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
Professor Falk Quoted on War
Professor Richard Falk was quoted in an article entitled, “Will the Next President Be Any Better?” This article discusses the current wars and raids around the world by the United States troops. Professor Falk stated that, “such cross-border raids run a severe risk of ‘feeding an extremist mentality in the countries affected, and doing more
Professor Rosenthal Publishes Piece on First Amendment
Professor Lawrence Rosenthal published, “The Emerging First Amendment Law of Managerial Prerogative,” in the Fordham Law Review.
Professor Rotunda Recognized as Top Lawyer
Professor Ronald Rotunda was published in a magazine supplement to the Washington Post entitled, “Washington DC’s Best Lawyers: 2009 Edition – A Comprehensive Guide to the Area’s Top Lawyers.” Of note, Professor Rotunda was the only lawyer listed under the “Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law” category. Read ranking…
Professor Eggert Quoted on Foreclosure
Professor Kurt Eggert was quoted in an article in Contra Costa Times, entitled, “$300B FHA rescue funds available to homeowners – with a hitch.” Professor Eggert, a former member of the Federal Reserve Board’s Consumer Advisory Council, said that the FHA program’s challenge is to “build in enough motivation for the financial industry to play
Professor Bishop Publishes Article on Federal Reserve
Professor Keith Bishop authored an article entitled, “Silver Standard,” in the Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine. Read article…
LA Times Quotes Professor Rosenthal on Sheriff Carona
Professor Lawrence Rosenthal was quoted in an article in the Los Angeles Times entitled, “Testifying in his own corruption trial would be a huge gamble for Michael Carona.” As the title infers, the article is about whether or not OC Sheriff Michael Carona should testify. Professor Rosenthal stated, “By far the worst gamble for the
Students Published on Health Care Proposals
The Los Angeles Daily Journal published two op-eds written by Chapman Law students analyzing the presidential candidates’ health care proposals. In a full page point-counterpoint piece that appeared in the October 17, 2008 issue, “A Healthy Debate” featured the opinions of 3L student Shirley Peng and 2L student Edward Reid. Peng noted that John McCain’s plan only appeals
Professor Darmer Quoted in OC Register on Sheriff Carona
Professor Katherine Darmer was quoted in an article in the Orange County Register entitled, “Mike Carona: From ‘America’s Sheriff’ to Defendant.” With jury selection set to begin in the corruption case against former Orange County Sheriff Mike Carona, the article discusses the case and the multiple motions to dismiss filed by Carona’s attorneys. Professor Darmer
Wall Street Journal Publishes Dean Canova's Op-Ed
Associate Dean Timothy Canova authored an op-ed appearing in the Wall Street Journal entitled, “Massive Stimulus May Be Needed to Stem Crisis.” In his piece, Dean Canova discussed the similarities between the current financial crisis and the Great Depression and suggests that a grand scale financial stimulus is likely needed to overcome the current financial