From: Jason W Neyers <jneyers@uwo.ca>

Sent: Saturday 21 March 2026 15:10

To: obligations

Subject: ODG: Just Published!

Attachments: Book Cover - Public Pension Crisis.pdf; The Public Pension Crisis_Flyer.pdf

 

Dear Colleagues:

 

Congratulations to ODGer Leigh Anenson on the publication of The Public Pension Crisis: Contractual Rights and Constitutional Limits (Cambridge University Press 2026). Here is the description:

 

 A timely response to the pressing issue of public pension reform, The Public Pension Crisis explores the complex relationship between contract law and government pensions, specifically focusing on the Contract Clause and related state Pension Clauses. Analyzing over a decade of litigation, the book highlights the evolving role of pension contracts in constitutional law and examines more than 70 landmark cases to establish a clear, principled framework for determining when pension benefits qualify as contractual obligations. T. Leigh Anenson presents a unified theory to consistently treat public and private pensions, balancing the interests of employees' earned benefits with the financial challenges facing governments. Combining legal scholarship with practical policy insights, Anenson not only provides a much-needed legal perspective on pension reform but also calls for a systematic approach to addressing the retirement security crisis. 

 

 •        Offers a coherent framework for understanding public pension contracts for legal professionals and policymakers.

 

•        Explores the intersection of private and public law in the  Contract Clause context.

 

•        Provides an in-depth analysis of over 70 legal cases.

 

Happy Reading,

 

esig-law

Jason Neyers
Professor of Law
Faculty of Law
Western University
Law Building Rm 26
e. jneyers@uwo.ca
t. 519.661.2111 (x88435)

 

From: T Leigh Anenson <lanenson@umd.edu>
Sent: March 20, 2026 3:00 PM
To: Jason W Neyers <jneyers@uwo.ca>
Subject: Just Published Book Announcement Request

 

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Dear Jason: Could you please announce my new book on the Obligations listserv? The book explores the US Contract Clause s role in public pension reform, analyzing legal challenges and offering a unified contract theory.

I ve attached a flyer for the book that includes a discount code along with the complete book cover. 

A link to the book, a picture of the front cover, abstract, and sales points are provided below.

Thanks so much! Warm regards, Leigh

 

 

T. Leigh Anenson, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D.

Professor of Business Law, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Past President, Academy of Legal Studies in Business

Distinguished University Scholar-Teacher

 

University of Maryland | 3429 Van Munching Hall | College Park, MD 20742-1815 |Email: lanenson@umd.edu

Zoom Meeting Room: https://umd.zoom.us/j/5941868426

 

Research Articles: https://ssrn.com/author=859851  Research Books: Judging Equity (Cambridge University Press 2019) | The Public Pension Crisis: Contractual Rights and Constitutional Limits (Cambridge University Press 2026)

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