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Articles From Melissa Anne Maye

‘Puppy prohibition’ – An economic primer explaining why Chicago’s puppy mill ban ordinance was doomed to fail By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, June 2019 https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_microeconomics-theory-through-applications/s15-barriers-to-trade-and-the-unde.htmlA look at the unintended consequences of Chicago's puppy mill ban ordinance.
Tis the season By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, December 2016 A message from Editor Melissa A. Maye.
Animal laws in the news By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, September 2016 Three recent cases of interest to animal law practitioners.
Dogs in cars—The Amended Humane Care for Animals Act By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, June 2016 What actions can a concerned person legally take if he or she sees an animal locked in a parked car on a hot day?
On the Listserve – “B-a-a-a-a-ning Goats” By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, June 2016 A recent discussion on the ISBA's General Discussion Group involved village ordinances and goats.
Editor’s corner By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, May 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Melissa Anne Maye.
Highlighting animal heroes—The Bryan & Amanda Bickell Foundation By Anna E. Morrison-Ricordati & Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, September 2015 Learn more about this important organization and its work to raise awareness of and dispel the myths surrounding "pit bulls."
Animal law in the news By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, June 2015 Recent updates of interest to animal law practitioners.
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Editor’s corner By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, June 2015 A message from Newsletter Editor Melissa Anne Maye.
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“Brandi, you’re a fine girl”—Maryland Appellate Court upholds $200,000 non-economic damages verdict in deputy/dog shooting case By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, April 2015 In a decision that animal lovers can only hope will soon become common-place, the Court came down in favor of recognizing that pets can be worth more than just their fair market value to their owners.
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Editor’s corner By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, April 2015 Updates on the Section's recent activities, practice news, and an introduction to this issue from Editor Melissa Anne Maye.
Editor’s corner By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, November 2014 A message from Newsletter Editor Melissa Anne Maye.
Animal law news roundup: A summary of recent news affecting animal law By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, September 2014 A summary of recent news articles from around the country discussing current animal law issues.
Editor’s corner By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, September 2014 An introduction from Editor Melissa Anne Maye.
“Why did the urban chicken cross the road?” How chickens are making “inroads” into urban communities By Melissa Anne Maye Local Government Law, December 2013 Urban chicken-keeping is on the rise, and suburban attorneys should familiarize themselves with local ordinances in order to properly advise their clients of the requirements of their local municipality.
“Why did the urban chicken cross the road?” How chickens are making “inroads” into urban communities By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, October 2013 Urban chicken-keeping is on the rise, and suburban attorneys should familiarize themselves with local ordinances in order to properly advise their clients of the requirements of their local municipality.
Governor Quinn signs anti-tethering law By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, August 2013 In July of 2013, Governor Quinn signed new legislation amending the Humane Care for Animals Act by adding section 3.035 Tethering (510 ILCS 70/3.035).
Independent panel finds bureaucratic mismanagement of wild horse herds continues By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, August 2013 A 14-member independent panel assembled by the National Science Academy’s National Research Council at the request of the Bureau of Land Management concluded that the BLM’s removal of nearly 100,000 horses from the Western range over the past decade is probably having the opposite effect of its intention to ease ecological damage and reduce overpopulated horse herds.
Recent case law summary By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, April 2013 Recent cases of interest to animal law practitioners.
“But, Mommy, Kylie gets to keep her pony in the house…!” Federal and state laws expand to include miniature horses as “service animals” By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, January 2013 The federal Americans With Disabilities Act recently expanded its definition of “service animal” to include miniature horses.
Administrative law update By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, July 2012 A new Illinois Department of Natural Resources rule, effective April 1, 2012.
Caselaw update By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, July 2012 Updates of interest to animal law practitioners.
Editor’s corner By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, January 2012 An update of recent events affecting animal law practitioners.
Pending legislation affecting animal law By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, January 2012 Bills that became effective on the first of this year, of interest to those who practice animal law.
Editor’s corner By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, September 2011 An introduction to the issue from Editor Melissa Maye.
Editor’s corner By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, April 2011 Join the Animal Law Section discussion group, and sign up for the Third Annual Animal Law Conference scheduled for June 10, 2011!
Editor’s corner By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, December 2010 An introduction to the issue from Editor Melissa Maye.
Looking for law in all the wrong places… Knowing where to look for the animal law statutes that may affect your practice By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, November 2010 A review of some Illinois statutes that affect animal ownership.
Pet trust basics By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, June 2010 A list of factors and information you should review when preparing a client's pet trust.
The Illinois Pet Trust Act By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, January 2010 Some individuals are so attached to their companion animals that they wish to provide for their care and well-being, even after the owners have died. 

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