Professor Lawrence Rosenthal was quoted in an article in the Wall Street Journal entitled, “Federal Law Enforcement Helps to Tackle Expanding Gang Problem.” The article discusses the increase of federal prosecutions of gang members in the greater Los Angeles area as an approach to combat the gang problem in the city. Professor Rosenthal argues that
Professor Kyndra Rotunda was interviewed by The Laramie Boomerang about her recent book, “Honor Bound: Inside the Guantanamo Trials,” and the procedures afforded to detainees held in Guantanamo Bay. In the article. entitled “JAG Offers Insight Into Guantanamo Bay,” Professor Rotunda said, “From my experience, the troops are acting honorably, and they are upholding the
Professor Michael Bazyler was quoted in a New York Times article, “Naming Rights and Historical Wrongs.” The article discusses the possible sale of naming rights of the new stadium belonging to the New York Giants and Jets to the Munich-based insurance company, Allianz. “If it was Allianz Stadium, would I not go to the game?
Adjunct Professor C.D. “Chuck” Michel was interviewed for an article appearing in the Los Angeles Daily Journal. The article, “Gun Rights Warrior Fights for NRA in California,” chronicles Professor Michel’s legal career and his work in the field of firearms law. After opening his own practice, Professor Michel represented the California Rifle and Pistol Association
Professor Kurt Eggert was quoted in an article in CNN/Money.com, entitled “What Rescue Means for Mortgage Rates,” discussing the impact of the federal takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In the article, Professor Eggert expressed skepticism about the long-term effect of the federal bailout, “If I were an investor, I’m not sure this would be
Social Science Research Network (SSRN) released its rankings of the Top 25 U.S. Law School Tax Faculties, as measured by the number of SSRN downloads (through 9/12/08). Chapman University School of Law ranked 16th in the nation with 4665 downloads. Read article …
Dean John Eastman will appear in the documentary, “A Forgotten Injustice,” created by journalist Vicente Serrano. “A Forgotten Justice” tells the story of almost two million Mexican Americans and U.S. citizens who were forced out of the United States during the Great Depression. The film includes interviews with prominent historians, politicians and survivors and will
Professor Michael Bazyler contributed a chapter in the recently released book, Raub und Restitution, translated from German as, “Robbery and Restitution.” Professor Bazyler’s chapter, entitled “The Unfinished Business of Holocaust Justice: The Holocaust Restitution Movement and Nazi Looted Art,” is his first German-language publication.
Professor Danny Bogart’s casebook California Real Estate Finance (Carolina Academic Press) has been published and is now in print.
Professor Tom Bell was quoted in an article in the Wall Street Journal entitled “Law School Rankings Reviewed to Deter ‘Gaming.’” In the article, which discussed a proposed change in the U.S. News survey techniques relating to part time students, Professor Bell noted that if the change had already taken place this year, some schools