Protecting consumers from predatory lenders: defining the problem and moving toward workable solutions

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The author discusses predatory lending activity by credit companies against low-quality credit borrowers. She analyzes the need for a concise definition of the problem and for laws requiring borrowers to be informed about the true costs of their loans.

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Punitive damages in fair housing litigation: ending unwise restrictions on a necessary remedy

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The author discusses the award of punitive damages in housing discrimination cases and proposes standardizing the process. Topics include vicarious liability, the good faith defense, and the size of punitive damage awards.

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Creating criminals: the injuries inflicted by "unenforced" sodomy laws

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The author argues that state sodomy laws, while unenforced, should be repealed because they reinforce to intolerant attitudes among the public and contribute to a climate of violence against gays.

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