Books

School of Law faculty at the University of Georgia author some of our country's leading legal scholarship. The following is a collection of books published by our past and current faculty members. Several faculty members have also created open educational resources made available through open textbook platforms. View a list of our faculty's open educational resource materials.

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Property and Sovereignty: Legal and Cultural Perspectives

James Smith

Discusses sovereignty from a range of perspectives, exploring both political and owner sovereignty. Covers a wide range of topics related to property rights, which will be of interest to those studying legal philosophy, property theory, international and comparative law, and political sociology.

Excerpt reproduced with permission of Taylor and Francis.
Property: Cases and Materials (3rd edition)

James Smith, Edward J. Larson, John C. Nagle, and John A. Kidwell

Covers contemporary property law, including basic land-based property law along with intellectual property. The 3rd edition has been updated with recent cases.

Excerpt reproduced with the permission of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business.
Real Estate Transactions: Problems, Cases, and Materials (4th edition)

Jim Smith and Robin Paul Malloy

In this book, we focus on three goals: we place transactions in their market context, we integrate issues of professional responsibility into our materials, [and] we include problem sets throughout the book to enhance the learning of legal analysis and lawyering skills.... This fourth edition of the book retains the streamlined coverage, [and] we've included new cases and the latest information on law, markets, and ethics in every chapter. --Preface

Reproduced with the permission of publisher from Robin Paul Malloy and James Charles Smith, Real Estate Transactions: Problems, Cases, and Materials, 2013.
A Practical Guide to Legal Writing and Legal Method (5th edition)

Cathleen S. Wharton, John C. Dernbach, Richard V. Singleton II, Joan M. Ruhtenberg, and Catherine J. Wasson

This classic text explains legal reasoning and writing in a series of clear guidelines. The Fifth Edition includes a new chapter on oral arguments and material on electronic communication.

Excerpt reproduced with permission of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business.
Inside Investigative Criminal Procedure: What Matters and Why

Julian A. Cook

A study guide, which shows how all of the essential elements of a criminal investigation fit together as part of a coherent framework of legal theory and practice. Features graphics, sidebars, and frequently asked questions, as well as other learning aids, to guide comprehension and reinforce learning.

Reproduced with the permission of publisher from Julian Cook, Inside Investigative Criminal Procedure, c2012.
Securities Litigation and Enforcement: Cases and Materials (3rd edition)

Margaret V. Sachs, Donna M. Nagy, and Richard W. Painter

Covers federal securities litigation and enforcement. The third edition includes information regarding recent developments, including the 2008 financial crisis and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.

Excerpt reproduced with permission of West Academic.
Green's Georgia Law of Evidence (2012-2013 edition)

Alex Scherr

An updated edition of Thomas Green's standard treatise on evidence in Georgia. Preserves much of Dr. Green's original discussion and integrates supplementary material and new case law.

Excerpt reproduced with permission of West Academic.
Tax Procedure and Tax Fraud in a Nutshell (4th edition)

Camilla E. Watson

A broad overview of federal tax practices and procedures, which includes a summary of the legal rules, the policy behind the law, and conflicts among the circuits and gaps in the law.

Excerpt reproduced with permission of West Academic.
Federal Tax Practice and Procedure: Cases, Materials, and Problems (2nd edition)

Camilla E. Watson and Brookes D. Billman Jr.

Serves as an introductory or supplemental teaching tool on the federal tax system. Introduces students to both the civil and criminal components of a tax practice and offers new cases on tax procedure and an expanded section on collection due process.

Excerpt reproduced with permission of West Academic.
Cases and Materials on Employment Discrimination (8th edition)

Rebecca White, Michael J. Zimmer, and Charles A. Sullivan

Combines statutes and developing precedents with theoretical perspectives to study all aspects of employment discrimination. The Eighth Edition features new Supreme Court cases and a revised chapter on disabilities.

Excerpt reproduced with permission of Wolters Kluwer.