Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Alimony reform shot down in Florida
New Jersey is one of a number of states where proponents of alimony law reform are holding aggressive campaigns. In New Jersey, like in these other states, members of the alimony reform movement are focused on outlawing lifetime spousal support and taking away some of the leeway that judges have in alimony disputes. Opponents argue…
Read More$240 Million Verdict in Stunning Disability Discrimination Case
On Wednesday, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that is has secured the largest jury verdict in the agency’s history. The $240 million verdict stems from a disability discrimination and abuse case involving a turkey company. While this is an important accomplishment for the EEOC, it is bittersweet as it is a reminder that…
Read MoreNew Jersey May Restrict Non-compete Agreements
New Jersey has joined a number of other states by recently seeking to bar companies from enforcing non-compete agreements. The proposed legislation is meant to make it easier for laid off workers to find employment, which would in turn help the state decrease the number of people receiving unemployment benefits. If this bill were to…
Read MoreHow is Credit Card Debt Divided in Divorce?
One of the most complicated parts of the legal divorce process is dividing marital assets and debts. New Jersey law provides that marital property must be divided equitably. Equitable distribution means that debts and assets must be divided fairly, but not necessarily equally. Of course, deciding what is fair is a pretty subjective matter. Credit…
Read MoreThe Jobless Continue to Face Discrimination Barrier
When we hear about companies that are practicing discrimination in hiring, the victims are often people who are stereotyped because of their religion, race, nationality, sexuality, age or gender. Another group, however, is reportedly facing widespread employment discrimination: the unemployed. Recent research suggests that those who have been unemployed for an extended period of time…
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