Oklahoma Bar Journal
September 2026 | Animal Law

FEATURES
Cost of Care for Animal Abuse CasesBy Jeanne Snider The Migratory Bird Treaty Act at More Than a Century: A Bird’s-Eye View of the History, Evolution, and Future of Federal Migratory Bird Protection
By Charis Ward Defending Criminal Dog-Bite Cases in Oklahoma: Dangerous-Dog Charges, Owner Liability and Preserving the Dog’s Life
By Morgan Maxey Why Oklahoma Should Care About USDA’s Pork Line-Speed Proposal: The Hidden Stakes of High-Speed Slaughter
By Will Lowrey and Emily Boden Torres The Regulation of Dangerous Dogs
By Gunner Briscoe Resolving Animal-Related Disputes in Oklahoma: When Mediation Serves Clients Better Than Litigation
By Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton
PLUS
From the President | Annual Meeting MattersBy Amber Peckio From the Executive Director | Step Up and Lead: Get Involved in OBA Leadership
By Janet Johnson Bar Foundation News | Oklahoma Bar Foundation Court Grants at Work
By Renee DeMoss
Young Lawyers Division | 2027 YLD Leadership Candidates
By Alexandra J. “Allie” Gage
The Back Page | What is Animal Law?
By Gary Maxey