Law & Ethics

A discussion of DVM responsibility regarding medical records, veterinarian-client-patient relationships and narcotics.

USDA issues penalties for events that led to the deaths of 15 voles, among other violations.

Administrative law judges overseeing the case find Kristen Lindsey failed to show good cause.

Is it the practice owner's job to put a stop to insulting client behavior directed toward his team?

Mirroring legislation in Hawaii and New York, this New Jersey bill would make declaw procedures a crime under animal cruelty law.

"Veterinarians do not need to be worrying about personal issues in people's homes," says one Facebook user in response to the latest ethical dilemma from Marc Rosenberg, VMD.

Overturns disciplinary action ordered by state regulatory board in relation to negligence, incompetence findings.

Judges comments meant to explain why the state of Oregon is hard on animal abusers, not change longheld precedent.

Judge: Couple eligible to seek $67,000 in dachshund's treatment costs after kennel administered wrong medication.

House Bill 60 strengthens state's laws on companion animal abuse

Whether its suicidal thoughts or drug addiction haunting our colleagues, are we doing enough to protect them from themselves ... and offering them the resources to get the help they need?

Department of Labor sets salary threshold for overtime pay at $47,476.

Incident opens discussion on academic misconduct in the digital age and the increasingly blurred lines between cheating and collaboration.

Veterinary practice managers are fundamental, and so is their compensation.

Court rules unique human-animal bond is beyond legal measure, but pet owners may recover costs of medical care and fair market value.

CVC speaker urges veterinarians to think twice before judging clients who request it.

When it comes to veterinary compensation contracts, associates need a 360-degree view before signing on the dotted line.

Administrative hearing for Kristen Lindsey to help determine if license will be revoked.

Colorado State professor honored for work with animals, including pioneering change in views of pain.

Veterinarian is challenged by a colleague about his use of out-of-date drugs for procedures when owners cant afford to pay.

Three times you need to watch for signs of a legal storm on the horizon.

Receptionist calls rock star clients home numberand the practice owner gets a letter from the state veterinary board.

Your professional reputation can be just as fragile as a socialites honor in the 10th century salons of Paris. Protect yourself.

Court documents show the veterinarian admits to killing cat, contradicts her original defense that it had rabies.

Michigan state veterinarian provides information, resources to pet owners concerned about the effects of lead-tainted water on their animals.

Dozens of animals removed from property, including 16 severely emaciated horses.

A financially struggling associate veterinarian crashes up against his practice owners unyielding ethical philosophy.

Committee says drug poses no global public health threat worth possibly limiting access to the drug in areas of the developing world.