Registrar Isles on Board of Directors of NNLSO
Chapman law registrar, Maryam Isles, is serving on the Board of Directors of The National Network of Law School Officers (NNLSO), a nonprofit, professional organization that addresses the concerns and issues of registrars and admissions officers. NNLSO is the only professional organization for law school registrars, has up to 600 members, and has over 130
Professor Hewitt's Blog Gets Press
Professor Hewitt’s blog opinion was mentioned in an editorial in the Washington Examiner entitled, “No health care rationing? Even The New York Times sees it now UPDATED: Hewitt assesses.” The editorial indicates that “Hewitt sees three reasons why Obama will not cut his losses on Obamacare now.” The blog specifies the three reasons are Obama’s
Professors Tehranian and Taylor Named Top Lawyers
Professors John Tehranian and Lavar Taylor were named as top lawyers in OC Metro. Learn more…
Professor Kochan Published Op-Ed
Professor Donald Kochan wrote an op-ed in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, entitled “The Case for Simplicity.” Kochan argues for simplistic modern legislation akin to the brief yet profound writings of the Founders, such as the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Kochan believes that modern legislation is voluminous and incomprehensible such that “People cannot
Dean Eastman and Professor Rotunda Quoted on Clinics
An article in the Daily Journal entitled “Law Schools Pool Resources to Offer Legal Help to Military,” quoted Dean John Eastman and Professor Kyndra Rotunda. The article reported on the new cooperative effort between Chapman, Berkeley, and some San Diego law schools to work on the same clinical project. The clinic will help active-duty military
Professor Rotunda Mentioned in Article
Professor Ronald Rotunda was mentioned in an article in the Sacramento Bee entitled, “USC law professor named to California political watchdog panel.” The article focused on the most recent appointment to the Fair Political Practices Commission but mentioned that Rotunda was appointed to the five-person commission in mid-June. Read more …
Dean Eastman Re-Enacts Historic Case
An article in the Press-Enterprise, entitled “Japanese internment trial rerun for newer generation,” reported on Dean John Eastman and Erwin Chemerinsky’s re-enactment of the oral arguments from the 1944 U.S. Supreme Court Japanese internment case Korematsu v. United States. According to the article, the deans ultimately “captured the flavor of the debate over the expulsion
Professor Kochan Prints Op-Ed on Gift Cards
Professor Donald Kochan co-wrote an op-ed in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, entitled “Card Sharks.” The article discusses how some states confiscate remaining balances on unused gift cards under the theories of escheat and abandonment. Kochan stated, “But for state laws to define non-use as abandonment raises serious concerns about the definition of private property,
Professor Eggert Quoted in Article on Mortgages
Professor Kurt Eggert was quoted in an article in St. Petersburg Times entitled, “Government’s hired mortgage servicers have checkered pasts.” The article discusses how mortgage servicers are in the best position to rework loan terms under President Obama’s Home Affordable Modification Program but they face lawsuits for illegal practices. Eggert said, “There is no question that
Professor Peikoff’s Dog Wins Award
Professor Amy Peikoff’s dog won 5th place in the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge, which aired on ESPN.