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Firm Docket
Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Glickman, 154 F.3d 426 (D.C. Cir. 1998) (en banc) (individual who goes to zoo to visit particular animals has standing to challenge U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations issued under the Animal Welfare Act). Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Veneman, Civ. No. 03-3400 (PJH) (N.D. Ca. 2003), appeal pending (challenge to U.S. Department of Agriculture's failure to finalize policy to promote psychological welfare of primates in captivity). Leahy v. USDA, Civ. No. 05-1135 (PLF) (challenge to USDA's approval of the transfer of four Hawthorn elephants to Carson & Barnes' Endangered Ark Foundation). People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals v. Dep't of the Interior, Civ. No. 01-2299 (JDB) (D.D.C. 2001) (challenge to the unlawful confinement and display of polar bears in traveling Mexican circus). Citizens for Responsible Wildlife Management v. State, 71 P.3d 644 (Wash. 2003) (defense of citizen initiative restricting wildlife traps and poisons). Davies v. D.C. Board of Elections, 596 A.2d 992 (D.C. Ct. of App. 1991) (Ballot initiative to ban horse drawn carriages). Hessey v. Burden, 584 A.2d 1 (D.C. Ct. of App. 1990) (D.C. Initiative concerning property tax assessments). Hessey v. D.C. Board of Elections & Ethics, Civ. No. 0008348-95 (D.C. Ct. of App.) (D.C. Initiative concerning property tax assessments). National Audubon Society v. Davis, 307 F.3d 835 (9th Cir. 2002) (defense of citizen initiative restricting wildlife traps and poisons). Price v. D.C. Board of Elections, 645 A.2d 594 (D.C. Ct. of App. 1994) (D.C. Initiative concerning property tax assessments). Defenders of Wildlife v. Army Corps of Engineers, 73 F. Supp.2d 1094 (D. Ariz. 1999) (cumulative effects of development on the Pygmy owl). The Florida Biodiversity Project v. Kennedy, Case No. 95-CIV-FTM-24(D) (settlement approved Feb. 25, 1996) (M.D. Fla. 1995) (challenge to failure to address adverse effects of ORVs on Big Cypress National Preserve). Sierra Club v. Flowers, Civ. No. 03-23427 (WMH) (S.D. Fla. 2003) (challenge to Army Corps of Engineers decision to authorize hard-rock mining adjacent to Everglades National Park).
In Defense of Animals v. Norton, Civ. No. 02-2068 (EGS) (D.D.C. 2002) (challenge to Asian elephant import permit issued to Marine World). People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals v. Dep't of the Interior, Civ. No. 01-2299 (JDB) (D.D.C. 2001) (challenge to the unlawful confinement and display of polar bears in traveling Mexican circus). Gibbs v. Babbitt, 214 F.3d 483 (4th Cir. 2000), cert. denied , 2001 WL 137648 (defense of the constitutionality of special rule for reintroduction of endangered red fox). ASPCA v. Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, Civ. No. 01-7166 (EGS) (D.D.C.) ("take" of captive Asian elephants). Biodiversity Legal Foundation v. Babbitt, Civ. No. 96-641 (D.D.C., settlement approved, Oct. 17, 1996) (failure to provide notice and comment before deleting the ESA Category 2 species list). Biodiversity Legal Foundation v. Babbitt, 943 F. Supp. 23 (D.D.C. 1996) (challenge to decision not to list Alexander Archipelago wolf). Biodiversity Legal Foundation v. Babbitt, Civ. No. 96-1156 (D.D.C. March 27, 1997) (challenge to California mountain yellow legged frog 90-day finding). Cary
et al. v. Hall, et al., Civ. No. 05- 4363 (N.D. CA) (case
under ESA and NEPA challenging regulation allowing the killing of
captive-bred endangered species of African antelopes). Center for Biological Diversity v. Evans, 2005 WL 1514102 (N.D. Ca. 2005) (failure to designate critical habitat for the Rightwhale in the North Pacific Ocean). Cheat Lake Environment and Recreation Association v. Allegheny Wood Products, Inc., Civ. No. 05-61 (REM) (D.W.V.) (challenge to logging operation for causing "take" of the three-toothed land snail and Indiana bat). Biodiversity Legal Foundation v. Norton, 285 F. Supp.2d 1 (D.D.C. 2003) (critical habitat revision for Cape Sable seaside sparrow). Defenders of Wildlife v. Army Corps of Engineers, 73 F. Supp.2d 1094 (D. Ariz. 1999) (cumulative effects of development on the Pygmy owl). Defenders of Wildlife v. Babbitt, 958 F. Supp. 670 (D.D.C. 1997) (challenge to Fish and Wildlife Service's refusal to list the Canada lynx). Defenders of Wildlife v. Babbitt, 130 F. Supp.2d 121 (D.D.C. 2001) (failure to consider cumulative impacts of agencies' activities on Sonoran Pronghorn under section 7). Defenders of Wildlife v. Babbitt, Civ. No. 99-206 (CK) (D.D.C.) (challenge to the Fish and Wildlife Service's refusal to list the Atlantic salmon). Defenders of Wildlife v. Meissner, Civ. No. 99-2262 (JR) (D.D.C.) (challenge to Border Patrol activities in habitat of Jaguarundis and ocelots). Defenders of Wildlife v. Norton, Civ. No. 99-2072 (HHK) (D.D.C.) (challenge to Fish and Wildlife Service's failure to list Florida Black bear as threatened or endangered). Defenders of Wildlife v. Norton, 239 F. Supp.2d 9 (D.D.C. 2002) (challenge to the Fish and Wildlife Service's failure to list the lynx as endangered and to designate critical habitat). Defenders of Wildlife v. Widnall, Civ. No. 96-2117 (D.D.C. Settlement approved, Feb. 5, 1997) (challenge to Air Force bombing in Sonoron pronghorn habitat). The Fund for Animals v. Babbitt, Civ. No. 97-1126 (EGS) (D.D.C.) (failure to consider impacts of Yellowstone snowmobiling and trail grooming on bison). The Fund for Animals v. Babbitt, 903 F. Supp. 96 (D.D.C. 1995) (challenge to recovery plan for the grizzly bear). The Fund for Animals v. Lujan, Civ. No. 92-800 (D.D.C. 1992) (multi-species listing settlement). The Fund for Animals v. Norton, 294 F. Supp.2d 92 (D.D.C. 2003) (challenge to Yellowstone winter use plan). The Fund for Animals v. Williams, 246 F. Supp.2d 27 (D.D.C. 2003) (challenge to Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to authorize hunting of imperiled Trumpeter swans). Gibbs v. Babbitt, 214 F.3d 483 (4th Cir. 2000), cert. denied , 2001 WL 137648 (defense of the constitutionality of special rule for reintroduction of endangered red fox). Gerber v. Babbitt, 294 F.3d 173 (D.C. Cir. 2002) (challenge to Habitat Conservation Plan for the fox squirrel). In Defense of Animals v. Norton, Civ. No. 02-2068 (EGS) (D.D.C. 2002) (challenge to Asian elephant import permit issued to Marine World). Maine v. Norton, 257 F. Supp.2d 357 (D.Me. 2003) (defense of challenge to listing of Atlantic salmon). Mount Graham Coalition v. Thomas, 53 F.3d 970 (9th Cir. 1995) (challenge to telescope project in habitat of the Mt. Graham red squirrel). National Audubon Society v. Davis, 307 F.3d 835 (9th Cir. 2002) (defense of citizen initiative restricting wildlife traps and poisons). People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals v. Babbitt, Civ. No. 93-1836 (CRR) (D.D.C. 1994) (challenge to permit for Orangutans used in entertainment). People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals v. Department of the Interior, Civ. No. 01-2299 (JDB) (D.D.C. 2001) (challenge to the unlawful confinement and display of polar bears in traveling Mexican circus). Save the Manatee Club v. Ballard, 215 F. Supp.2d 88 (D.D.C. 2002) (enforcement of settlement agreement requiring new refuges and sanctuaries for manatees). Sierra Club v. Flowers, 423 F.Supp. 2d 1273 (S.D. Fla. 2006) (challenge to Army Corps of Engineers decision to authorize hard-rock mining adjacent to Everglades National Park without engaging in formal consultation). Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance v. Norton, 237 F. Supp.2d 48 (D.D.C. 2002) (challenge to oil and gas exploration outside Arches National Park). Southwest Center for Biological Diversity v. Babbitt, 939 F. Supp. 49 (D.D.C. 1996) (challenge to the Fish and Wildlife Service's failure to list the Queen Charlotte Goshawk in the Tongass National Forest). Southwest Center for Biological Diversity v. Babbitt, Civ. No. 98-934 (D.D.C.) (challenge to the Fish and Wildlife Service's failure to list the Queen Charlotte Goshawk in the Tongass National Forest after remand to the FWS). Spirit of the Sage Council v. Babbitt, Civ. No. 98-1873 (EGS) ("No Surprises I" -- challenge to the No Surprises rule for Habitat Conservation Plans). Spirit of the Sage Council v. Norton, 294 F.Supp.2d 67 (D.D.C. 2003) ("No Surprises II" -- challenge to No Surprises and other regulations applicable to Habitat Conservation Plans). Town of Golden Beach v. Army Corps of Engineers, Civ. No. 94-1816 (S.D. Fla. 1994) (beach renourishment injunction).
Animal
Legal Defense Fund v. Shalala, 104
F.3d 424 (D.C. Cir. 1997) (National Academy of Sciences committee
on animal care standards). Natural Resources Defense Council v. Richardson, Civ. No. 97-308 (D.D.C.) (challenge to NAS committee on the National Ignition Facility). Physicians' Committee for Responsible Medicine v. Glickman, 117 F. Supp.2d 1 (D.D.C. 2000) (declaring that the National Nutritional Guideline Committee violated FACA). Biodiversity Legal Foundation v. Department of Interior, Civ. No. 98-1812 (SS) (D.D.C.) (Settled, Jan. 12, 1999) (challenge to the Fish and Wildlife Service's failure to produce document concerning the mountain plover).
Alliance for the Wild Rockies v. Dep't of the Interior, 53 F. Supp.2d 32 (D.D.C. 1999) (public comments may not be withheld under Exemption 6). ASPCA v. Dep't of Agriculture, Civ. No. 01-2628 (RJL) (D.D.C.) (U.S. Department of Agriculture's failure to provide records concerning investigations of circus). Biodiversity Legal Foundation v. Dep't of Interior, Civ. No. 98-1812 (SS) (D.D.C.) (Settled, Jan. 12, 1999) (challenge to the Fish and Wildlife Service's failure to produce document concerning the mountain plover). Campaign for Responsible Transplantation v. Food & Drug Administration, 180 F. Supp. 2d 29 (D.D.C. 2001) (applicability of Exemptions 4 and 5 to permits for animal to human transplants). Center for Biological Diversity v. Marine Corps, Civ. No. 00-2387 (Hogan) (D.D.C.) (applicability of Exemption 5 to impacts of Camp Pendleton on endangered species). Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Marine Corps, No. 00-2387, 2005 WL 3262901 (D.D.C. Sept. 19, 2005) Consumers Union v. Nat'l Highway & Transportation Safety Administration, Civ. No. 98-1811 (D.D.C.) (Exemption 4 case concerning rollovers of Sport Utility Vehicles). DC "Jasper" Carlton v. Dep't of the Interior, Civ. No. 97-2105 (GK) (D.D.C.) (challenge to Fish and Wildlife Service's failure to produce documents concerning the use of Conservation Agreements instead of ESA-listing). Friends of Blackwater v U.S. Dept. of Interior, 391 F.Supp.2d 115 (D.D.C. 2005). Humane Society Of The United States v. Dep't of Agriculture, Civ. No. 05-197(GK) (D.D.C.)(challenging USDA's withholding of annual reports and failure to post reports on-line). In Defense of Animals v. Dep't of Health & Human Services, Civ. No. 99-3024 (D.D.C.) (challenge to the withholding of documents regarding the Coulston chimps). In Defense
of Animals v. Dep't of Agriculture, Civ. No. 02-557 (RWR)
(D.D.C.) (applicability of Exemptions 4 and 5 to closed investigations
of bioresearch lab). Judicial Watch v. Dep't of Energy, 310 F.Supp.2d 271 (D.D.C. 2004) (Cheney Energy Task Force records). Lurie v. Dep't of the Army, 970 F. Supp. 19 (D.D.C. 1997) (challenge to the government's withholding of information regarding AIDS research under Exemptions 6 and 7). The Nation v. Dep't of State, 71 F.3d 885 (D.C. Cir. 1995) (applicability of Exemption 6 to covert operative and adequacy of the search). Natural
Resources Defense Council v. Dep't of Energy, 191 F.
Supp.2d 41 (D.D.C. 2002) (Cheney Energy Task Force records). Natural Resources Defense Council v. National Marine Fisheries Service, Civ. No. 05-5172 (JGK) (D.N.Y.) (challenge to the National Marine Fisheries Service's failure to disclose documents concerning the Dep't of Navy's use of sonar). Physicians' Committee for Responsible Medicine v. Glickman, 117 F. Supp.2d 1 (D.D.C. 2000) (Exemption 6 may not be invoked to withhold conflict of interest information on advisory committee). People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals v. Dep't of Agriculture, Civ. No. 03-195 (RWR) (D.D.C.) (segregability and search issues and applicability of Exemptions 4 and 5 to USDA loan guarantee to country's largest puppy distributor). People for
the Ethical Treatment of Animals v. USDA, Civ. No. 03-195,
2005 WL 1241141 (D.D.C. May 25, 2005) (finding agency's Vaughn Index
inadequate and some Exemption 4 withholdings un-substantiated and
ordering the release of certain information). People for Ethical Treatment of Animals v. U.S. Dep't. of Agriculture., No. 06-930, 2007 WL 1720136 (D.D.C. June 11, 2007). Ralph Hoar & Associates v. Nat'l Highway & Transportation Safety Administration, 985 F. Supp. 1 (D.D.C. 1997) (applicability of Exemption 4 to information on Chrysler mini-van defects). Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Glickman, 154 F.3d 426 (D.C. Cir. 1998) (en banc) (individual who goes to zoo to visit particular animals has standing to challenge U.S. Department of Agriculture's regulations issued under the Animal Welfare Act). California Dep't of Health Services v. Babbitt, 46 F. Supp.2d 13 (D.D.C. 1999)(defense of Interior's refusal to proceed with Ward Valley dump land transfer), aff'd on standing grounds, U.S. Ecology Center v. Babbitt, 231 F.3d 20 (D.C. Cir. 2000). Coast Alliance v. Babbitt, 6 F. Supp.2d 29 (D.D.C. 1998) (coastal barrier resources). Hulsizer v. Labor Day Committee, 734 A.2d 848 (Pa. 1999) (Pennsylvanian Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has standing to challenge Pennsylvania pigeon shoots). Spirit of the Sage Council v. Norton, 294 F.Supp.2d 67 (D.D.C. 2003) ("No Surprises II" -- challenge to No Surprises and other regulations applicable to Habitat Conservation Plans). Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Veneman, Civ. No. 03-3400 (PJH) (N.D. Ca. 2003), appeal pending (challenge to U.S. Department of Agriculture's failure to finalize policy to promote psychological welfare of primates in captivity). Center for Biological Diversity v. Veneman, Civ. No. 03-369 (RCL) (D.D.C. 2003) on appeal (unreasonable delay in updating grazing fees). Environmental Defense Fund v. Babbitt, 93-1801 (D.C. Cir. settled) (unreasonable delay case regarding natural resource damages). In re American Rivers, Civ. No. 03-1122 (D.C. Cir.) (challenge to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's failure to respond to citizen petition seeking ESA consultation concerning hydropower complex's effect on endangered salmon). In re Bluewater Network and Ocean Advocates, 234 F.3d 1305 (D.C. Cir. 2000) (failure to promulgate regulations for oil tanker leak detection devices as mandated by Oil Pollution Act).
The Fund for Animals v. Norton, Civ. No. 05-777 (EGS) (challenge to Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to terminate MBTA protections for Mute Swans). The Fund For Animals v. Norton, 281 F. Supp.2d 209 (D.D.C. 2003) (challenge to Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to authorize the killing of Mute Swans). The Fund for Animals v. Williams, 246 F. Supp.2d 27 (D.D.C. 2003) (challenge to Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to authorize hunting of imperiled Trumpeter swans). Humane Society of the US v. Glickman, 217 F.3d 882 (D.C. Cir. 2000) (challenge to Fish and Wildlife Service's policy of not requiring federal agencies to comply with the MBTA, and to USDA's decision to kill Canada Geese without an MBTA permit). National Audubon Society v. Davis, 307 F.3d 835 (9th Cir. 2002) (defense of citizen initiative restricting wildlife traps and poisons). The Fund for Animals v. Norton, 04 CV 0959 (S.D.N.Y.) (challenge to depredation order for cormorants).
Anderson v. Evans, 350 F.3d 815 (9th Cir. 2003) (challenge to NMFS permit authorizing whaling). People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals v. Dep't of the Interior, Civ. No. 01-2299 (JDB) (D.D.C. 2001) (challenge to the unlawful confinement and display of polar bears in traveling Mexican circus). National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Anderson v. Evans, 350 F.3d 815 (9th Cir. 2003) (challenge to NMFS permit authorizing whaling). Animal Protection Institute v. Stanton, Civ. No. 97-2563 (D.D.C.) (challenge to the Park Service's decision to kill white-tailed deer in Cuyahoga National Park). California Dep't of Health Services v. Babbitt, 46 F. Supp.2d 13 (D.D.C. 1999) (defense of Interior's refusal to proceed with Ward Valley dump land transfer). Cary et al. v. Hall, et al., Civ. No. 05- 4363 (N.D. CA) (case under ESA and NEPA challenging regulation allowing the killing of captive-bred endangered species of African antelopes). Defenders of Wildlife v. Army Corps of Engineers, 73 F. Supp.2d 1094 (D. Ariz. 1999) (cumulative effects of development on the Pygmy owl). Defenders of Wildlife v. Meissner, Civ. No. 99-2262 (JR) (D.D.C.) (challenge to Border Patrol activities in habitat of Jaguarundis and ocelots). Defenders of Wildlife v. Babbitt, 130 F. Supp.2d 121 (D.D.C. 2001) (failure to consider cumulative impacts of agencies' activities on Sonoran Pronghorn). The Florida Biodiversity Project v. Kennedy , Civ. No. 95-CIV-FTM-24(D) (settlement approved Feb. 25, 1996) (M.D. Fla. 1995) (challenge to ORV use in Big Cypress National Preserve). The Fund for Animals v. Babbitt, Civ. No. 97-1126 (EGS) (D.D.C.) (winter use of Yellowstone). The Fund for Animals v. Bureau of Land Management, Civ. No. 01-1903 (RJL) (D.D.C.) (challenge to wild horses and burros management) The Fund for Animals v. Clark, 27 F. Supp.2d 8 (D.D.C. 1998) (challenge to Federal agency plan to shoot bison in Wyoming). The Fund for Animals, Inc. v. Espy, 814 F. Supp. 142 (D.D.C. 1993) (challenge to killing of Yellowstone bison). The Fund For Animals v. Hall, 2006 WL 2512872 (D.D.C. Aug. 31, 2006) (cumulative effects of hunting on migratory birds and threatened and endangered species). The Fund for Animals v. Mainella, 283 F. Supp.2d 418, 432 (D. Mass. 2003) (challenge to pheasant release and hunting on national park lands). The Fund for Animals v. Norton, 294 F. Supp.2d 92 (D.D.C. 2003) (challenge to Yellowstone winter use plan). The Fund For Animals v. Norton, 281 F. Supp.2d 209 (D.D.C. 2003) (challenge to Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to authorize the killing of Mute Swans). The Fund for Animals v. Williams, Civ. No. 03-677 (RMU) (D.D.C. 2002) (challenge to Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to open dozens of National wildlife Refuges to hunting). In Defense of Animals v. Norton, Civ. No. 02-2068 (EGS) (D.D.C. 2002) (challenge to Asian elephant import permit issued to Marine World). Metcalf v. Daley, 214 F.3d 1135 (9th Cir. 2000) (challenge to gray whale hunting by the Makah Tribe). Natural Resources Defense Council v. Richardson, Civ. No. 89-1835; Civ. No. 97-936 (D.D.C.) (challenge to Department of Energy's failure to undertake environmental review of nuclear clean-ups). Sierra Club v. Flowers, 423 F. Supp.2d 1273 (S.D. Fla. 2006) (challenge to Army Corps of Engineers decision to authorize hard-rock mining adjacent to Everglades National Park). Sierra Club v. Maniella, Civ. No. 04-2012 (JDB) (challenging Park Service's failure to comply with APA, NEPA, and Organic Act in weaking standards for directional drilling). Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance v. Norton, 237 F. Supp.2d 48 (D.D.C. 2002) (challenge to oil and gas exploration outside Arches National Park). The Town of Golden Beach v. Army Corps of Engineers, Civ. No. 94-1816 (S.D. Fla. 1994) (beach renourishment injunction on NEPA grounds). Winston v. Ballard, Civ. No. 99-53 (D.D.C. 1999) (beach renourishment TRO and settlement with Corps).
The Fund for Animals v. Clark, 27 F. Supp.2d 8 (D.D.C. 1998) (challenge to Federal agency plan to shoot bison in Wyoming).
Dalton v. Forest Service, Civ. No. 97-774 (D.D.C. 1997) (Forest Service employees' appeal rights). Comments on Fish and Wildlife Service's Proposed Changes to ESA Enhancement Regulations (for the International Fund for Animal Welfare). Comments on New Jersey Humane Regulations (for Farm Sanctuary) Koala Listing Petition (for The Fund for Animals and AFA). Park Service Organic Act (PSOA) Animal Protection Institute v. Stanton, Civ. No. 97-2563 (D.D.C.) (challenge to the Park Service's decision to kill white-tailed deer in Cuyahoga National Park). Bluewater Network v. Mainella, Civ. No. 00-2093 (GK) (D.D.C.) (challenge to personal watercraft rule). The Florida Biodiversity Project v. Kennedy, Civ. No. 95-FTM-24(D) (settlement approved Feb. 25, 1996) (M.D. Fla. 1995) (challenge to ORV use in Big Cypress National Preserve). The Fund for Animals v. Babbitt, Civ. No. 97-1126 (EGS) (D.D.C.) (winter use of Yellowstone). The Fund for Animals, Inc. v. Espy, 814 F. Supp. 142 (D.D.C. 1993) (challenge to killing of Yellowstone bison). The Fund for Animals v. Mainella, 283 F. Supp.2d 418, 432 (D. Mass. 2003) (challenge to pheasant release and hunting on national park lands). The Fund for Animals v. Norton, 294 F. Supp.2d 92 (D.D.C. 2003) (challenge to Yellowstone winter use plan). Sierra Club v. Maniella, Civ. No. 04-2012 (JDB) (challenging Park Service's failure to comply with APA, NEPA, and Organic Act in weaking standards for directional drilling). Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) United States v. Philip Morris USA, Inc.,No. 99-2496 (GK) (D.D.C.) (granting public health groups intervention as of right in federal government's civil RICO action against tobacco industry). Farm Sanctuary v. N.J. Dep't of Agriculture, Civ. No. A-006319-03T3 (N.J. Sup.) (challenge to New Jersey Dep't of Agriculture's standards for the humane treatment of domestic livestock). Hulsizer v. Labor Day Committee, 734 A.2d 848 (Pa. 1999) (challenge to Pennsylvania pigeon shoots). Mohler v. Labor Day Committee, 663 A.2d 162 (Pa. Super. 1995) (challenge to Pennsylvania pigeon shoots).
Animal Protection Institute v. Babbitt, Civ. No. R-85-365 (D. Nevada) (challenge to wild horses and burros management).
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