Professor John Hall was quoted in an article in Asia Times addressing corruption allegations with the Cambodian war crimes tribunal. In the piece, entitled “Genocidal loopholes in Cambodia,” Professor Hall was quoted as saying that “the corruption allegations could ‘fatally’ damage the tribunal if the Cambodian government cannot stamp it out.” Read article…
Chapman University School of Law has been selected to host the 2009 American Collegiate Moot Court Association’s national tournament on January 16-17, 2009. The tournament brings the top 64 teams from six regional competitions to Chapman for a two day event that will determine the national champions and other top teams. Learn more…
Professor Ronald Rotunda was mentioned in an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune addressing handgun bans entitled, “Chicago defies forgotten 2nd Amendment.” In the piece, the author, Steve Chapman, stated, “There is no reason to think the justices would exempt the 2nd Amendment from that rule. Ronald Rotunda, a constitutional scholar at Chapman University law school,
Chapman Law’s student organization, Outlaw, organized and co-sponsored with the Orange County Equality Coalition (“OCEC”) a forum entitled, “Prop 8 Passed: What Next?” on Monday, November 24. Jayne Kacer, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and a faculty sponsor of Outlaw, moderated the event, which included professors, students and members of OCEC who addressed key issues in the
Associate Dean Timothy Canova was quoted in an article in Business Week, entitled “Foreclosures: Washington to the Rescue?” addressing the current financial crisis. In the piece, Dean Canova stated, “There is a shift under way. Even people who normally would ideologically resist this course are beginning to realize the practical realities.” Read article…
Professor Michael Bazyler was quoted in an article in the Wall Street Journal, entitled “Battle for Holocaust Assets Roils Israel.” In the piece, he noted that the Israelis said, “We are not really cheating the survivors. It’s all within the Jewish community, within Israel. It’s not the same as it being held by the Swiss.’”
Professor Mario Mainero was quoted in an article in the Los Angeles Times entitled, “Orange County sheriff’s crackdown on gun permits comes under fire.” Professor Mainero commented on Supervisor Chris Norby’s resolution to concealed gun permits, stating “Even if the board approved Norby’s resolution, there is little chance that it would be binding on the
Professor Kurt Eggert was quoted in an article in the Orange County Register entitled, “Foreclosures blanket O.C.: Banks seized more homes in nearly every ZIP in county in 3rd quarter.” Professor Eggert agreed with others quoted saying, “proposals he has reviewed to modify loans lack sufficient teeth. Perhaps the only thing that might work would
Professor John Hall was mentioned in an article entitled “Courage, Hope and the Power of Dance Help Bring War-Torn Cambodia Back to Life.” This article discusses Chapman’s international documentary program in which students are sent around the world with cameras to create pieces. This past summer Chapman University Professor Jeff Swimmer, along with Professor Hall
Associate Dean Timothy Canova authored an op-ed appearing in the Orange County Register entitled, “Reader Rebuttal: free markets.” In his piece, Dean Canova discusses the background leading up to the subprime lending crisis. He writes that, “…the financial deregulation of the Reagan era foreshadowed many more recent developments, including the hiding of worthless assets through