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Suit Against Circus Owners Goes to Trial

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OCTOBER 23, 2008

employee, claims the defendants inhumanely and illegally mistreat their Asian elephants and have done so for decades. According to the complaint, the defendants routinely beat elephants, violating the 1973 Endangered Species Act by hitting them with bull hooks. The anticipated three-week, non-jury trial takes place in U.S.

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Proposed Changes to Migratory Bird Treaty Act

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JUNE 16, 2020

Although there has been a split in the courts , “incidental take” has generally been considered within the scope of the MBTA, so harming or killing migratory birds has been illegal regardless of intent. This is known as “strict liability.” of the EIS) to avoid harming birds. .”);

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Suit Against Circus Owners Goes to Trial

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