In her current position, Suzanne Grandt works with the State Bar of California as Assistant General Counsel. She serves this role with great passion and provides in-house legal advice, representation, and services to the State Bar, its governing board, management, staff, and committees. Suzanne is continually searching for ways in which she can improve legal services for the people of California and beyond.
How Companies Can Avoid Animal Rights Litigation
Some people support consuming animal products, and others do not, but many agree that animals should get dignified treatment even if keepers slaughter or get products like milk from them. Animal rights organizations like ALDF are doing their best to halt this trend by litigating cases to stop abusive practices and establish justice for animals within the legal system.
Train Staff on Animal Welfare Laws
It is essential for organizations that deal with animals to train staff on the correct ways...
Pam Habner on Making Business More Inclusive
Lending and U.S. Branded Cards at Citi are headed by Pam Habner. These organizations have a history of successfully launching products and features that meet the changing needs of the company’s customers. One of those innovative products was Citi’s Custom Cash Card. This was designed to reward all who use it and change their shopping behaviors. The chosen name feature enables the cardholders to use their self-identified chosen first name. This can be done without the necessity of a legal name...
The Impact of Supporting Women-Owned Businesses
Women empowerment has proven vital in the progressive aspect of any social construct. The spilling effect of women’s economic empowerment is reduced unemployment rates, growth of economies, spirited communities, and gender parity in commerce. Currently, there are nearly 13 million women-owned businesses positively impacting the state’s economy.
The 2019 American Express State of Women-Owned Businesses Report noted that women-owned businesses grew twice as much in three years, with black women...
How the Pandemic Resulted in a Decrease of Animal Testing
Pandemics are a constant threat to humans and animals alike. While scientists have worked feverishly to create vaccines for the most recent pandemics, such as HIV/AIDS, smallpox, and SARS, they have experimented with other methods of control in the past. One method was animal testing. During the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, an estimated 21 million animals were infected and killed in the United States alone for this purpose. However, because so many people died from breathing in animal-influence...
Why You Should Buy Cage-Free Eggs
High in fat and protein, low in sugar and carbs, and a vital ingredient in a plethora of dishes in every culture on earth, eggs are a staple for a reason. Unfortunately, buying eggs today isn’t as simple as it used to be. Today’s eggs come with additional labels, like “free-range,’ “organic,” or “cage-free.” At the very least, everyone should be buying cage-free eggs over generic supermarket eggs. Here are three reasons why.
Why You Should Buy Cage-Free Eggs
It’s more humane
The cage-free des...
How to Better Support Women-Owned Businesses
Up until the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, women-owned businesses were the fastest growing sector in the United States. They generated some $1.6 trillion in revenue and employed 9.4 million people.
When the pandemic swooped it swept away more than 50% of sales for 47% of female-owned enterprises. By comparison, 41% of male-owned businesses suffered similar setbacks.
Women-owned businesses will also likely take a longer time to recover for a variety of complex reasons. Whatever the case, t...
The Best And Worst States For Working Moms
Working moms have long faced challenges when it comes to balancing work and home life, as well as the high cost of childcare and the lack of equal pay. And some states have it better (or worse) than others. In a study conducted by WalletHub, the organization found that some states provide the best opportunities for working mothers- while other states simply fall flat.
WalletHub looked at multiple factors including the cost and quality of childcare, the gender pay gap, the median salary for a ...
What to Know About Fostering Animals During the Pandemic
Since the beginning of the pandemic, shelters have been overloaded with stray animals. One way to help is to offer to foster a cat or dog. Fosters take animals into their home until the animal is ready for adoption. This allows shelters to keep their doors open, as it frees up space for other animals that may be surrendered due to financial hardship during the pandemic. It also minimizes the amount of staff needed in order to successfully run the shelter in the time of Covid 19.
The foster to...
Women Leaders Spotlight: Cynt Marshall
Recent sports news from the USA highlighted the challenges, opportunities, and concerns of black athletes. Issues relating to African sports officials were also among the topics in Black History Month, 2020.
Supporting Animals in Texas During the Power Crisis
The power crisis impacting the state of Texas has left millions of people without reliable electricity and heat. Some people have lost their lives, and many others have been put in dangerous housing situations. However, human beings are far from the only ones suffering.
Many pet owners left their animals outside in all of this. In some cases, it was just absentmindedly.
The Best Animal Charities to Support in 2021
Donating to a deserving animal charity accomplishes multiple things. You feel good about yourself. The charity gets a much-needed financial boost. Animals are saved from horrific fates. You get a nice tax deduction.
Activist Spotlight: Angela Davis
Activist Spotlight: Angela Davis
Angela Davis is a significant political figure for her radical activism on racial, gender, and economic justice.
Activist Spotlight: Coretta Scott King
Coretta Scott King, the wife of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was a civil rights leader and activist for decades. From her earliest work at her husband’s side to her recent activism, King proved a leading light in the fight to create a better, fairer world.
Childhood and Education
Born in Marion, Alabama, Coretta Scott followed her stellar high school career with multiple college degrees. She studied education and music at Antioch College in Ohio before moving on to the New England...
Caring for Your Pets During Winter Months
As wintertime approaches, many pet owners settle around the fireplace with their beloved companions. It’s a time of giving, and as such, your furry friend deserves warm care to combat the freezing temperatures.
3 Reasons to Fight For a Global Wildlife Trade Ban
The global wildlife trade is a vast, multibillion-dollar industry, which has led to millions of animals being captured, killed, and trafficked every year. This awful practice places a great deal of pressure on thousands of species and is one of the leading factors endangering global animal populations. Here are three important reasons to fight for a ban on international wildlife trade.
1. Disease control
Animal-borne illnesses, also known as zoonotic infections, have caused numerous epidemics...