Chapman Mock Trial Wins Arbitration Competition
Chapman’s Mock Trial Board won the ABA-LSD National Arbitration Competition in San Antonio, Texas this past weekend. The student team of Jimmy Blalock, Brett Corson, Meghan O’Brien Taylor, and Arlinda Witko finished third in the preliminary rounds, advancing to the final rounds where they outscored teams from Louisiana State University and the University of Missouri—Columbia. The team was
Professor Bazyler Featured in Article
Professor J. Bazyler was featured in an article in the Armenian Reporter entitled, “The legacies of Vahan Cardashian and Raphael Lemkin celebrated at book presentation.” The piece covers Professor Bazyler’s presentation of his book, Raphael Lemkin’s Dossier on the Armenian Genocide, at an event hosted by the Center for Armenian Remembrance. The article quotes Professor
Professor Falk Interviewed on Radio About Israel
Visiting Professor and UN human rights investigator Richard Falk was interviewed on Radio France Internationale, about his expulsion from Israel. Professor Falk claims that Israel is trying to conceal the effects of its blockade of the Gaza Strip by preventing him from reporting on the situation. Falk was kept at Ben Gurion airport for more
Professor Rotunda Quoted on Guantanamo Bay
Professor Kyndra Rotunda was quoted in an article entitled “Relocate Gitmo – to Hyde Park!” in which she addressed the treatment of detainee at Guantanamo Bay. Read the article here. Professor Rotunda was also quoted in several additional articles this month, including: George Mason U. Docket ; Wyoming Lawyer; RegularFolksUnited.com about soldier safety in Guantanamo
Professor Eggert Appeared on Hugh Hewitt Show
Professor Kurt Eggert appeared on the Hugh Hewitt radio show where he discussed the housing market, and the probable push to new regulations desired by the Obama administration. Listen to Podcast…
Chapman Honored for Pro Bono Work
Chapman was honored by the Ninth Circuit at a reception in the Pasadena Courthouse that the court held to honor firms/lawyers who have participated and contributed to the Ninth Circuit’s Pro Bono Program.
Professor Rotunda Quoted on Chicago Corruption
Professor Ronald Rotunda was quoted in an article in the Chicago Tribune addressing whether incoming Attorney General Eric Holder may have to consider removing himself from overseeing the Chicago corruption probe of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. Holder was a co-chair of Obama ’08, joining in ’07. Professor Rotunda stated: “It’s reasonable to ask Holder to
Federalist Society Releases Recording of Panel
The Federalist Society has released the audiotape of the panel “The Roberts Court and Federalism” from the 2008 National Lawyers Convention held on November 21, 2008. Dean John Eastman participated on the panel, along with Paul D. Clement, Walter E. Dellinger III, Jeffrey Rosen, and David B. Sentelle. Listen to audiotape…
Professor Rotunda Interviewed on Dateline
Professor Kyndra Rotunda was interviewed in a story on “Dateline,” entitled “Five Guantanamo Detainees Ask to Plead Guilty, Expedite Executions.” Listen to Podcast…
Professor Wilson to Speak on Panel
Professor Bart Wilson has been invited to speak on a panel entitled, “Fresh Blood for Competition Law: Behavioural, Experimental, and New Institutional Economics” at an international conference on economics and competition law in Munich in March 2009.