Pets

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Fido’s under the weather? Is Fluffy due for a check-up? A new bill introduced in the New York City Council aims to give employees time off to care for their furry (or scaley or feathered) friends. The proposed measure seeks...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Project W: Alumna Spotlight on Mahsa Vazin—Founder & CEO of PawCo Foods

After receiving her Ph.D. in Nanoscience, Mahsa Vazin joined Impossible Foods as one of the company's early scientists conducting R&D on plant-based alternatives to meat and poultry. Mahsa embraced the company's mission of...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

New York Poised to More Actively Regulate the Pet Insurance Market

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The New York State legislature recently passed a bill that will, if approved by Governor Hochul, create a regulatory framework for the issuance of pet insurance in New York, mirroring similar legislation enacted in states...more

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Premium Pet Food - Industry Snapshot

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The pet food industry has undergone significant evolution over the years, driven by changing consumer preferences, advances in nutrition science, and a growing awareness of the importance of pet health and wellness....more

Whitman Legal Solutions, LLC

Navigating Pet Fees, Rent, and Restrictions

Owners Survey, about 70% of U.S. households own pets, up from 67% in the 2019-20 survey. As pet ownership increases, apartment dwellers may face the challenges of finding pet-friendly housing. Apartment leases often come...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Bringing Dogs Into the U.S.? New Regulations Effective Aug. 1

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Starting on Aug. 1, 2024, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is simplifying its regulations regarding the entry of dogs into the United States. CBP still wants to be sure that rabies does not “enter” the United States...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Familias multiespecie: ¿Una nueva realidad?

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En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", nuestro socio Edwin Cortés habla con Catalina Gutiérrez, abogada de propiedad intelectual, sobre el tema de las familias multiespecie en Colombia. Detallan que a pesar de la...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

The Estate Planner, July/August 2024

Employee stock ownership plan - A versatile business exit and estate planning tool - If you own a closely held business, a significant portion of your wealth may be tied up in it. So, to prepare for retirement and...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Banning Animal Ownership After Cruelty Convictions: A Necessary Measure or a Path to Inequity?

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Post-conviction ownership bans for animal abuse are a recognized potential legal consequence in at least forty states. In New Jersey, Moose’s Law, a bill which has been proposed since 2012, would prohibit people convicted of...more

Holland & Hart LLP

Beginning a Vet Practice in the Beehive State

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There are plenty of attractive reasons to launch or buy a veterinary practice in Utah. The beehive, the official emblem of Utah, is a symbol of diligence and perseverance, and the state’s hard work and industry has paid off:...more

Newburn Law

Ensuring Your Pet's Future: The Comprehensive Guide To Pet Trusts

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As pet owners, we form deep bonds with our furry, feathered, or scaly companions, considering them part of our families. But what happens to these beloved pets if we become unable to care for them due to illness, incapacity,...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Who Gets the Dog Fur-ever?

Pennsylvania law, as currently written, does not have any special provisions for pets when their owners get divorced. Even though many individuals consider pets as children, Pennsylvania courts do not. ...more

Holland & Hart LLP

Non-Economic Damages in Pet Litigation: Developments in Washington State

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Washington State courts are steadily opening the door for pet owners to seek non-economic damages, such as emotional distress, for injuries to their pets. In the past, Washington courts have allowed emotional distress damages...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Estate Planning for Your Pets

When preparing your estate plan there are a number of things to consider including how to provide for your pets who are an important part of your life and ensuring that they are taken care of after your passing. There are a...more

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U.S. Veterinary Services – Industry Snapshot

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High Margin Growth Sector With Consolidation Opportunities - The veterinary services industry plays a crucial role in safeguarding the health and well-being of animals, encompassing a broad range of services such as...more

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AAFCO Updates to Model Regulations

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2024 has ushered in the first major update in more than 40 years1 to the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Model Regulations for Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food. The new Model Regulations impose major...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Unleashing AB 2216: Will Fido Have a Leg Up on Landlords?

The California State Legislature is considering Assembly Bill (AB) 2216, a measure introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney, that would force landlords to permit pets in residential rental properties. Specifically, the...more

Perkins Coie

New Pet Food Proposal Introduced in US House

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On February 15, a bipartisan group of five Congressional Representatives introduced the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (the PURR Act) in the U.S. House. Currently, the FDA’s regulation of pet foods is...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Understanding AAFCO's New Model Pet Food Regulations

With a history spanning more than a century, the industry organization Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has been leading the charge on setting ingredient definitions, labeling standards, and laboratory...more

Allen Matkins

Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 2.29.24

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The developer behind a proposed 259-unit housing project on Del Mar’s North Bluff is suing the city after more than a year of tense communications, alleging that the city’s repeated rejection of the project application...more

Adams and Reese LLP

How Should Florida Community Associations Answer Residents’ Requests for Emotional Support Animals?

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A right to an emotional support animal has been a heavily discussed topic for years, especially for certain extreme requests involving the use of an exotic animal for emotional support purposes, or when there is a claim that...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Ensuring a Furry Future: Estate Planning for the Pets We Love

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Pets are not just animals, they are cherished members of our families, providing unconditional love and companionship. That is why, as responsible pet owners, it is our duty to ensure that our beloved furry friends are cared...more

Conn Kavanaugh

Leaving Money for Fido: Is Your Pet Trust Still Valid?

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Fortunately, your worry was solved by the Massachusetts Pet Trust Law, M.G.L.A. 203E § 408, which allows the creation of a trust during the settlor/owner’s lifetime for the continuing care of a pet or other animal should the...more

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Pet Protection From Abuse Orders

A few weeks back I wrote a blog post on pet custody, specifically Pennsylvania HB 1108, you can read it by clicking here. A bill that falls in the same general category of pets in family law is HB 1210. It deals with animal...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

A Landlord’s Guide to Assistive Animals

With the surge of return to work policies cropping up through out the US, we have received an uptick of landlord inquiries about pets and animals in leased spaces. While it is a landlord's prerogative to prohibit pets in...more

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