Professional Development Course:
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Amici Curiae LEXtures 2019
Animal Law (ACL AL 101)
Facilitated by Victoria Shroff, counsel, Shroff & Associates in downtown Vancouver and Adjunct Professor of Law at UBC's Allard Hall
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Description:
This presentation will include an overview of Animal Law and what it is a brief history of animal law, status of animals with case law references,how animals intersect with the law in family law matters (pet custody), municipal law (dog bite cases), animal welfare issues and a peek at international animal law matters.
Animal Law cases cover substantive law like tort, criminal, contract, insurance, strata, the list is long, in this part 1 of Animal Law 101 we will explore:
- Basics about what animal law is and its history
- Issues regarding the concept of animals as property
- Pet custody issues in family law
- Municipal cases involving dog bite
- Animal welfare issues, cruelty
- International Animal Law
CPD: 1.5 hours including 0 hour in client relations, ethics and professional responsibility.
Seating is limited to 30!
Cost:
Amici Curiae Volunteers and Institutional Partners Rate: $0
Amici Curiae Friends Rate (in-person and webinar): $0
Single Seat Rate (in-person and webinar): $78.75
(View cancellation policy)
For more information contact:
In Vancouver: 604.551.2727
