Professor Rotunda Quoted on FPPC
Professor Rotunda, who is one of five appointed panel members for the state’s Fair Political Practices Commission, has been quoted in the Sacramento Bee for his criticisms of the Commission’s new chairwoman, Ann Ravel. Professor Rotunda said that Ravel is working to “help politicians who don’t like the FFPC regulations.” Furthermore, in response to Ravel’s
Dean Campbell to Direct Business Law Emphasis
Dean Tom Campbell, Ph.D., will direct a new business law emphasis program at the Chapman University School of Law, which will be offered to students beginning spring 2012. “This is my first major initiative as Chapman’s new dean, and I’m giving it my personal direction,” said Dr. Campbell. Read more about the new business law
Chapman's Mediation Clinic to Participate in New Superior Court Program
The Riverside County Superior Court recently announced a new monthly program aimed to “reduce the court’s civic case backlog and increase access to justice for civil litigants everywhere.” The program, called “PJ Settlement Day”, acts as a “last chance” day-of-trial mediation program in which Presiding Judge Sherrill Ellsworth will help settle civil cases before they
Professor Hewitt Published Article on White House Counsel
Professor Hugh Hewitt wrote an article for the Washington Examiner entitled, “The Smell of Cover-Up in the Morning”, which critiques the actions of White House counsel, Kathryn Ruemmler. In his article, Professor Hewitt details the events surrounding Ruemmler’s actions when presented with a subpoena for documents relating to Solyndra, “the now bankrupt solar panel maker
Professor Eggert Quoted in LA Times on Foreclosure
An article in the Los Angeles Times reported that on Tuesday, November 1st, under orders from federal regulators, 14 mortgage servicers began mailing out over 4 million letters to potential victims of wrongful foreclosure practices. Recipients of these letters have the opportunity to submit their case for a free review by independent consultants, and may
Law School Librarian Writes Top Downloaded Paper
On October 22nd, Lorin Geitner’s paper, “Westboro Baptist And The Limits Of Religious Speech“, was listed on SSRN’s Top Ten download list for REL Subject Matter eJournals and Religious Studies Research Network. The same article attained wider notice on November 18, when it was listed not only for REL Subject Matter eJournals and Religious Studies
Law Students Volunteer with Children
Many thanks to all the student organization representatives, alumni, faculty, and administrators who helped make this year’s a huge success. Dressed in Halloween attire, more than 60 members of the law school community treated the children at Orangewood to a wide variety of activities including juggling, pumpkin bowling, pin the spider on the web, pumpkin
Professor Geitner's Paper Listed as Top 10 Download
According to the Social Science Research Network (SSRN.com), Professor Lorin Geitner’s paper, “Westboro Baptist and the Limits of Religious Speech” was recently listed on SSRN’s top Ten download lists for the REL Subject Matter eJournals, Religion & Culture eJournal-Forthcoming and Religious Studies Research Network. His paper discusses the role of defense attorneys, the implications of
Professor Rotunda Publishes Article on Immigration
In an article entitled “Perry Is Right on Immigration,” published in the National Review Online, Professor Ronald Rotunda argues that although Governor Perry has “taken a lot of heat for his opinions on immigration [. . .] he is right about the economics: Immigrants do not steal jobs from citizens.” On the topic of providing
Professor Canova Joins Panel of Economic Advisors
Professor Canova has been chosen to serve on a panel of top economic advisors to help Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) draft legislation to reform the Federal Reserve. Read about Professor Canova and the remaining panelists.