Professor of Law

Rebecca.Huss@valpo.edu

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Education

LL.M., International and Comparative Law, U. 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, Business Planning

Scholarly Works

Why Context Matters:  Defining Service Animals Under Federal Law, forthcoming 37 Pepp. L. Rev. ___ (2010). SSRN

The Pervasive Nature of Animal Law: How the Law Impacts the Lives of People and their Animal Companions, 43 Val. U. L. Rev. 1131 (2009). SSRN

Lessons Learned: Acting as Guardian/Special Master in the Bad Newz Kennel Case, 15 Animal L. 69 (2008). SSRN

Rescue Me:  Legislating Cooperation Between Animal Control Authorities and Rescue Organizations, 39 Conn. L. Rev. 2059 (2007). SSRN 

No Pets Allowed: Housing Issues and Companion Animals, 11 Animal L. 69 (2005). SSRN | Westlaw | Lexis

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

Professional Activities

American Bar Association - Sections of Business Law and TIPS, Animal Law Committee Vice Chair
American Veterinary Medical Law Association

Previous Professional Experience

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.