The Jerome Hall Law Library attempts to obtain at least two copies of all books authored by the Maurer faculty, one for our general collection and one for the faculty writings collection in our Archives Room. Additionally we collect copies of books authored or edited by others, but containing chapters by Maurer faculty. This digital gallery is just a sample of some of the recent books produced by our faculty. If available, links to electronic versions of the book or chapter are included.
Arrangement is by publication year, then by the last name of the faculty member authoring the publication. Use the search box, in the upper left-hand corner, to find a specific author/title.
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Habeas for the Twenty-First Century: Uses, Abuses, and the Future of the Great Writ
Joseph L. Hoffmann and Nancy J. King
For centuries, the writ of habeas corpus has served as an important safeguard against miscarriages of justice, and today it remains at the center of some of the most contentious issues of our time—among them terrorism, immigration, crime, and the death penalty. Yet, in recent decades, habeas has been seriously abused. In this book, Nancy J. King and Joseph L. Hoffmann argue that habeas should be exercised with greater prudence.
Through historical, empirical, and legal analysis, as well as illustrative case studies, the authors examine the current use of the writ in the United States and offer sound reform proposals to help ensure its ongoing vitality in today’s justice system. Comprehensive and thoroughly grounded in a modern understanding of habeas corpus, this informative book will be an insightful read for legal scholars and anyone interested in the importance of habeas corpus for American government. -
The Joint Law Venture: A Pilot Survey
Jayanth K. Krishnan, Roy S. Ginsburg, Robert Levey, Sarah E. McLean, Michael K. Pierce, Kevin D. Pomfret, and Dan Wasser
Professor Krishnan's contribution, chapter 7, is titled, "The Joint Law Venture: A Pilot Survey."
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Evidence Law, A Student's Guide to the Law of Evidence as Applied in American Trials, 3rd edition
Aviva A. Orenstein, Roger C. Park, David P. Leonard, and Steven H. Goldberg
Written from an advocate's perspective, this guide provides practical insights into courtroom procedure and the dynamics of litigation. In clear and engaging prose, it explains the Federal Rules, selected state variations, major cases, essential doctrines, and important underlying policies. Frequent practical examples drawn from courtroom practice provide a feel for the context in which evidence problems arise.
A title in West's Hornbook series.
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Investor Opportunism and Governance in Venture Capital
Brian J. Broughman
Professor Broughman's contribution, chapter 16, is titled "Investor Opportunism and Governance in Venture Capital."
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"Conflict of Laws Conventions and Their Reception in National Legal Systems: Report for the United States" and "The Protection of Fundamental Human Rights in Criminal Process. National Report on United States of America"
Hannah L. Buxbaum and Craig M. Bradley
Professor Buxbaum's contribution is tilted, "Conflict of Laws Conventions and Their Reception in National Legal Systems: Report for the United States."
Professor Bradley's Contribution (co-authored with Nora V. Demleitner) is tilted, "The Protection of Fundamental Human Rights in Criminal Process. National Report on United States of America."
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National Wildlife Refuge System
Robert L. Fischman
Professor Fischman's contribution is titled "National Wildlife Refuge System."
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The Federalism Dynamic in Natural Resources Law
Robert L. Fischman
Professor Fischman's contribution, chapter 7, is titled "The Federalism Dynamic in Natural Resources Law".
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Judicial Disqualification: An Analysis of Federal Law, Second Edition
Charles G. Geyh
Judicial Disqualification: An Analysis of Federal Law (second edition) outlines the statutory framework of federal judicial disqualification law under the statutes, 28 U.S.C. §§ 455, 144, 47, and 2106. The monograph substantially revises and expands on the first edition, and analyzes the case law, with a focus both on substantive disqualification standards and procedural requirements. It features a revised organizational structure and includes new material, as well as updated cases.
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Reporter's Notes to the Model Code of Judicial Conduct (edited by Charles G. Geyh and W. William Hodes)
Charles G. Geyh
This is an inside look at the analysis and decisions that were made by the Joint Commission to Evaluate the Model Code of Judicial Conduct in framing its revisions to the text of the Model Code of Judicial Conduct-- for legal scholars interested in the thinking behind language changes made to the Model Code in 2007. The Model Code of Judicial Conduct is intended to establish standards for ethical conduct of judges, provide guidance to judges and candidates for judicial office and provide structure for regulating conduct through disciplinary agencies. It consists of broad statements called Canons with specific rules set forth in Sections under each Canon, a Terminology Section, an Application Section and Commentary. The text of the Canons and the Sections, including the Terminology and Application Sections, is authoritative.
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Trade Dress and Design Law
Mark D. Janis and Graeme B. Dinwoodie
By the authors of the popular casebook Trademarks and Unfair Competition Law and Policy, Trade Dress and Design Law is ideal as the main text for an advanced course on trade dress and designs, or as a supplement to a range of Intellectual Property courses. In a manageable size, Dinwoodie and Janis offer an integrated and focused treatment of the various forms of Intellectual Property protection available for trade dress and designs. No other text provides in-depth treatment of the protection of trade dress and designs. To supplement your Intellectual Property course, or as the primary text for an advanced course on trade dress and design law, this title from the Elective Series gives you complete and focused coverage from two respected experts in the field.
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Hinduism and Law: An Introduction (edited by Timothy Lubin, Donald R. Davis Jr., and Jayanth K. Krishnan)
Jayanth K. Krishnan
Covering the earliest Sanskrit rulebooks through to the codification of ‘Hindu law' in modern times, this interdisciplinary volume examines the interactions between Hinduism and the law. The authors present the major transformations to India's legal system in both the colonial and post colonial periods and their relation to recent changes in Hinduism. Thematic studies show how law and Hinduism relate and interact in areas such as ritual, logic, politics, and literature, offering a broad coverage of South Asia's contributions to religion and law at the intersection of society, politics and culture. In doing so, the authors build on previous treatments of Hindu law as a purely text-based tradition, and in the process, provide a fascinating account of an often neglected social and political history.
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Sovereignty's Continuing Importance: Traces of Trail Smelter in the International Law Governing Hazardous Waste Transport
Austen L. Parrish
Dean Parrish's contribution, chapter 15, is titled "Sovereignty's Continuing Importance: Traces of Trail Smelter in the International Law Governing Hazardous Waste Transport."
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The U.S. Supreme Court Should Refer to Foreign Court Decisions
Austen L. Parrish
Dean Parrish's contribution, Part 1 of Chapter 4, is titled "The U.S. Supreme Court Should Refer to Foreign Court Decisions."
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Hard-Nosed Advice from a Cranky Law Professor How to Succeed in Law School
Austen L. Parrish and Cristina C. Knolton
If students wish to survive and excel in law school, they must approach it correctly. Students also need to understand what professors expect of them, or they will be left behind. Hard-Nosed Advice from a Cranky Professor explains some of the correct ways to approach law school and provides insight into professor expectations.
This book is designed for new law students who would like to improve their chances of doing well in law school. Written from the perspective of a cranky, cantankerous professor, the book side-steps pleasantries to provide no-nonsense, sometimes hard-nosed advice that is intended to instruct students on what they must do to succeed. While blunt, the practical advice is provided in a light-hearted, humorous way. The book’s aim is to give concise answers to questions that most students have when they begin law school.
The book's user-friendly style is one of its greatest assets. In tight, to-the-point chapters, the book addresses those tasks that students commonly face in law school: from reading and briefing cases, to outlining, to preparing and taking exams, to being called on in class. The book also provides advice on success outside the classroom, including preparing for the bar exam. In many ways, through the professor’s grumblings, the book promotes professionalism and common sense. At the back of the book are sample case briefs and exam answers.
