John Yoo writes op-ed for The New York Times, March 8, 2012
The Constitution rightly provides broad executive powers to protect America’s security, especially in responding to unforeseen crises with speed and secrecy. But abusing presidential prerogatives in order to abide by a European code of conduct that erodes American sovereignty eliminates the Senate’s important constitutional role. That does not make America safer; it weakens it.
Camille Crittenden quoted in San Francisco Chronicle, March 10, 2012
“It’s not a simple arrow from awareness to effective action,” said Camille Crittenden, who leads the Human Rights Center at UC Berkeley’s law school. “On the other hand, I think it’s a good thing to raise the awareness of young adults who might not take an interest in foreign affairs.”
Camille Crittenden interviewed on KGO-TV, March 8, 2012
“That is exactly the power of social media and I think this campaign and this situation is really perfectly situated to draw on the power of social media,” Camille Crittenden, of UC Berkeley’s Human Rights Center, said.
Stavros Gadinis quoted in The Huffington Post, March 7, 2012
An empirical study published by Stavros Gadinis of Boalt Hall at University of California, Berkeley found “several significant and systematic biases in the SEC’s enforcement patterns” and found indirect evidence to support the thesis that “post-agency employment at higher salaries may operate as a quid pro quo in return for favorable regulatory treatment.”
Richard Rothstein writes for Economic Policy Institute, March 7, 2012
Montana’s newspapers have done well to expose Judge Cebull’s email message and the reaction to it. But they have not seized the opportunity to explore how Montana’s experience is in many ways a microcosm of the nation’s racial past.
Barry Krisberg quoted in Oakland Local, March 7, 2012
One eye-opening moment for many in attendance came when Krisberg noted that while crime is a bread-and-butter political topic, frequently referenced by conservative candidates, in actuality, “crime rates in California are lower than when Eisenhower was president.”
Stanley Lubman writes for The Wall Street Journal, China Real Time Report, March 6, 2012
Welcome revisions include the requirement of judicial supervision of compulsory psychiatric treatment for criminal suspects, the introduction of pretrial hearings and plea bargaining, and the exclusion of evidence obtained by illegal means. Controversial provisions include one that would permit the police to confine suspects under “residential surveillance” at places other than their residences for as long as six months in cases involving “state security” or “terrorism” without notice to their families.
Susan Gluss quoted in The Daily Californian, March 6, 2012
According to Susan Gluss, spokesperson for the law school, the law school plans to hold a number of events later this year that will “showcase the law school’s leadership in legal education,” such as a 100th anniversary gala in November.
Christopher Edley interviewed on PBS Newshour, March 6, 2012
“You can’t be providing opportunity if kids are kicked out of the school. And there are alternatives to those disciplinary measures. There are alternatives in terms of interventions, in training teachers to do a better job of classroom management, and interventions to figure out what’s going wrong in that kid’s life.”
Jason Schultz quoted in The Daily, March 5, 2012
“Potentially this court could decide if consumers have any rights at all over their digital music, books or movies,” said Jason Schultz, a law professor at University of California Berkeley School of Law who specializes in digital copyright. “It could completely redefine the contours of the digital marketplace.”