Chicago Pet Store Ban Lawsuit: A Cautionary Tale

February 23, 2015
Publication: CindyLu’s Muse
Summary: Last year was a banner year in Illinois for those wanting to see the end of puppy mill pets sold in pet stores. Considerations took place in towns, counties, and even at the state level,. With great fanfare last Spring the city of Chicago passed a ban, and Cook County soon followed suit. While well-intentioned, a rush to legislate without sufficient counsel led to undesirable consequences, though.