Outlaw Sponsors Forum on Prop 8
Chapman Law’s student organization, Outlaw, organized and co-sponsored with the Orange County Equality Coalition (“OCEC”) a forum entitled, “Prop 8 Passed: What Next?” on Monday, November 24. Jayne Kacer, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and a faculty sponsor of Outlaw, moderated the event, which included professors, students and members of OCEC who addressed key issues in the
Dean Canova Quoted on Foreclosure
Associate Dean Timothy Canova was quoted in an article in Business Week, entitled “Foreclosures: Washington to the Rescue?” addressing the current financial crisis. In the piece, Dean Canova stated, “There is a shift under way. Even people who normally would ideologically resist this course are beginning to realize the practical realities.” Read article…
Wall Street Journal Quotes Professor Bazyler
Professor Michael Bazyler was quoted in an article in the Wall Street Journal, entitled “Battle for Holocaust Assets Roils Israel.” In the piece, he noted that the Israelis said, “We are not really cheating the survivors. It’s all within the Jewish community, within Israel. It’s not the same as it being held by the Swiss.’”
LA Times Quotes Professor Mainero on Gun Control
Professor Mario Mainero was quoted in an article in the Los Angeles Times entitled, “Orange County sheriff’s crackdown on gun permits comes under fire.” Professor Mainero commented on Supervisor Chris Norby’s resolution to concealed gun permits, stating “Even if the board approved Norby’s resolution, there is little chance that it would be binding on the
OC Register Quotes Professor Eggert on Foreclosure
Professor Kurt Eggert was quoted in an article in the Orange County Register entitled, “Foreclosures blanket O.C.: Banks seized more homes in nearly every ZIP in county in 3rd quarter.” Professor Eggert agreed with others quoted saying, “proposals he has reviewed to modify loans lack sufficient teeth. Perhaps the only thing that might work would
Chapman's Documentary Program Featured in Article
Professor John Hall was mentioned in an article entitled “Courage, Hope and the Power of Dance Help Bring War-Torn Cambodia Back to Life.” This article discusses Chapman’s international documentary program in which students are sent around the world with cameras to create pieces. This past summer Chapman University Professor Jeff Swimmer, along with Professor Hall
OC Register Prints Dean Canova's Op-Ed
Associate Dean Timothy Canova authored an op-ed appearing in the Orange County Register entitled, “Reader Rebuttal: free markets.” In his piece, Dean Canova discusses the background leading up to the subprime lending crisis. He writes that, “…the financial deregulation of the Reagan era foreshadowed many more recent developments, including the hiding of worthless assets through
Professor Darmer Quoted on Prop 8
Professor Katherine Darmer was quoted in an article in the Sacramento Bee entitled, “Foes of Proposition 8 concede their loss.” In speaking on Proposition 8, Professor Darmer noted that “there is some chance that this litigation (challenging Proposition 8) will succeed. This court has already found that gays and lesbians have equal protection.” Professor Darmer
USA Today Quotes Dean Canova on Economy
Associate Dean Timothy Canova was quoted in an article in USA Today entitled, “Is today’s economic crisis another Great Depression?” in which Dean Canova commented, “Big declines in the stock market reduced people’s wealth and decreased spending.” He further stated, “$700 billion pales in comparison with what the country spent to get the economy out
Chapman Alumni Have 77% Bar Pass Rate
Chapman first-time takers of the July 2008 California Bar Exam achieved the highest pass rate in the law school’s history, continuing a strong upward trend. The 77% overall pass rate was complemented by strong gains in other areas, including a 91% pass rate for the top 75% of the graduating class and a 100% pass rate