Archive for 'Legal Eagles'
Continue Your Animal Law Education
Posted on03. Sep, 2010 by Mariann.
The Animal Law Committee of the American Bar Association TIPS Section has two incredibly exciting upcoming CLE programs. The committee is trying out a new format — teleconferences — in hopes of reaching the widest audience possible. After all, lawyers…
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Episode 33: “‘Can They Suffer?’”
Posted on28. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to episode 33rd podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Steven M. Wise.
Today, we’re back home in NYC. Mariann’s animal law classes have started, and Jasmin has given up coffee. We also have some exciting announcements from…
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Episode 32: “The squirrel that you kill in jest…”
Posted on21. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 32nd podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Carter Dillard.
On today’s episode, we come to you from Sag Harbor, where we’re grateful that we have family right by the beach. Joining us today is animal rights…
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Volunteer Job of a Lifetime
Posted on17. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin.
Four Feet Forward is an organization that you need to know about. Created to assist grassroots animal protection organizations with their legal and media campaigns, Four Feet Forward was founded by sister and brother team Courtney and Carter Dillard. It has since…
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Episode 31: “…such a wonder that I think I’ll stay in bed.”
Posted on14. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 31st podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring David Cassuto.
On today’s episode, we come to you from Big Sur, California where we are searching for good food, breathless from the scenery, and trying to weed…
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Animal Cops
Posted on12. Aug, 2010 by Mariann.
We all know that, when it comes to laws protecting animals, the problem isn’t only that the laws on the books aren’t strong enough. The other problem is that the laws that we do have are not adequately enforced. One…
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Are Pigeon Shoots Cruel?
Posted on09. Aug, 2010 by Mariann.
One of the most frustrating things for lawyers in private practice who wish to help animals is the fact that cruelty laws, the basic animal protection statutes, are criminal laws. Thus, with a few exceptions, enforcement of the laws is…
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Episode 30: “the patience of the universe…”
Posted on07. Aug, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 30th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Zoe Weil.
In today’s episode, we come to you from the City by the Bay, San Francisco. We’ll start by telling you about our vegan adventures and misadventures, including…
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Episode 29: “… depict the Devil in human form”
Posted on31. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
“We have enslaved the rest of the animal creation, and have treated our distant cousins in fur and feathers so badly that beyond doubt, if they were able to formulate a religion, they would depict the Devil in human form.”…
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Episode 28: “Never wear anything that panics the cat.”
Posted on24. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin.
Welcome to our 28th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Michael Croland from heeb’n’vegan, with cameos by Jasmin’s grandma and mother.
In today’s episode, we give you the low-down on a very special vegan bakery that…
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Episode 27: “Too late to go back to sleep.”
Posted on17. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 27th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Dr. Melanie Joy, and with Kyle Knies, as well as Jasmin’s grandma.
On today’s episode, we are coming to you live from Kansas – where we will talk…
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Episode 26: “… keep alive his inborn sense of wonder…”
Posted on10. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 26th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring an interview with Meena Alagappan of HEART, with special guests Stewart David (Carolina Action for Animals) and Matt Rice (Mercy for Animals).
On today’s show, we begin with a very exciting…
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Episode 25: “…something that must never be lost.”
Posted on03. Jul, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 25th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Glenn Gaetz and Joanne Chang from Liberation B.C.
In today’s episode, we will share with you a new and exciting activist idea that was gleaned from a workshop at…
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Episode 24: “Think occasionally…”
Posted on26. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.
Welcome to the 24th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Josh Hooten and Michelle Schwegmann — owners of Herbivore Clothing.
In today’s episode, I am coming to you from the City of Roses – Portland, Oregon – where I’m…
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Episode 23 – “…I shall not live in vain.”
Posted on19. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.
Welcome to the 23rd podcast episode of Our Hen House – a place to find our way to change the world for animals – featuring Eastern Shore Sanctuary’s Miriam Jones and Aram Polster.
On today’s show, we are podcasting from…
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Episode 22: “… committed in the name of rebellion.”
Posted on12. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin.
Welcome to the 22nd podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Dan Piraro.
In today’s episode, we will start by telling you about our recent trip to Brooklyn, my nose hoop, and our upcoming train trip to…
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Calling All Lawyers (and Law Students)!
Posted on06. Jun, 2010 by Mariann.
I may have an ulterior motive here (see below) but this is completely sincere nevertheless. If you are a lawyer, interested in animal law in any way, you need to join a bar association animal law section and/or committee. A…
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Episode 21: “Compassion is the foundation of everything positive…”
Posted on05. Jun, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 21st podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring an interview with an undercover investigator.
On today’s show, we’ll discuss the sad loss of Golden Girl — and long-time animal rights activist — Rue McClanahan.
Then, we’ll be…
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Episode 20: “… Man loved the birds and invented cages.”
Posted on29. May, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 20th podcast episode of Our Hen House, a place to find our way to change the world for animals. Today’s episode features Brad Goldberg.
Today, we will start by updating you about a very special adoption event…
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Opening the Courthouse Door?
Posted on26. May, 2010 by Mariann.
An interesting lawsuit is playing out in Robeson County, North Carolina and animal lawyers might want to pay attention. The suit was brought by a local animal rights activist (sounds like the kiss of death already, right?) against…
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Vegan Rights
Posted on25. May, 2010 by Mariann.
There are a limited number of arenas in which people can claim that they have been unfairly deprived of a vegan diet. These, of course, all involve situations in which people do not, for whatever reason, have access to alternative foods and must eat…
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Episode 19: “Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty …”
Posted on22. May, 2010 by Jasmin.
Welcome to the 19th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Martin Rowe, Kelly Overton, and Jasmin’s grandma.
In today’s episode, we will tell you all about a perfect little doggie in Puerto Rico who we were lucky…
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Episode 18: “…things that matter.”
Posted on15. May, 2010 by Jasmin.
Welcome to the 18th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring Ledy Van Kavage, Kelly Overton, and Kyle Knies.
In today’s episode, we come to you from Puerto Rico, where we have found ourselves full — with vegan mofongo, and…
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Episode 17: “… nobody need wait a single moment …”
Posted on07. May, 2010 by Jasmin.
Welcome to the 17th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring special guests Paul Shapiro and Kelly Overton.
In today’s episode, we will begin by talking about some strong new vegans, as well as some artistic ones … .
Joining…
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Episode 16: “… stretched to a new idea …”
Posted on01. May, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 16th podcast episode of Our Hen House, featuring special guest Joan Schaffner.
In today’s episode, we will discuss a popular new cooking competition that’s raising eyebrows — and lowering cholesterol! — throughout New York City.…
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Episode 15: “To ALL compassion gives”
Posted on24. Apr, 2010 by Jasmin and Mariann.
Welcome to the 15th podcast episode of Our Hen House!
In today’s episode, we will report back on the trials and tribulations about our vegan bake sale, including some pretty exciting news about the media coverage it is going…
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Summer Program in Animal Law
Posted on23. Apr, 2010 by Jasmin.
Since you’re probably too old for day camp, you might instead consider spending your dog days at the only summer animal law intensive. The Center for Animal Law Studies in Portland, OR has an absolutely awesome intensive planned, with courses…
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