Law Review with Steve Smith

Dangers of the Online Drug Industry

This episode of "Law Review with Steven Smith" discusses the dangers of the online pharmaceutical industry with Bryan Liang, the Executive Director of the Institute of Health Law Studies (IHLS) and Tim Mackey, Senior Research Associate at IHLS.

IHLS was founded at California Western in 2004. It is a health law center that focuses on "Improving health care today for all our tomorrows." IHLS performs research, participates in advocacy activities, engages in community service, and provides education to advance its mission.

Guests Bryan Liang, Executive Director of the Institute of Health Law Studies Tim Mackey, Senior Research Associate at the Institute of Health Law Studies

Role of International Law in Syrian Conflict

This episode of "Law Review with Steve Smith" examines how international law can be used to help resolve the bloody conflict taking place in Syria. Activists estimate 20,000-30,000 people have died as a result of the fighting between Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime and the Free Syrian Army since the conflict began in March 2011. The United Nations is eager to prevent further violence, but has few legal avenues it can pursue to help resolve the civil war. California Western Dean Emeritus Steven R. Smith invites 2012 Castetter Visiting Foreign Law Professor Thilo Marauhn and International Legal Studies Program Director James M. Cooper to discuss how international law can be applied to the Syrian conflict. Guests Thilo Marauhn, California Western's 2012 Castetter Visiting Foreign Law Professor James M. Cooper, Professor of Law and Director of California Western's International Legal Studies Program

Supreme Court Preview

"Law Review with Steve Smith” begins with a preview of the United States Supreme Court’s 2012 term. Professor Glenn C. Smith and local attorney Stan Panikowski share insights, look back on the highlights from last term, and discuss notable cases the Court will consider beginning October 1. Guests Glenn C. Smith, Professor of Law, California Western School of Law Stan Panikowski, Partner, DLA Piper