Professor Bazyler Contributes Chapter in Book
Professor Michael Bazyler contributed a chapter in the recently released book, Raub und Restitution, translated from German as, “Robbery and Restitution.” Professor Bazyler’s chapter, entitled “The Unfinished Business of Holocaust Justice: The Holocaust Restitution Movement and Nazi Looted Art,” is his first German-language publication.
Professor Bogart Publishes Casebook
Professor Danny Bogart’s casebook California Real Estate Finance (Carolina Academic Press) has been published and is now in print.
Wall Street Journals Quotes Professor Bell
Professor Tom Bell was quoted in an article in the Wall Street Journal entitled “Law School Rankings Reviewed to Deter ‘Gaming.’” In the article, which discussed a proposed change in the U.S. News survey techniques relating to part time students, Professor Bell noted that if the change had already taken place this year, some schools
Chapman Journal of Criminal Justice Hosted First Symposium
Chapman’s new Journal of Criminal Justice hosted its first annual symposium, “Evidence-Based Sentencing: The New Frontier in Sentencing Policy and Practice” on August 6, 2008. Learn more…
Professor Falk Receives Distinguished Scholar Award
Professor Richard Falk has been selected to receive the Distinguished Scholar Award of the Human Rights Section of the American Political Science Association.
Dean Canova Published Article on Financial Crisis
Dean Timothy Canova published an article, “Legacy of the Clinton Bubble,” in the summer issue of Dissent magazine. The article, which analyzes how financial deregulation during the Clinton and Bush administrations led to today’s crisis in housing and credit markets, was discussed extensively in the pages of La Jornada, one of Mexico’s leading daily newspapers.
Professor Redding Writes Report for Justice Department
Professor Richard Redding has written a new report for the Justice Department’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention that concluded that transferring juveniles for trial and sentencing to an adult criminal court has increased recidivism, especially among violent offenders, and has led many young people to a permanent life of crime. The report was
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