Associate Dean Timothy Canova was quoted in an article in the Washington Times, entitled “Treasuries Shaky as Investors’ Sanctuary.” The article discusses the “bubble” that has developed in the market for Treasury debt. Dean Canova comments that there is not only a bubble developing in US Treasuries, but also in the US dollar. Canova states,
Professor Timothy Canova’s 20-minute interview discussing the Federal Reserve and other related matters aired on KPFA.
Dean John Eastman and Professor Larry Rosenthal each published point-counterpoint op-eds in Los Angeles Times regarding John Yoo’s visiting appointment at Chapman and the legal opinions he authored in 2002 and 2003 while serving in the Office of Legal Counsel at the Department of Justice as well as the general question, “Does John Yoo Belong in Front
Associate Professor John Hall is quoted extensively in an article in New York Times entitled, “Corruption Allegations Affect Khmer Rouge Trials.” The article discusses how allegations of corruption among the tribunal staff have slowed the international funding that keeps the process moving forward. Professor Hall states, “My greatest fear is that the tribunal will simply fade
Visiting Professor Tom Campbell was featured in an article in the Los Angeles Times, entitled “Gubernatorial candidate Tom Campbell defies political norm.” The article covers Professor Campbell’s bid as an unconventional conservative gubernatorial candidate. In discussing his Prop. 1A views, Professor Campbell states, “I don’t like tax increases. But this is short-term pain for a
Professor Scott Howe contributed a chapter in the recently released book “Death Penalty Stories” (2009). Professor Howe wrote chapter 11, on the Roper v. Simmons cases.
Professor Daniel Bogart has co-authored a book entitled Inside Property Law: What Matters and Why (2009). The book emphasizes the essential components of Property Law, how they fit together, and why. Pedagogical features of the book include graphics, Sidebars, and Frequently Asked Questions, among others.
Professor Vernon Smith and Visiting Research Associate Steven Gjerstad published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal entitled, “From Bubble to Depression?” The article discusses effects of the collapse of the housing-bubble on the economy. Smith and Gjerstad write, “Why does one crash cause minimal damage to the financial system, so that the economy can
Visiting Assistant Professor Kyndra Rotunda was quoted in The Collegian, in a piece entitled, “Scholars debate Constitutionality of Gitmo.” The article covered a recent debate at the University of Richmond regarding legal issues of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. In discussing the Geneva Convention’s protection of Guantanamo detainees Professor Rotunda stated, “Even today, the press
Professor Rosenthal filed a brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in McDonald v. City of Chicago, an appeal presenting the question whether the right to bear arms found in the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution applies to state and