Faculty
Full-Time Faculty
Rebecca Jean Huss
Education
LL.M., International and Comparative Law, University of Iowa (1995)
J.D., University of Richmond (1992)
B.A., University of Northern Iowa (1989)
Courses Taught & Research Interests
Business Associations, Mergers and Acquisitions, Animal Law, Securities Regulation, Sales and Commercial Paper, International Commercial Dispute Resolution, Business Planning
Scholarly Works
Rescue Me: Legislating Cooperation Between Animal Control Authorities and Rescue Organizations, 39 Conn. L. Rev. 2059 (2007). SSRN | Bepress
Video
Prof. Huss speaks about her experience as court-appointed guardian/special master of the American pit bull terriers in the Michael Vick case and her innovative research in the field of Animal Law.
No Pets Allowed: Housing Issues and Companion Animals, 11 Animal L. 69 (2005). SSRN | Westlaw | Lexis | Animal Legal & Historical Center
Recent Developments in Animal Law, 40 Tort Trial & Ins. Prac. L.J. 233 (2005). SSRN | Westlaw
Valuation in Veterinary Malpractice, 35 Loy. U. Chi. L.J. 479 (2004). SSRN | Westlaw | Lexis
Separation, Custody and Estate Planning Issues Relating to Companion Animals, 74 U. Colo. L. Rev. 181 (2003). SSRN | Westlaw | Lexis | Animal Legal & Historical Center
Professional Activities
American Bar Association - Sections of Business Law and TIPS
American Veterinary Medical Law Association
Previous Professional Experience
IN THE NEWS
Guardian of Vick pit bulls comments on case
Professor Rebecca J. Huss, court-appointed guardian/special master of the American pit bull terriers in the Michael Vick case, has released a statement following sentencing of the final federal defendant charged in the Bad Newz Kennel investigation.
Prior to joining the law faculty, Professor Huss practiced corporate law in two large firms and worked in the law department of a pharmaceutical company's animal health division.
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