November 2008

 

 

Program Highlights

 

- Federal and state case law

- Current and pending legislation

- ESA

- Animal trade

- Service and therapy animals

- ADA, DOJ, DOT, and HUD

- Defining what is cruelty

- Non-economic damages

- Guardianship versus ownership

- Restraining and protective orders

- Sentencing alternatives

 

 

 

CBA-CLE is proud to offer a follow-up program to our “Animal Issues and the Law”, to explore more in-depth the various public policy issues regarding animals and their legal implications.  Learn from our experts about many different facets of this emerging practice area, including federal and state case law and legislation, wildlife protection, service and companion animals, and animal cruelty investigations.  You will also learn about the veterinary perspective on damages for loss of or harm to an animal, restraining and protective orders, and sentencing alternatives.  Take advantage of this opportunity to get up to speed in this important and ever-changing area of the law – register today!

 

 

Topics

 

- How Colorado courts view this “grey area” of the law

- Non-economic and punitive damage legislation

- Pet food recall

- Update on recent cases

Presented by Jennifer Thomaidis

 

- Endangered Species Act

- Animal trade

Presented by Jay Tutchton

 

- Service animals

- Psychiatric support animals

- Emotional support animals

- Therapy animals

- CO law, ADA, DOJ, DOT, and HUD

- Disability etiquette and risk management

- Presented by Mark Simon

 

- Dogs and cats

- Challenges with livestock including horses

- Practical issues with defining what is cruelty

Presented by Kate Anderson and Scot Dutcher

 

- Non-economic versus economic damages for loss of or harm to an animal

- How can someone be reasonably made whole

- Implications regarding cost of and access to veterinary care

Presented by Adrian Hochstadt and Ralph Johnson

 

- Restraining Orders

- Protective Orders

- Sentencing Alternatives

Presented by Carol Chambers