Professor Falk Presented at Chapman Dialogue
Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law Richard Falk presented “Debating International law Since 9/11: Principled and Pragmatic Controversies,” at a Chapman Dialogue this Saturday. An audience of close to a hundred attended the event, including Lucy Reed the president of the American Society of International Law (ASIL) and Betsy Andersen, ASIL’s executive director. In addition, dozens
Dean Canova Quoted in Article on Foreclosure
Associate Dean Timothy Canova was quoted in an article in Metro Times, entitled “Foreclosure Fight: The Push for a Michigan Moratorium.” The article describes the push by Detroit protestors for an emergency moratorium on foreclosures in the wake of the $700 billion federal bailout. Earlier this year, Sen. Clarke (D-Detroit) introduced a senate bill which
Wall Street Journal Quotes Dean Eastman on FDR
Dean John Eastman was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article entitled, “Legal Path for Intervention Was Blazed in FDR’s Time.” The article discusses the recent federal intervention in the financial markets and the trend of the court since the FDR administration. In the article, Dean Eastman makes the argument that the courts should reject
Dean Canova Interviewed on Bailout
Associate Dean Timothy Canova was interviewed for a video piece on The Real News Network entitled, “Worst Week Ever on World Markets.” In the recent weeks, the world has witnessed a global economic meltdown, including the $700 billion federal bailout. “Many people with money, smart investors, have to know that $700 billion is not going
Wall Street Journal Publishes Professor Smith's Op-Ed
Professor Vernon Smith authored an op-ed, entitled “There’s No Easy Way Out of the Bubble,” published in the Wall Street Journal. Professor Smith’s article discusses the crash in the housing market and the subsequent federal bailout, where he proposed, “Treasury action should focus on providing capital to individual banks and mortgage companies in return for
Chapman Law Ranks Top 10 in Several Categories
Chapman University School of Law continues to rank among the nation’s best in Princeton Review’s Best 174 Law Schools, 2009 Edition. Chapman retained its Top 10 status in the “Quality of Life (#3)” “Professors Rock (Legally Speaking) (#7),” and “Best Classroom Experience (#3)” categories. More importantly, Chapman added a fourth Top 10 category to its roster—“Most Diverse
Dean Eastman Quoted on Supreme Court Docket
Dean John Eastman was noted in an article, “Supreme Court Cases Shouldn’t Be Overlooked,” published in the Clovis News Journal. In anticipation of the new term of the Supreme Court, the article discusses notable cases on the Supreme Court docket. Read article…
Professor Lang Quoted on Bailout
Professor Michael Lang was interviewed and quoted by Tax Notes Today in an article entitled, “Changes to Preparer Penalty Standard Won’t Require Scrapping Regs, Practitioners Say.” The article discusses the Bailout Act’s change to the return preparer penalty standard. “The changes to Section 6694 in the bailout law are the correct approach for Congress,” Professor
Dean Canova Quoted on Foreclosure Bailout
Associate Dean Timothy Canova was quoted in an article in Inter Press Service, entitled “Bailing Out a Boat Full of Holes.” The article discusses the concern that the recent bailout legislation will not be sufficient to remedy the foreclosure crisis. “The bailout is directed at the top of the pyramid, it doesn’t do much to
Dean Canova Quoted on Federal Bailout
Associate Dean Timothy Canova was quoted in an article in Mercury News, entitled “Bailout Skips Strapped Homeowners, Advocates Say.” In the article, Dean Canova responds to the worry that the federal bailout will not be enough to stop the downward spiral of foreclosures and declining neighborhood property values. “If you don’t take care of the