Breaking: Ave Maria School of Law announces move to Florida

Breaking news via Fumare, a blog run by several alumni and students of the Ave Maria School of Law here in Ann Arbor, Michigan:

AVE MARIA SCHOOL OF LAW BOARD OF GOVERNORS MOVES LAW SCHOOL TO FLORIDA

It has been confirmed. Dean Bernard Dobranski has announced to the faculty of Ave Maria School of Law this morning that the Board of Governors has decided to move the law school to Florida. He indicated at the time of the announcement that there was no time for questions as he was flying down to Florida for the press conference later today. Alumni Association Board President Alex Vernon was in suit and tie in the Dean's office at or near the time of this announcement. It is speculation at this point, but it is likely that President Vernon will be on hand for the press conference in Florida. It is likewise noteworthy that such a momentous decision by the Board was made via telephone and in the midst of an ongoing ABA investigation (among other issues which I have noted below). Shameful. Developing....

There's sure to be plenty of fireworks in their combox. More details and reports in this combox.

It's going to be an interesting Fat Tuesday.

Update: AveWatch has the resignation letter of an AMSL professor available here in PDF.
Update 2: Brief Detroit Free Press coverage.
Update 3:

• "AMSL Alumni Association Board issues statement condemning Board of Governors decision" [text of the statement.]
• Advocatus Militaris notes a potential problem with the ABA.
• Video: A live stream from the press conference is available here (windows media player).