Erwin Chemerinsky

Why shouldn’t the gun industry be liable for damage done by its products, just like anybody else?

Erwin Chemerinsky writes for The Sacramento Bee, Oct. 12, 2017

If gun companies could be held liable the way all other manufacturers can be sued, they would not make such products or they would do far more to ensure the weapons could not be used for mass killings. But the 2005 Act dismissed all pending claims against gun manufacturers in both federal and state courts and preempted all future claims.

Civil servants charge Trump is sidelining workers with expertise on climate change and environment

Erwin Chemerinsky cited by The Sacramento Bee, Oct. 5, 2017

Thirteen legal scholars, including UC Berkeley School of Law dean Erwin Chemerinsky, wrote the federal office that protects whistle-blowers on behalf of Clement, warning that the administration’s approach to dealing with its senior managers runs afoul of Nixon-era laws Congress passed to prevent purges of seasoned career staff for political reasons.

Chemerinsky: Some potential blockbusters as new SCOTUS term gets underway

Erwin Chemerinsky writes for ABA Journal, Oct. 2, 2017

The U.S. Supreme Court begins its October 2017 term with an unusual number of potential blockbuster cases on its docket. The court will have five days of oral arguments covering nine cases during the month. Some of the likely most important cases concern arbitration, immigration, and partisan gerrymandering.

After UC Berkeley blocks Dershowitz speech, its law school steps in

Erwin Chemerinsky quoted by Law.com, Oct. 2, 2017

“I heard from the Jewish Law Students Association that Alan Dershowitz wanted to speak on campus,” Chemerinsky said. “I immediately called him and then sent him an email inviting him. I have known Alan for a long time and think very highly of him. He always is welcome to speak at U.C. Berkeley Law School.”

Dave Denslow: Free speech must prevail to protect other rights

Erwin Chemerinsky book cited by The Gainesville Sun, Sept. 29, 2017

UF, as a public institution, has no choice but to allow Spencer to appear. Erwin Chemerinsky and Howard Gillman make this clear in their book entitled “Free Speech on Campus.” Chemerinksy …. and Gillman … explain Supreme Court decisions by which universities must ban serious and immediate threats of violence, continual harassment and speech that interferes with classes. But they may not prohibit speech because it is hateful.