Chapman Dialogues to Include Falk, Crass and Galbraith
Associate Dean Timothy Canova has released the preliminary schedule of Chapman Dialogues for 2008-09. The list for 2008-09 features distinguished guest speakers that include Richard Falk, Ronald Cass and James Galbraith, with topics such as international law, privacy rights and gay marriage. View schedule…
USA Today Interviews Professor Rotunda
Professor Kyndra Rotunda was interviewed by USA Today, about the conviction of Salim Hamdan in Guantanamo Bay before a military commission. In the article entitled, “Split Hamdan Decision Illustrates Cases’ Difficulty,” Professor Rotunda explains that the rules established for the tribunals by Congress are the reason why it may be difficult to prove conspiracy charges.
USA Today Quotes Professor Rotunda
Professor Kyndra Rotunda was quoted in an article in USA Today, entitled “First military commission doesn’t end fairness debate,” in which she commented on the fairness of the proceedings. Read article… Professor Rotunda’s comments also appeared in several other media sources on this issue. See UPI.com; USA Today (follow up); onenewsnow.com; and Washington Post (South
Professor Bell Writes OC Register Blog
Professor Tom Bell was invited to write a new blog–Orange County Register “College Life” Blog–that gathers local professors, students, and others to talk about academic issues. He is the only law school faculty members among the co-bloggers. His latest post “Practicing Practicing the Law” describes a plan for having his Torts students team up to
Dean Eastman in NY Times Blog
Dean John Eastman participated in a New York Times blog discussion in which four legal experts were asked to take a look at then-Professor Barack Obama’s course materials and offer some insight into what they say about Mr. Obama’s teaching methods, priorities and approach to the Constitution. Read blog…
Professor Hall Published Op-Ed on Free Press
Professor John Hall published co-wrote an op-ed in the International Herald Tribune, entitled ” Cambodia’s free press under fire,” with professor Sophal Ear of the Department of National Security Affairs at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. The piece addresses the increased killing of journalists in Cambodia and the challenges to a free press
OC Register Quotes Professor Rosenthal
Professor Larry Rosenthal was quoted in a piece in the Orange County Register, entitled “Would-be GOP candidate’s campaign questioned.” The piece addressed the problems with Republican congressional candidate Delecia Holt’s campaign and whether fines or criminal action could be brought for alleged fraud. Professor Rosenthal stated that the charge would be the felony of filing
Professor Hall and Professor Cianciarulo Co-Publish Op-Ed
An op-ed co-written by Professors John Hall and Marisa Cianciarulo entitled “Exit Tragedy” appeared in the Los Angeles Daily Journal this week. The piece discussed U.S. policy of deporting Green Card holders who commit aggravated felonies (a term of art that can include minor crimes).
Wall Street Journal Publishes Professor Hall's Op-Ed
Professor John Hall’s op-ed piece entitled “A Tribunal Worth Paying For” appeared in the Asia editions of the Wall Street Journal in his continuing high-impact commentary on the Khmer Rouge Tribunal proceedings. In the piece, Professor Hall stated, “The U.S. was instrumental in negotiating the creation of this tribunal 10 years ago, and has all
Professor Howe Published Op-Ed on Prison Terms
Professor Scott Howe’s Op-ed entitled “Harsh Prison Terms Might Work Better than Painless Executions” was published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal. The piece discussed the decision of Base v. Rees, in which the Supreme Court upheld Kentucky’s lethal injections procedure.