On behalf of concerned marine mammal scientists and researchers, Kristen Schlemmer of Irvine & Conner PLLC filed an amicus brief (also known as a “friend of the court” brief) in support of a petition for rehearing of the Eleventh Circuit’s January 12, 2018 decision in People for the Ethical Treatment …
Court Sets Schedule in Aquarium Tigers Case
On December 14, the Court held a scheduling conference in Conley v. Houston Aquarium, Inc., which challenges the living conditions of four tigers who have been at the Aquarium since 2004 and who, by the Aquarium’s own admission, have not been outside for more than 13 years. The trial in the case …
Houston’s Downtown Aquarium Sued for Violations of the Endangered Species Act
Today, on behalf of their client Cheryl Conley, Irvine & Conner and the Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a federal lawsuit under the Endangered Species Act against Landry’s Downtown Aquarium, a restaurant and amusement park complex located on the edge of Downtown Houston. The lawsuit challenges the living conditions of …
Irvine & Conner Interviewed About Captive Tigers at the Downtown Aquarium
KHOU11 interviewed Irvine & Conner attorney Kristen Schlemmer about the four tigers living for more than 12 years in entirely indoor enclosures at the Downtown Aquarium. Ms. Schlemmer said it is “common sense” that the four tigers deserve “access to the outdoors.” Watch the full interview here.
Irvine & Conner and Animal Legal Defense Fund Serve Landry’s Inc. Notice of Intent to Sue for Endangered Species Act Violations
This week, Irvine & Conner and Animal Legal Defense Fund served Houston’s Downtown Aquarium and Landry’s Inc. with a notice of intent to sue for violations of the Endangered Species Act. The notice alleges harm and harassment to a federally listed species: four tigers, who are kept in unlawful conditions …