Legal Research

Who should be the first dog?  That question has inspired a debate about goldendoodles and pure bred poodles, but it also reminds us that animal welfare is an important issue to many people, including some lawyers.  Organizations such as the Animal Legal Defense Fund and the Humane Society of the United States fight legal battles on behalf of animals and animal enthusiasts.  Animal law is expanding as an area of study in law schools and as an area of practice in law firms.  See how animal law is gaining ground.

On a side note, the current White House first pets, Barney and Miss Beazley, each have their own official government websites, although Barney?s is more elaborate.  They even answer their own emails.