Professor Falk Receives Distinguished Scholar Award
Professor Richard Falk has been selected to receive the Distinguished Scholar Award of the Human Rights Section of the American Political Science Association.
Faculty News
Faculty News from the fowler School of Law
Dean Canova Published Article on Financial Crisis
Dean Timothy Canova published an article, “Legacy of the Clinton Bubble,” in the summer issue of Dissent magazine. The article, which analyzes how financial deregulation during the Clinton and Bush administrations led to today’s crisis in housing and credit markets, was discussed extensively in the pages of La Jornada, one of Mexico’s leading daily newspapers.
Professor Redding Writes Report for Justice Department
Professor Richard Redding has written a new report for the Justice Department’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention that concluded that transferring juveniles for trial and sentencing to an adult criminal court has increased recidivism, especially among violent offenders, and has led many young people to a permanent life of crime. The report was
USA Today Interviews Professor Rotunda
Professor Kyndra Rotunda was interviewed by USA Today, about the conviction of Salim Hamdan in Guantanamo Bay before a military commission. In the article entitled, “Split Hamdan Decision Illustrates Cases’ Difficulty,” Professor Rotunda explains that the rules established for the tribunals by Congress are the reason why it may be difficult to prove conspiracy charges.
USA Today Quotes Professor Rotunda
Professor Kyndra Rotunda was quoted in an article in USA Today, entitled “First military commission doesn’t end fairness debate,” in which she commented on the fairness of the proceedings. Read article… Professor Rotunda’s comments also appeared in several other media sources on this issue. See UPI.com; USA Today (follow up); onenewsnow.com; and Washington Post (South
Professor Bell Writes OC Register Blog
Professor Tom Bell was invited to write a new blog–Orange County Register “College Life” Blog–that gathers local professors, students, and others to talk about academic issues. He is the only law school faculty members among the co-bloggers. His latest post “Practicing Practicing the Law” describes a plan for having his Torts students team up to
Dean Eastman in NY Times Blog
Dean John Eastman participated in a New York Times blog discussion in which four legal experts were asked to take a look at then-Professor Barack Obama’s course materials and offer some insight into what they say about Mr. Obama’s teaching methods, priorities and approach to the Constitution. Read blog…
Professor Hall Published Op-Ed on Free Press
Professor John Hall published co-wrote an op-ed in the International Herald Tribune, entitled ” Cambodia’s free press under fire,” with professor Sophal Ear of the Department of National Security Affairs at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. The piece addresses the increased killing of journalists in Cambodia and the challenges to a free press
OC Register Quotes Professor Rosenthal
Professor Larry Rosenthal was quoted in a piece in the Orange County Register, entitled “Would-be GOP candidate’s campaign questioned.” The piece addressed the problems with Republican congressional candidate Delecia Holt’s campaign and whether fines or criminal action could be brought for alleged fraud. Professor Rosenthal stated that the charge would be the felony of filing
Professor Hall and Professor Cianciarulo Co-Publish Op-Ed
An op-ed co-written by Professors John Hall and Marisa Cianciarulo entitled “Exit Tragedy” appeared in the Los Angeles Daily Journal this week. The piece discussed U.S. policy of deporting Green Card holders who commit aggravated felonies (a term of art that can include minor crimes).