Publications for Equine Law

Thanks to increased urbanization, livestock facilities and agribusiness operations are closer than ever to highways and population centers, heightening the risk of accidents.  It is important to understand liabilities under Michigan law if livestock or farm animals escape.

Public Act 317 was designed to control the spread of infectious diseases of livestock and animals in Michigan.

Featuring several remarks from her presentation at the National Conference on Equine Law, Fershtman discusses the topic of recoverability of attorney fees in equine litigation.

This case illustrates Michigan's leniency in regard to enforcement of releases.

Earlier this year, both Texas and Iowa amended their Equine Activity Liability Acts to broaden their scope beyond “equine activity” to “farm animal activity.”

The interesting new Michigan case of Price v. High Pointe Oil Company, could make you wonder whether the law is heading for change.

When a loose horse collides with a car or truck, legal battles can follow.