Sex Discrimination and State Constitutions: State Pathways through Federal Roadblocks
State constitutions and courts can help plaintiffs overcome obstacles for pursuing sex discrimination suits in federal court
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State constitutions and courts can help plaintiffs overcome obstacles for pursuing sex discrimination suits in federal court
Analysis of whether unions have the right to mandatory disclosure of toxic chemicals that employees face in the workplace in the face of trade secrets claims
Discussion of tGriswold that detailed a constitutional privacy right; response to criticisms and justification of autonomy interests
Development of doctrine protecting employees from co-worker sexual harassment requires employer liability to ensure adequate remedies and title VII protections
Analysis of Reagan-era shifts in anti-discrimination policy, as well as the political climate for anti-discrimination efforts.
Discussion of social segregation and economic inequality in employment, including current political and sociological obstacles to achieving equality
Examination of Kremer v. Chem. Constr. Corp. and its impact on Title VII discrimination claims; argues that it's inconsistent with Title VII enforcement scheme
Argues for system of parental leave, as well as child care services; supports expansion of types of needs caregivers may serve and which caregivers are eligible
Argument in favor of clinical legal education and the integration of such programs into law school curricula
Discussion of the word "victim" in the context of racial discrimination; argument for expansion of the term as a matter of fairness and practicality
Rehabilitative alimony, an often time-limited form of remuneration after a divorce, is often unjust and applied unfairly
Judicial Politics: An Introduction
Discussion of rent regulations vis-a-vis economic criticisms that employ a basic supply and demand model; suggests these critiques lack empirical support
Paternalism
Critique of the intersection of abortion and privacy in society and law; proposal of critical theory of abortion and privacy.
Proposes residential stability zoning ordinances to control gentrification and limit displacement in urban areas