Teachers of AMSOL speak out...

... at Mirror of Justice:

What's going on at Ave Maria School of Law?

We [the Association of Ave Maria Law Faculty] have chosen to reply as a group to repeated inquiries concerning recent events at Ave Maria School of Law (AMSL). We do so to indicate the extent of our agreement concerning the serious nature of the crisis unfolding here, the need for fundamental change if AMSL is to continue to exist and serve its Mission, and to appeal for input from our colleagues in the wider legal academy.

Until now, the majority of the faculty has not made public the outrageous behavior of the Law School's administration. We have remained silent in the hope of minimizing damage to our school, believing that responsible parties would set matters right, and out of fear of escalating acts of retaliation. At this point, however, we believe it is important to allow the larger legal community to know the reality of the way AMSL's administration has abused the power with which it has been entrusted.

[the rest at MOJ.]

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).