As I’ve previously stated in this prior post, negligence and malpractice lawsuits against veterinarians are generally “tough sleddin’” for plaintiffs in Texas. Would-be plaintiffs who wish to sue their veterinarians often face major obstacles such as: 1) proving damages; 2) obtaining effective expert testimony; 3) paying litigation expenses where there is a low likelihood of recovery
Equine Law Blog Included Among ABA Journal Top 100 Blawgs
I am so excited, y’all! Yesterday, the ABA Journal released its 2011 list of the 100 best law blogs (“blawgs”), and the Equine Law Blog was included on the list. I am so happy and honored that this blog was selected from over 1,300 worthy nominees. Thanks to the readers who make this blog possible and worthwhile. Thanks
Recap of Last Night’s All Things Equine Event at Cowgirl Museum
Last night’s “All Things Equine” event, held at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, was a great success. Approximately 60 attendees from across the North Texas and beyond were in attendance. Guests were greeted by the women of the TCU Womens Equestrian Team, who handed out awesome LL Bean-style
The Dangers of Advertised Exchange Policies for Horse Sales
Some horse breeders, trainers, and consignors who are in the business of selling horses advertise “exchange policies” on their websites. The typical exchange policy contains language promising that a buyer can exchange a horse purchased from the seller for another horse owned by the seller of the same or lesser value within ___ days of the
Are You On the List of Horse Haters?
The issue of horse slaughter is on my mind today after reading a news story about the introduction of a U.S. Senate bill proposing the recommencement of horse meat inspection funding. That’s when I poked around on the Internet a bit and found the "Haters List".
In case you haven’t seen it, the blog Wild
Sale Documentation Tips for International Horse Sales Involving a Party in the United States
Happy Thursday on a short Labor Day holiday week, everybody!
Today’s post is a reprint of a "blurb" I did for a colleague’s newsletter this week. My colleague, Luc Schelstraete, is a top-notch equine attorney practicing in the Netherlands and his firm is called European Equine Lawyers. Luc and I are pictured below at
Time to Get New Warning Signs: Equine Activity Act Amended in 2011
As of June 17, 2011, the Texas Equine Activity Limitation of Liability Act was amended to include most common farm and livestock animals. The new Act will now be called the “Texas Farm Animal Limitation of Liability Act.”
In short, the immunities related to damages arising from horse activities found in Chapter 87 of the Texas
Federal Judge Denies Claims for Lost Profits on Gelded Race Horse
The Honorable Kenneth M. Hoyt, district judge for the Southern District of Texas, rejected claims for lost profits brought by Jim Simpson, Ken Ridenour, and Mel Karr arising from injuries allegedly sustained by “Jess for th Memories” [sic], an AQHA race horse they co-owed.
Like many race horses, Jess received maintenance joint and suspensory
How to Cold-Call an Attorney
When you find yourself in need of a lawyer, it’s always best to either call on an attorney whom you already know, or to call someone to whom you were referred by a person you trust.
Because equine law is such a specialized niche practice, you might not already know an equine practitioner and you
Want to Sue Your Vet? Read This First.
Attorney Gregory M. Dennis gave an excellent presentation on Veterinary Malpractice at the 2010 National Conference on Equine Law. Greg’s topic could not have been more timely or relevant. We receive multiple calls per week from horse owners wishing to sue their veterinarian for injury to or the death of their horse.
My firm does not