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.
CNN Quotes Professor Eggert on Mortgages
Professor Kurt Eggert was quoted in an article in CNN/Money.com, entitled “Fed in tug of war over mortgage rules, ” where he addressed the direction the Federal Reserve Board would turn in its forthcoming subprime regulations.” Read article…
Professor Rotunda Publishes Article on Age
In an article in Legal Times, entitled “Age Has Not Withered Him,” Professor Ronald Rotunda confronted those who have criticized Presidential nominee John McCain based upon his age. Professor Rotunda stated, “The Framers of our Constitution did not believe that age was disqualifying. They gave us judges with lifetime tenure. Hence, we live by the
Professor Bell Quoted on Recession
In an article in Business Week entitled “Regulation Looms for Prediction Markets,” Professor Tom Bell was quoted extensively in a discussion on the regulation of prediction markets. Professor Bell stated, in part, ” The current aura of uncertainty has stifled innovation …. People have been scared to invest in or play these markets and now