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.
CA Department of AMVETS Approves Chapman Clinic
The California Department of AMVETS, a national nonprofit veterans support group founded by World War II veterans, approved a 5-year $2.5 million commitment to Chapman University School of Law’s Military Personnel Law Center and AMVETS Legal Clinic. Their generous donation will help the law center and clinic to continue providing free legal representation to military
Professor Campbell Interviewed on Recession
Professor Tom Campbell was the subject of a video interview entitled, “Reason.tv: After Arnold: California gubernatorial candidate Tom Campbell on fixing the Golden State and embracing for inflation.” In the interview, Campbell says that the yearlong flurry of stimulus packages and bailouts “built up a tailwind for inflation.” Campbell also discusses his views on marijuana
LA Times Features Chapman Alumnus
A Los Angeles Times article entitled, “Emmett Ashford made history; will he make Hall of Fame?” featured the late Chapman alumnus Emmett Ashford, who broke the color barrier for major league umpires back in 1965. His daughter, Adrienne Bratton, with support from Chapman students and Jackie Robinson’s widow, is trying to get him into the
ABA Journal Quotes Professor Bell
Professor Tom Bell was quoted in an article in the ABA Journal entitled, “Do Law Schools Fudge the Data Reported to US News?” The article refers to Professor Bell’s statistical model of law school rankings that is based on information provided to the American Bar Association. The model’s scores fit closely with the scores generated
Professor Rosenthal Filed Brief in Supreme Court
Professor Lawrence Rosenthal, working with the State and Local Legal Center in Washington, D.C., filed a brief in the United States Supreme Court on behalf of the National Association of Counties, the National League of Cities, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the International City/County Management Association, and the International Municipal Law Association in the case
Professor Campbell Is Subject of Article
Visiting Professor Tom Campbell was the subject of an article entitled, “Gubernatorial hopeful Tom Campbell outlines budget fixes: Former Stanford professor and congressman advocates cuts and gas tax.” The article details Campbell’s proposals to restore the Gann limit, to apply an automatic five-year sunset on state regulations, and for litigation reform. Campbell said, “If we
Professor Rosenthal Files Supreme Court Briefs
A list of Professor Rosenthal’s recently-filed Supreme Court briefs can be accessed here.