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Join animal law professor and longtime activist Mariann Sullivan as she explores groundbreaking legal cases shaping the future of animal protection. Each episode features in-depth discussions with leading attorneys, scholars, and advocates about critical developments in animal law—focusing on significant court decisions and their enforcement. Whether you’re a legal professional, animal advocate, o... more

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In a landmark ruling, a federal court in the Northern District of California struck down four of six challenged Trump administration regulations that had significantly weakened the Endangered Species Act’s core enforcement mechanisms. Host Mariann Su... more

When Canadian animal rights lawyer and Animal Justice Executive Director Camille Labchuk discovered that a Manitoba horse exporter had shipped 97 horses to Japan in December 2022 — on a rerouted flight projected to exceed Canada’s 28-hour transport l... more

In this episode of the Animal Law Podcast, Mariann Sullivan sits down with Dr. Neil Dullaghan, political scientist and author of The Compassion Mandate: Remaking the European Union’s Leadership on Farmed Animal Welfare. Together, they explore the com... more

In this compelling episode, Mariann Sullivan interviews Wayne Hsiung and attorney Steffen Seitz about Wayne’s conviction following animal rescues at factory farms in California. The case hinges on several groundbreaking legal arguments, including the... more

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Noah Greenwald
Endangered Species Program Director, Center for Biological Diversity
Center for Biological Diversity
Episode: Court Strikes Down Trump ESA Regulations — A Win for Endangered Species
Camille Labchuk
Animal rights lawyer and executive director of Animal Justice
Animal Justice
Episode: Canada’s Live Horse Exports: Fighting for Animal Transport Law Enforcement w/ Camille Labchuk
Jessica Blome
Animal, environmental, open government, and land-use attorney at Green Fire Law with nearly two decades of experience in complex litigation.
Green Fire Law
Episode: The Case of the Overlooked Law: Challenging Animal Confinement Through Forgotten Legislation
Elise Bennett
Senior attorney and Florida and Caribbean director at the Center for Biological Diversity
Center for Biological Diversity
Episode: Challenging “Alligator Alcatraz”: The Legal Fight to Protect the Everglades with Elise Bennett
Raffael Fasel
Assistant professor in public law and co-director of the Cambridge Center for Animal Rights Law
University of Cambridge
Episode: Redefining Democracy: How Constitutional Law Could Embrace All Sentient Life
John Adenitire
Senior lecturer and co-director of the Forum on Decentering the Human
Queen Mary University of London
Episode: Redefining Democracy: How Constitutional Law Could Embrace All Sentient Life
David Rosengard
Managing Attorney for the Animal Legal Defense Fund's Criminal Justice Program
Animal Legal Defense Fund
Episode: Is Ventilation Shutdown Legal? Private Citizens Fighting Factory Farm Cruelty
Alene Anello
Founding member of Legal Impact for Chickens
Legal Impact for Chickens
Episode: Can an S.P.C.A. Prevent Cruelty to Cows? with Alene Anello
Edie Bowles
Managing Director of Advocates for Animals, a UK law firm focused on animal protection.
Advocates for Animals
Episode: The Case of the Frankenchicken with Edie Bowles

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Mariann Sullivan
Host of The Animal Law Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 179 ratings
  • A complete picture

    Great analysis of the issues, addressing legal, and social intricacies with the right amount of detail and facts. Facts are all tied together through great storytelling, at a pleasant pace.

    Audible
    5
    Jeremy Lubell
    United States2 months ago
  • Great analysis of the issues, addressing legal, and social intricacies with the right amount of detail and facts. Facts are all tied together through great storytelling, at a pleasant pace.

    Audible
    5
    Jeremy Lubell
    United States2 months ago
  • So inspiring/motivating

    Brilliant latest episode! Really enjoyed listening to Alene Anello. Always so interesting. Thank you for all your efforts doing the podcast to get information out there…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali Hillyer
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A+ Podcast

    Interesting, timely, informative; this is a great listen for anyone interested in animal welfare or animal welfare law. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ValRose233
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent for anyone interested in animal rights

    I am not a lawyer, but I am scholar who studies animal rights/welfare discourse. This podcast is very informative and engaging, and Mariann has a casual but respectful interviewing style.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KCHNC
    United States3 years ago

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Guests are consistently high-caliber experts who offer practical insights into animal law.
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Court Strikes Down Trump ESA Regulations — A Win for Endangered Species
Q: Why is the definition of 'foreseeable future' important in this case, and what did the court say about it?
Foreseeable future determines how far into the future the agency must assess potential impacts. The court found that the regulation's shift from 'likely to occur' to 'reasonably certain to occur' unduly narrowed the analysis and violated the ESA because it constrained consideration of foreseeable harm, undermining the statute's requirement to use best available information.
Court Strikes Down Trump ESA Regulations — A Win for Endangered Species
Q: Can you summarize in simple terms what Section 7 consultation requires and how the court's ruling changed that under the new regulations?
Section 7 requires federal actions to be evaluated for their effects on listed species, with a process that includes a biological assessment, a biological opinion, and reasonable and prudent measures to avoid jeopardy. The court struck down modifications that limited consideration of indirect and interrelated effects, narrowed the scope to footprint-only analyses, and rejected non-binding promises as enforceable terms, thereby restoring a broader, binding, science-based approach to consultation.
Canada’s Live Horse Exports: Fighting for Animal Transport Law Enforcement w/ Camille Labchuk
Q: What was the private-prosecution route in Carlisle Farms' case and what were the hurdles?
A private informant filed charges under federal and provincial laws; the Crown had discretion to stay or proceed, and there were issues about where offenses occurred and whether private prosecutions could proceed, with evidence largely documentary.
Canada’s Live Horse Exports: Fighting for Animal Transport Law Enforcement w/ Camille Labchuk
Q: Who enforces these transport laws and how effective is enforcement?
Enforcement is primarily by CFIA, but the agency has historically been criticized for weak enforcement, with few charges brought against transporters despite violations.
Canada’s Live Horse Exports: Fighting for Animal Transport Law Enforcement w/ Camille Labchuk
Q: Can you tell us about the horse export industry in Canada?
The industry is small and concentrated, with a few exporters who raise horses specifically for export. Horses are shipped live in long journeys to Japan, facing significant welfare concerns and regulatory gaps.

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