Posts by Hanan Isaacs
“Am I a Whistleblower?”
You’ve probably heard the term “whistleblower” concerning an organization or company being investigated or sued. A whistleblower reports unsafe, unethical, or illegal activities by their organization internally, to a government agency, or a media outlet. Depending on the circumstances, you may be a whistleblower and have legal protection against retaliation for your acts. That means…
Read MoreWhat is a Child Custody Evaluation?
Child custody decisions should be based on the child’s best interests. Since Judges aren’t child psychologists, they often hire one to give their opinion in a disputed custody matter. The parties involved may also hire their own psychologists to evaluate the family and testify to their recommendations. Most custody arrangements are established through negotiations, either…
Read MoreHelpful New Jersey Domestic Violence Laws for Victims
It’s a new year, yet too many of our citizens must deal with a problem that never seems to go away – domestic violence. Recently enacted New Jersey laws will help victims obtain the legal relief they desperately need. Coercive Control “Coercive control” is domestic violence under New Jersey law. Courts must consider repeated coercive…
Read MoreJapanese Workers Don’t Just Quit. You Shouldn’t Have That Problem
For many citizens of Japan, 12-hour work days are the norm. In addition, there may be hours of drunken socializing with your boss and co-workers. Instead of working 9:00 to 5:00, you may have a 9:00 to 9:00 schedule, plus additional hours as needed. Increasingly, Japanese workers are pushing back against this traditional, life-sucking schedule.…
Read MoreIf You See an Ad for a New Jersey Lawyer, Thank (or Blame) Hanan Isaacs
In 1984, Ronald Reagan was re-elected President. The Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles. Apple introduced the Macintosh personal computer. It was also the year Hanan M. Isaacs and Robert A. Felmeister filed a lawsuit in federal court to liberalize New Jersey’s ethics rules governing lawyer advertising. Forty years ago, the Supreme Court of…
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