Veterinary professionals routinely encounter ethical issues in the line of their work. In this article, James Hardman explores whether veterinary professionals’ attempts to avoid liability under Ohio larceny laws will result in fewer stolen pets being returned to their rightful owners.
Emotional Support Animal Certification: It Is Time to Stop Psyching Out Our Healthcare Providers
Emotional support animals have grown in popularity in recent years, but sparse regulations on emotional support animal certification have left both healthcare providers and patients in a difficult spot. In this article, Associate Member Adam Drapcho argues for more structured guidance for emotional support animal certification.
The Sad Case of Happy the Elephant
Managing Editor Danny O’Connor explores the New York Court of Appeals ruling from this past summer on the habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Happy the Elephant. While the state’s high court declared that Happy is not entitled to habeas relief, the majority and dissenting opinions contemplated some of the law’s deepest questions.