The Law of Pets & Other Animals

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Overview

• A surprisingly interesting look at a rapidly emerging area of law - the law governing pets and other animals!
• Estate planning for pets
• Pet custody.  Who gets Fido and Fluffy when mom and dad separate?
• Animal "lemon laws" and other contract law issues
• Regulatory and criminal issues, including animal cruelty laws, restrictions on exotic pets, animal hoarding, puppy mills, and dog fighting rings
• Tort law issues, including veterinary malpractice and "dog bite" cases

Speakers

William R Newman of The University of Southern Mississippi

Agenda for Friday, the 16th of October 2015

1:00pm Central Time - Webcast Begins 

(Please be sure to register and tune into the website at least 10 minutes before start time)

Agenda is Approximate and Tentative

1:00pm - 1:10pm -  Introductory Thoughts:  Some interesting statistics about the role of animals in our lives

1:10pm - 1:40pm - Estate Planning for Pets:  Using new (and old) tools to provide for the care and comfort of a client's four-legged companions in the event the owner dies or becomes incapacitated

1:40pm - 2:10pm - Pet Custody:  Who gets Fido and Fluffy when mom and dad separate?

2:10pm - 2:25pm - Break

2:25pm - 2:45pm - Contract Issues:  "Animal Lemon Laws" and other issues