Chapman Law Professor Mario Mainero, in coordination with Nik Daftary of County Counsel, co-drafted legislation (SB 752), which permits Orange County employees a new lower tier for their defined benefit pension plan. If county employees choose to “opt down” to the lower tier, the economic benefit is greater take-home pay for employees since their employee
Professor Lawrence Rosenthal published an op-ed in the Sacramento Bee entitled, “World awaits public probe of CIA tactics.” The piece discusses the use of torture tactics on terrorism suspects, the legal reasoning that justified them, and the unsatisfactory nature of the investigation to date. Rosenthal writes, “It is said that ours is a government of
Visiting Professor Kyndra Rotunda appeared on the radio show to discuss the CIA’s recent interrogation tactics, the Vigilante Eagle program and the search for domestic terrorists in the ranks of our veterans, and the government’s lack of support for veterans with PTSD and other inflictions.
Chapman professors were featured in an article in the Los Angeles Times entitled, “Different approaches for two men at center of ‘torture memo’ controversy.” The article discusses a recent debate between Visiting Chapman Law Professors John Yoo and Dean John Eastman against Professors Katherine Darmer and Lawrence Rosenthal regarding the coercive interrogation tactics that were
Visiting Professor John Yoo was featured in an article in the Orange County Register, entitled “Bush lawyer defends waterboarding in local debate.” The article discusses a recent debate between Chapman Law professors John Yoo, Katherine Darmer, Lawrence Rosenthal and Dean John Eastman regarding the coercive interrogation tactics that were used in the wake of 9/11.
Associate Dean Timothy Canova was quoted in an article in the Washington Times, entitled “Treasuries Shaky as Investors’ Sanctuary.” The article discusses the “bubble” that has developed in the market for Treasury debt. Dean Canova comments that there is not only a bubble developing in US Treasuries, but also in the US dollar. Canova states,
Professor Ronald Rotunda published an op-ed in Chicago Tribune, entitled “Was Madoff good for the economy?” In this piece, Professor Rotunda discusses the Obama Administration’s economic stimulus plan. Professor Rotunda argues, “Perhaps it made sense during the Depression for the government to spend money when the alternative was people hiding cash in their mattresses. But
Visiting Professor John Yoo published an op-ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer, entitled “Closing Arguments: Security vs. freedom: A balance kept.” The article addresses the controversy surrounding the recent release of legal memoranda written in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Professor Yoo argues that lawyers working for the Bush administration were successful in their goal
Dean John Eastman was quoted in an article in the New York Times featuring John Yoo entitled, “Terror-War Fallout Lingers Over Bush Lawyers.” The article discusses legal briefs written by professor Yoo during his tenure with the Bush administration and raises questions as to what responsibility government lawyers should have if their legal advice is
Associate Dean Timothy Canova was quoted in an article in U.S. Banker entitled, “U.S. Government Data Needs a Redo.” The article discusses the nation’s economic statistics and makes the case that policymakers and business leaders need better numbers in order to ensure good outcomes in the future. Regarding inflation, Dean Canova says, “There has been