The Los Angeles Times interviewed Professor Kurt Eggert in an article entitled, “Consumer-Protection Agency Launches amid Lingering Controversy,” about the government’s role in financial abuses. Professor Eggert told the Times that the continued battle over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shows how much it is needed. “There’s kind of a war going on to, if
Congratulations to Chapman Law alumnus and Orange County Bar Association Member Jeffrey Astarabadi, who was recently made principal at Much Shelist. Chapman alumnus Astarabaldi’s practice is concentrated in civil litigation, representing clients in both the prosecution and defense of complex business and real estate matters.
Larry Mantle invited Professor Larry Rosenthal on Air Talk to discuss juror conduct, specifically whether: After servicing, is it wrong for jurors to cash in? Professor Rosenthal engaged in a spirited debate about the aftermath of the Casey Anthony murder trial, jurors selling their stories to the media, and Florida’s legislative efforts to limit the
Chapman Law Professor John Eastman spoke on a panel of law experts at UCI, which addressed how a conservative-leaning U.S. Supreme Court has frequently come down on the liberal side of several major issues. Also on the panel were Slate Senior Editor Dahlia Lithwick, the Los Angeles Times’ Supreme Court reporter David Savage, UCI School
The Washington Post interviewed Professor Larry Rosenthal in an article entitled, “Obama, Democrats Not Ready to Play 14th Amendment Card with Debt Ceiling.” The article explored the possibility of President Obama simply declaring the debt ceiling unconstitutional to be done with it. Professor Rosenthal told the Washington Post he doubted that could work. “What the
The Los Angeles Times interviewed Professor Katherine Darmer about the federal criminal trial of Roger Clemens and the testimony of his former close friend and teammate with the Yankees, Andy Pettitte. “I’ve always thought this case was strong for the government and that Pettitte is an unusually strong witness,” Professor Darmer told the Times. “He
Veterans Law Review has accepted Chapman 3L Allison Lin’s Comment entitled, “WARNING: Enlisting in the Military May be Hazardous to Your Health: An Examination of Appropriate Solutions for Veterans Poisoned by Contaminated Water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.” Read Allison’s Comment when it is published in January 2012.
The Los Angeles Times interviewed Professor John Eastman in an article entitled “Clarence Thomas Doesn’t Mind Being the Odd Man Out.” Professor Eastman, a former Thomas clerk, told the Times, “He looks to how the Constitution was understood at the time of the ratification. He goes to first principles. And he is willing to challenge
Professor Tim Canova was highlighted in a piece entitled, “Canova on a Public Option in Banking,” in Concurring Opinions, which discussed his recent work, including a talk Professor Canova gave at the Roosevelt Institute’s Future of the Fed event earlier this year. “Canova’s careful understanding of the past, and revival of the remarkable Eccles, is