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25 Jun 2020, 9:58 am by kblocher@hslf.org
That’s why the Humane Society of the United States and the Humane Society Legislative Fund are supporting a bill in Congress, the Captive Primate Safety Act, H.R. 1776, that would make it difficult for individuals not qualified to handle primates to buy and keep them as pets. [read post]
15 Sep 2021, 9:52 am by Cynthia Marcotte Stamer
Stamer also has worked internationally and domestically as an advisor to business, community and government leaders on these and other legislative, regulatory and other legislative and regulatory design, drafting, interpretation and enforcement, as well as regularly advises and represents organizations on the design, administration and defense of workforce, employee benefit and compensation, safety, discipline, reengineering, regulatory and operational compliance and other… [read post]
4 Feb 2017, 3:42 pm by David Jensen
"The reference to the Washington involves the likelihood that the Trump Administration would impose restrictions on federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research. [read post]
2 Aug 2020, 2:20 pm
  Driven through a series of alliances of leading civil society organs, key developing states, and academic thought leaders, over the course of five sessions the OEIGWG has developed an instrument, the current version of which,  a revised draft legally binding instrument on business activities and human rights,  was released in 2019. [read post]
8 May 2018, 10:13 am by Julia Malleck
The bipartisan bill is endorsed by the National Whistleblower Center, the nation’s top whistleblower advocacy group, and leading wildlife conservation organizations including the World Wildlife Fund, African Wildlife Foundation, Humane Society Legislative Fund, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Oceana, Sea Turtle Conservancy, Animal Welfare Institute, and Wildlife Conservation Society. [read post]
8 May 2018, 10:13 am by Julia Malleck
The bipartisan bill is endorsed by the National Whistleblower Center, the nation’s top whistleblower advocacy group, and leading wildlife conservation organizations including the World Wildlife Fund, African Wildlife Foundation, Humane Society Legislative Fund, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Oceana, Sea Turtle Conservancy, Animal Welfare Institute, and Wildlife Conservation Society. [read post]
28 Dec 2023, 9:54 am by kblocher@hslf.org
“Voters from California to Florida are exercising their rights at the ballot box by voting for animal welfare laws, and the federal government should not interfere with their right to do so,” said Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund. [read post]
7 Oct 2022, 6:07 am by Muhammad Kamal
Rather than invoking a national security waiver to release the funds—as numerous administrations have done in previous years—the State Department sidestepped Congress by weakening legislative requirements that required withholding military aid until the Egyptian government took clear steps to strengthen the rule of law, implement reforms to protect basic freedoms, and hold its security forces accountable for human rights violations. [read post]
6 Jan 2014, 8:30 pm
Working with management and advisers to review the company’s business and strategy, with a view toward minimizing vulnerability to attacks by activist hedge funds.3. [read post]
15 May 2020, 10:06 am by kblocher@hslf.org
The Humane Society of the United States is challenging this move in court, and the Humane Society Legislative Fund is pushing for laws in Congress that would not only stop these damaging changes to the ESA from taking effect, but would further strengthen protections for wildlife. [read post]
2 Jan 2020, 10:59 am by Sara Amundson
Paul Morigi/AP Images for HSLF The Humane Society of the United States and the Humane Society Legislative Fund supported efforts to pass the laws—in California in 2018 and in Illinois and Nevada in 2019—and we are happy that these three states have stepped up. [read post]
20 Jan 2014, 8:07 am by James Hamilton
The Rapporteur emphasized that it is not in the interest of society as a whole when the price of rice or grain goes up simply because there has been speculation on the markets.The MiFID is the main piece of E.U. regulation on financial markets. [read post]
15 Mar 2012, 5:00 pm by Karen Meckstroth
And sometimes a philanthropist is a for profit corporation on a mission to use the funding and power of business to materially benefit humanity and the environment. [read post]
24 Oct 2009, 4:00 am
Some of the specific questions include:+ Briefly explain the broader legal landscape regarding business and human rights.+ Did incorporation or listing of companies historically, or does it today, require any recognition of a duty to society, including respect for human rights? [read post]
16 Oct 2018, 7:00 pm
In preparing its report, the Working Group benefited from written submissions by interested parties in response to an open call for input; interviews with a number of experts; and consultations with business organizations, civil society organizations, States and other stakeholders convened in Bangkok, Beijing, Buenos Aires, Geneva, London, Paris, Santiago, Washington, D.C. and Zurich.1 7. [read post]
17 Apr 2018, 12:02 pm by klastufka
Legislation addressing the link between animal abuse and violence against humans is essential to protecting Californians. [read post]
4 Nov 2020, 11:42 am by kblocher@hslf.org
Patience – every vote counts kblocher@hslf.org Wed, 11/04/2020 - 19:42 We thought it might come to this, and with no declared winner in the presidential election, and a number of important House and Senate seats in play, we are in a holding pattern with our Humane Society Legislative Fund review of key outcomes. [read post]
17 Mar 2013, 8:00 am by Clay
From the Bike Fed: "As the state budget is being debated later this spring, 2013 is a critical year for securing vital bicycling funding and passing Vulnerable Users’ legislation. [read post]