Law & Ethics

US Compounding Inc pleads guilty to multiple offenses and its vice president indicted

The PETS Act will allow veterinarians in Florida to offer telemedicine services

The new policy was passed in support of humane animal transport amid an increase in animal transportation distance

The AVMA House of Delegates voted to approve revisions to the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics

Effective February 1, 2025, the new regulations are an effort by the federal agency to put an end to the practice of horse soring

Covetrus pleaded guilty to the criminal charge and was sentenced to probation as well as fines and forfeitures.

The Proposed Rule aims to improve content submission and format consistency

A self-claimed animal rescue group in Vernon Township, NJ is facing animal cruelty charges

The defendant defrauded 900 pet owners out of almost $1 million

Three men were detained after an anonymous tip was received that they were running an animal health clinic without a license

Mariana Pardo, BVSc, MV, DACVECC, was allegedly fired after witnessing unlawful practices and filing a complaint at the clinic

Citing numerous violations of the Animal Welfare Act, a court order oversaw the surrender of approximately 200 animals and fines of more than $300,000

Conversations between veterinary professionals and clients should be limited to appropriate discussions

Nine manufacturers and distributors received warning letters with concerns about federal law violations

The year-long position places the AVMA congressional fellow as a full-time staff member in a congresswoman’s office

What veterinarians need to know to provide the best patient care and protect public health

A case of confidentiality highlights how privacy is managed with patient records

The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act is a bipartisan effort that was brought to the House of Representatives earlier this year

Midwest Veterinary Supply was also sentenced to 1 year probation for distributing “misbranded” pharmaceuticals

How legalized virtual veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) can change veterinary medicine

Xylazine has quickly moved from a pole position to breaking maiden as a non-human drug leading charge into a new human health crisis.

The Minnesota-based company will forfeit over $10 million in criminal fees and forfeiture

In an interview with dvm360®, Gary Harker explains the legal threats veterinary professionals face in this industry

In an interview with dvm360®, Gary Harker explains how veterinary practices can eliminate the threat of lawsuits

This new bill will provide incentives to keep veterinarians in Arizona

Almost 400 species of migratory birds come to Canada, and they are crucial for Canadian biodiversity

If signed into law, this bill will end the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores

The animals were evacuated to Canada after a nearly 6-month-long ordeal.