February 2008

 

Animal Issues and the Law

 

 

This new area of the law touches on several different practice areas, including family law, estate planning, criminal law, litigation, and torts.  Learn from our experts about many different issues in animal law, including zoning, nuisance, pet custody, pet trusts, dog bite cases, animal cruelty, and veterinary medical malpractice.  You will also learn about the latest statutory law and bills that are pending, both federal and in Colorado.  Take advantage of this opportunity to get up to speed in this emerging practice area.

 

 

Topics

 

- General overview of animal law

- Legislative update – federal and state

- Summary of key animal protection laws in Colorado

Presented by Jill Asher Buckley

 

- Misdemeanor cruelty to animals

- Aggravated cruelty to animals

- Implications for future criminality

Presented by Carol A. Chambers

 

- Nuisance, zoning, and other ordinances

- Federal lands, dogs at large, off leash

- Examples of positive, progressive rules

Presented by James J. Tutchton

 

Dangerous Dogs: Myths, Realities, and Solutions

Presented by Jill Asher Buckley

 

- Disease control

- Mandatory reporting requirements

- Medical malpractice

Presented by Kathie T. Riley

 

- Preventing conflict through use of premarital or separation agreements

- Litigating pet custody disputes

- Procedural complications stemming from the discord between how the law and how parties view the status of pets (i.e. personal property vs. family member)

Presented by Lisa M. Horvath

 

- Pet trusts

- Other provisions in wills and durable powers of attorney, upon both death and incapacity