Visiting Assistant Professor Jessica Eaglin explains the effects of California's prison realignment strategy on local governments, communities, and the offenders themselves.
Judge James Stiven and California Innocence Project Director Justin Brooks discuss the SAFE Act, a proposed ballot measure to replace the death penalty with life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Associate Professor Kenneth S. Klein discusses the reasons behind the high costs of underinsurance and outlines his proposal to better inform consumers purchasing property insurance policies.
International law and human rights expert Professor William Aceves looks back at the events of September 11, 2001 and the ways in which they are still felt today.
Professor Tim Casey talks about the STEPPS program, a second-year course focused on preparing students for the practical and ethical demands of legal practice.
In a special two-part interview, Professor Susan Channick explores the future of President Obama's health reform package and the high cost of health care.
In the second of two interviews, Professor Susan Channick talks about the high cost of Medicare and whether reforming that program could lower health care costs for all Americans.
Professor Ruben Garcia explores the recent efforts to roll back labor rights and benefits for public employees, and what they mean for employees, governments, and the U.S. labor movement.
California Western Teaching Fellow Andrea Freeman talks about the power of Wal-Mart and whether their expansion into healthier food could help local communities.
Professor Richard Finkmoore discusses the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which begins this week, and offers his thoughts on what the talks may accomplish.
Constitutional law expert Glenn Smith talks about the Supreme Court case pitting the father of a fallen Marine against a highly controversial church in a battle over the limits of offensive speech.
Associate Dean William Aceves talks about a recent case filed by foreign detainees seeking accountability for alleged torture under the U.S. "extraordinary rendition" program.
In honor of Labor Day, Professor Ruben Garcia evaluates how well the President and Congress are protecting American workers and explores the power imbalances which lead to inadequate worker protections.
Glenn Smith, Professor of Constitutional Law at California Western, looks back at the recently ended Supreme Court term and the nomination of Elena Kagan to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens.
California Western Professor Michal Belknap discusses the nomination of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court and the history of nominees without judicial experience.
Reggie Cole has been in prison nearly 16 years for a crime he did not commit. Although he was scheduled to be released this week, Cole remains behind bars. California Innocence Project Director Justin Brooks explains.
Assistant Dean James Cooper discusses the work of Proyecto ACCESO to promote legal reform and the rule of law in Latin America. The program celebrates its tenth anniversary this month.
California Western Dean Steven R. Smith discusses the ways in which the law school collaborates with UC San Diego and a proposal to expand that collaboration.
California Western offers a hands-on pretrial practice course focused on the discovery, motion, and deposition skills future litigators must master for successful practice.
Visiting Professor Tim Casey discusses California Western's STEPPS program, a two-course series focused on preparing students for the practical and ethical requirements of the practice of law.
Professor Jan Stiglitz discusses what the backlog of untested DNA evidence in freezers around the country says about justice and the competing priorities of law enforcement.
Associate Dean William Aceves talks about the recent ACLU report identifying the high number of deaths by border crossers as a humanitarian crisis. The report includes recommendations for U.S. and Mexican action to prevent border deaths.
California Innocence Project Director Justin Brooks talks about the project's success over the past 10 years, and why their work will never be finished.
California Western Professor Linda Morton discusses the Community Law Project, a unique legal-medical pro bono program working with non-profits, law students, and volunteer attorneys.
A look back at the trial of Lt. William Calley, the only Army officer convicted for the massacre at My Lai during the Vietnam War. Professor Michal Belknap authored a book about the case of Lt. Calley, who recently broke his silence after 30 years.
A look at California Western's Street Law San Diego program, teaching high school students about the aspects of law relevant to their lives as they transition to adulthood.
The Institute for Criminal Defense Advocacy's Justin Brooks talks about last weekend's violent uprising at the California Institution for Men in Chino, and what it says about the state prison system generally.
California Western Professor Janet Bowermaster discusses the origins of the "crack baby" epidemic, its effects on children and families, and new research showing that long-term health effects are minimal.
Assistant Dean for Mission Development Jamie Cooper talks about how comics and graphic arts can augment traditional legal scholarship, cross language barriers, and inspire a new generation of law students.
In this archive edition of Law in 10, Assistant Dean for Career Services Lou Helmuth discusses the impact of the economic slowdown on careers in the law.
Justin Brooks, Co-Director of the California Innocence Project, talks about the case of Reggie Cole, behind bars 15 years for a crime he did not commit.
In this archive edition of Law in 10, Proyecto ACCESO Director Jamie Cooper discusses the effects of Intellectual Piracy theft in Latin America and his work with the U.S. Justice Department to combat piracy.
California Western Professor Floralynn Einesman discusses the California Western Advanced Mediation program, the only one of its kind in the United States sending specially trained law students into juvenile detention facilities.
California Western Professor Glenn Smith discusses the decision by the state Supreme Court to uphold Proposition 8, banning same-sex marriage in California.
California Western adjunct professor and Deputy Public Defender Gary Gibson '91 talks about the work of that office and how it may be affected by state and local budget cuts.
California Western Associate Dean William Aceves explores the Obama administration's efforts to address controversial interrogation methods approved by the Bush administration.
California Western Distinguished Practitioner Mario Conte explores the implications of the dismissal of all charges against former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, and the serious allegations of prosecutorial misconduct by the U.S. Justice Department.
California Western Professor Janet Bowermaster discusses the origins of the "crack baby" epidemic, its effects on children and families, and new research showing that long-term health effects are minimal.
Proyecto ACCESO Director Jamie Cooper discusses the effects of Intellectual Piracy theft in Latin America and his work with the U.S. Justice Department to combat piracy.
Constitutional Law Professor Glenn Smith discusses the process of amending the California Constitution, as the state Supreme Court considers the fate of Proposition 8.
