Professor Kochan Talks on Law
On April 7-8, Professor Kochan participated as a discussant at a roundtable of 20 select and invited property scholars on the issue of “The Expansion of Liability Under Public Nuisance,” sponsored by the Searle Center at Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois. On April 4, Professor Kochan participated in a conference of international law
Professor Hernandez Published Article
Professor Ernesto Hernandez’ article, “Law, Food, and Culture: Mexican Corn’s National Identity Cooked in ‘Tortilla Discourses’ Post-TLC/NAFTA,” was abstracted on the LSN Law & Society: International & Comparative Law online journal.
Professor Rosenthal Published Paper on First Amendment
Professor Larry Rosenthal has published his paper, “The Emerging First Amendment Law of Managerial Prerogative,” in the Fordham Law Review.
Dean Canova Quoted on Land Bank Proposal
Dean Timothy Canova was quoted in a column by Dean Calbreath in the San Diego Union Tribune entitled, “Land bank proposal deserves more funds.” Read story… Excerpts from the piece include: “I hate to say it, but this proposal seems more like public relations than an actual attempt at a solution,” said Timothy A. Canova,
OC Register and Others Feature Professor Eggert
Professor Kurt Eggert was invited to speak at the 7th Annual Alberta Conference on Gambling Research held at Banff, Canada, co-sponsored by the Alberta Gaming Research Institute and the University of Alberta. Profofessor Eggert gave a presentation entitled: Improving Consumer Protection in the Gambling Industry. Professor Kurt Eggert also had a sound-bite in a story
Moot Court Team Competes in Nationals
After winning the regional competition in Las Vegas last month, the moot court team of Katia Benthale, Rob Webster, and Matt Wechter competed in the national finals of the ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition in Chicago. This competition is the largest and most prestigious in the country and nearly 180 teams competed in regions throughout
Professor Eggert Quoted in Several Papers
Professor Kurt Eggert was quoted in the Orange County Register in a piece entitled “Ameriquest founder was subprime ‘godfather.’” Professor Eggert stated, “The emphasis was on quantity rather than quality and that’s what brought us where we are now.” Read article… Professor Kurt Eggert was quoted in MarketWatch from Dow Jones, in a piece entitled
Professor Hall Speaks on Cambodia
Professor John Hall presented a conference paper, “The International/Domestic Divide: the Failure of Transitional Justice in Cambodia,” at the 49th Annual International Studies Association Convention, San Francisco. Also, Professor John Hall’s op-ed piece, “Out of the Sweatshop, ” was published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal. The piece addressed the Cambodia-US Bilateral Trade Agreement and
Professor Kochan Makes Presentations
Professor Kochan spoke on the topic “Litigation and Human Rights: Universal Jurisdiction, Liability Risks, and the Effects on Investment and Entrepreneurship in Developing and Troubled Nations” at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Cleveland, Ohio. On March 19, Professor Kochan presented a speech on “The Law and Economics of Judicial Behavior: Questioning Decisional Outcomes”
Dean Canova Quoted on Senate Bills
Associate Dean Timothy Canova was quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in a piece entitled “Shelter from the storm: No bailout, two modest Senate bills offer help to Georgia homeowners facing foreclosure.” Read article… Quotes from this story included: “Foreclosure is like a disease that undermines housing prices, consumer spending, construction jobs, the strength of the