Congress makes intentional animal cruelty a federal felony
11/5/2019

Bipartisan votes close loophole in anti-crushing law

California rules for hiring relief veterinarians same as before
10/11/2019

New law exempts veterinarians from restrictive independent-contractor court ruling

Changes at the USDA degrade our profession
9/19/2019

Veterinarian dismayed by news of agency cutbacks

Legal treatment for cat disease known as FIP still years away
8/22/2019

Biotech companies, pet owners, veterinarians plot different courses

Hope, despair fuel black market for drugs in fatal cat disease
8/21/2019

Two compounds that reversed FIP in trials unavailable legally

House finally passes federal anti-soring legislation
7/25/2019

Senate could derail six-year effort to eradicate painful horse-training technique

Texas Supreme Court declines to hear Lindsey case
6/4/2019

Veterinarian's license suspension and probation stands

Idexx contract spurs lawsuit after veterinary clinic sale
5/21/2019

When VCA bought it, practice switched laboratory service providers

Idexx drops suit against Vets First Choice
4/25/2019

Allegations of stolen trade secrets resolved in settlement talks

Bill would let California veterinarians recommend cannabis
4/16/2019

Practitioners currently may only 'discuss' its use

IRS revokes Abrams foundation charity status
4/8/2019

New troubles for veterinary-care nonprofit

Veterinarians sue over noncompete clause
3/19/2019

Case draws attention to common provision in practice sales and acquisitions

Veterinarians want transparency from Hill’s
about vitamin D recall
3/15/2019

Company facing lawsuits, grieving pet owners and disappointed veterinarians

Trupanion relationships with veterinarians under scrutiny
11/1/2018

Washington insurance regulators examine rewards program

California OKs bill to let veterinarians discuss cannabis
8/30/2018

First-of-its-kind legislation on path to governor's desk

Idexx sues Vets First Choice, alleging trade-secret theft
8/8/2018

Ex-employees accused of taking data just before leaving

U.S. Supreme Court hears conflict over tax-free online sales
5/2/2018

Organized veterinary medicine supports change; verdict anticipated in June

Product rebates to veterinarians spur tax questions
4/9/2018

For honesty's sake, report the money, accountant advises

California lawmakers to hear new animal-rehabilitation proposal
4/2/2018

Bill would expand scope of practice for physical therapists

Cannabis for veterinary patients gets research attention, funding
3/29/2018

Stigma begins to lift but legal questions persist

Peddler of illegal veterinary drugs sentenced to prison
3/7/2018

Sean Gerson to forfeit $2.5 million in assets and pay $200,000 fine

Veterinarians might be liable if vouching for traveling support animals
2/27/2018

United Airlines' new policy ambiguous about responsibility for disturbances

Sexual harassment in veterinary medicine: Who cares?
2/9/2018

No group spearheads anti-harassment effort for the profession

Alan Abrams: 'All I wanted to do was give back'
12/21/2017

Embattled CEO defends foundation as complaints mount

In Britain, a shortage of veterinarians brews
12/12/2017

Brexit fallout already evident

Alan Abrams, figure with checkered past, heads dubious veterinary charity
11/2/2017

Complaints pile up about Dr. Steve Abrams Memorial Foundation — Petsavers Inc.

Plea deal reached in Sean Gerson case
9/12/2017

Veterinary drug dealer admits to criminal activity in exchange for leniency

FTC to Mars: Divest 12 clinics in order to buy VCA
8/30/2017

Mars agrees to proposed antitrust settlement

Lawyer anticipates plea agreement in veterinary-drug case
6/2/2017

Sean Gerson accused of illegal internet sales

Suspect admits to burglarizing veterinary clinics
4/18/2017

Lured by value of flea-and-tick products

Ban on powdered gloves coming Jan. 18
1/3/2017

FDA cites numerous health dangers

Pot for pets poses quandary for veterinarians
11/4/2016

Clients ask but animal doctors can’t prescribe

Texas regulators suspend Lindsey’s license
10/19/2016

Embattled veterinarian asks for rehearing; appeal underway

Veterinary-drugs peddler eludes justice
9/19/2016

Sean Gerson remains in business despite years of pursuit

Suspend Lindsey’s veterinary license, judges recommend
8/18/2016

Texas regulators to consider Lindsey’s fate; appeal promised by defense attorney

Canine blood bank seeks sales-tax relief
8/12/2016

Proposed California law would exempt only nonprofits

Denied: Lindsey's petition for a partial new trial
7/21/2016

Comments made on Veterinary Information Network at center of case

GL Advisor founder sentenced to nine years in prison
6/17/2016

Daniel Thibeault tearfully admits fault

Student-loan advising company head convicted of fraud
4/1/2016

Graduate Leverage LLC pitched services to veterinarians, other professionals

Mediation set for veterinarian accused of killing cat
3/3/2016

Dr. Kristen Lindsey's license hangs in balance

Fight continues in British Columbia after discrimination findings
12/29/2015

Canadian veterinary community fractured by decade-old battle

Free speech case rejected but telemedicine debate remains
12/8/2015

AVMA to create model standards for veterinarians

When is veterinary telemedicine permitted?
11/9/2015

Sussing out legality as websites and apps proliferate

Purina v. Blue Buffalo court fight sprawls
9/11/2015

New projected trial date in 2017

Popular as ever, veterinary compounding poised for change
8/6/2015

Following long limbo, FDA proposes new approach

Regulators discipline star of ‘The Incredible Dr. Pol’
4/7/2015

Reality TV veterinarian is a polarizing figure

Student-loan advising company in trouble
3/12/2015

Graduate Leverage LLC accused of investor fraud

Recognizing sexual abuse in animals
3/5/2015

FBI to categorize animal cruelty in national crime database

Disciplinary case continues for veterinarian-turned-regulator
10/29/2014

Budding legislation to OK nonprofits stirs controversy among veterinarians

Controlled-drugs disposal options expanded
9/23/2014

New federal rules take effect Oct. 9

Alabama veterinary board appointee focus of complaint
8/13/2014

Hearing scheduled 10 days before appointee takes seat

Settlement proposed for Michigan State University borrowers gives little comfort
7/1/2014

Program participants lost promised interest subsidy

Scope of practice at center of Supreme Court case
6/24/2014

Authority of professional licensing boards in question

Blue Buffalo advertising draws long history of complaints
5/9/2014

In latest, Nestlé Purina sues for false advertising

VCA Antech prevails in breach-of-contract suits
5/1/2014

Laboratory services provider continues suing veterinarians

Online veterinary pharmacy automates drug recommendations
10/2/2013

Legal marketing tactic or unlicensed medical practice?

Pharmacist admonished in veterinary case
9/5/2013

He needlessly alarmed pet owner about prescription, regulators found

Veterinary clinics scrutinize CareCredit in wake of investigation
7/12/2013

Merchant expense, new rules, reputation questioned

Ultrasound salesman given one year’s probation
6/11/2013

Restitution paid; 12-year prison sentence suspended

Human medical emergencies pose conundrum for veterinarians
6/7/2013

Many are unsure of their responsibility and liability

Zoonotic disease dangers present legal risks to veterinarians
5/2/2013

Communication key to mitigating liability, experts say

Ease of Web publishing raises potential for copyright breach
3/11/2013

Ignorance doesn't diminish liability

When microchips muddle pet ownership status
12/13/2012

Laws outdated; veterinarians caught in middle

‘Sentience’ statement rouses debate among veterinarians
12/3/2012

AAHA adopts controversial classification of animals

Ultrasound machine salesman pleads guilty to theft
11/8/2012

Plea follows indictment of Patrick Jackson

Veterinarians react to allegations colleague dumped dead pets
6/1/2012

Roadside carcass disposal 'disgusting' but not unique, some suggest

Veterinary diagnostics giant sues multiple practitioners
3/9/2012

VCA Antech alleges breach of extended lab service contracts

Bayer, Lilly settle dispute over diversion-related advertising
11/21/2011

Elanco must edit claims to veterinarians

Loan broker accused of bilking veterinarians now sells wellness plans
11/10/2011

Ron Paterson draws more complaints

More veterinarians sue flea products broker WTF Wholesale
11/4/2011

Claims collectively top a half-million dollars

Equipment dealer deludes some, aids others
11/2/2011

Ron Sassetti earns mixed reviews from veterinarians

Pet owners receive $12.4 million in melamine case
10/12/2011

Legal, other expenses claim the rest in class-action settlement

AVMA asked to acknowledge court ruling in compounding brochure
9/20/2011

Some celebrate while others downplay ruling's significance

Veterinary compounding out of FDA’s jurisdiction, judge rules
9/13/2011

Franck's wins legal battle against federal regulators

Complaints mount against gray-market broker WTF Wholesale
8/29/2011

Problems open view into world of flea product diversion

N.J. bill stalls as legal battle concerning dog's death wages
7/18/2011

NJVMA weighs in on legislation

ISU settles lawsuit with veterinarians
6/29/2011

Specialty referral practice to pay ISU

Gilded Lilly? Bayer challenges Elanco claims
6/24/2011

Bayer challenges Elanco claims about diversion, loyalty to veterinarians

Con artist or lending lifeline? VetFinance Group under scrutiny
6/23/2011

Veterinarians allegedly bilked by broker Ron Paterson

Scientist fired by Merial alleges Heartgard Plus coverup
6/7/2011

Dr. Kari Blaho-Owens seeks damages, whistleblower protections

ISU wins first round in litigation against veterinarians
5/3/2011

Specialists barred from competing with ISU hospitals fight back

Court clears path for pet-food settlement claims payout
4/5/2011

Resolution to melamine poisoning claims years in coming

Texas bill seeks to waive confidentiality privileges for deadbeat clients
1/26/2011

Legislation would protect veterinarians collecting unpaid debts

Pet food settlement appeal decided
12/20/2010

Small hurdle remains before claims can be paid

California veterinarians target unlicensed care
12/14/2010

Conflict between profession, lay practitioners intensifies

Veterinarian struggles to protect her online reputation
12/8/2010

Practitioner suspects Internet extortion is at play

Texas veterinarians author legislation to bridle lay dentists
12/3/2010

Judge's order prompts end to regulatory crackdown on unlicensed teeth floating

Health credit programs: safety net or predatory lending?
10/4/2010

NY state investigation puts veterinarians on the defensive

Complaint by second ex-Banfield veterinarian hits dead end
9/29/2010

Lawyer seeks settlement with company

PVP, subsidiaries seek bankruptcy protection
8/23/2010

Veterinarians dismayed by state of company

PVP faces bankruptcy; veterinarian investors stand to lose
8/12/2010

SEC filings reveal distributor entered into forbearance with lender

One Banfield complaint dismissed; another lodged
8/5/2010

Cases involve veterinarians fired from the same Oregon clinic

Veterinarian fired from Banfield sues company
6/1/2010

Alleges hospital values money over good medicine

University of California poised to appeal $38M court decision
5/6/2010

Class action payout includes former veterinary students

FDA calls veterinary compounding at Franck’s illegal
4/19/2010

In unprecedented action, agency seeks court injunction against pharmacy

Sentences handed down in pet-food poisoning criminal case
2/9/2010

Defendants fined total of $35,000, given 3 years’ probation

AVMA seeks to deter news investigation
1/21/2010

Alleges reporter misappropriated confidential documents

Drug maker sues compounding pharmacy
12/17/2009

Bayer says Wedgewood infringing on patent

Confounding compounding
11/23/2009

Legal fog surrounds growing source of veterinary drugs

U.S. Attorney recommends $35,000 in fines, no prison time for ChemNutra owners
6/19/2009

Judge to decide sentences in melamine contamination cases

Pet food settlement stalled by appeals
5/26/2009

Legal wrangling over melamine contamination of 2007 drags on

Flea product swap causes a flap
5/8/2009

Summit's strict anti-diversion contract kicks in

Dr. Janis Audin dies
4/23/2009

Longtime JAVMA head leaves legacy, official says

Veterinarians must comply with Red Flags Rule by May 1
4/22/2009

Most practice owners already meet requirements, AVMA official says

Practice staffer unknowingly buys hot items off eBay
3/24/2009

Investigation ensues after stolen IV pump breaks

Board complaints rise in Texas
1/16/2009

Consumer awareness, Internet play role in increase, official says

MVMA pushes animal protection legislation
1/14/2009

Measure directs courts to consider pets when issuing domestic violence protective orders

Chicago mandatory neuter proposal makes concession to veterinarians
1/9/2009

Amendment relieves DVMs from reporting clients

Microchips dump legal, ethical baggage on veterinarians
1/7/2009

AVMA attempts to shed light on gray areas of pet identification

Pet food court settlement hung up by appeals
12/18/2008

23,000 pet owners filed claims to date

Pet value continues to test veterinary medicine
10/21/2008

Court ruling, roundtable talks feature latest on economic worth

Decision: United States of America v. Franck's Labs, Inc.

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