Posts by Hanan Isaacs
New Jersey Surrogacy: Determining Parental Rights in Cases of Child Surrogacy and Sperm/Egg Donation
Couples having difficulty conceiving a child sometimes enlist a third party surrogate to become parents. Surrogacy presents a viable option for intended parents in New Jersey, but they must wait until after the child’s birth to adopt the child and assert their parental rights. Problems arise when a surrogate refuses to relinquish the child, which…
Read MoreTremendous Payday for a Whistleblower: Rewarding Employees Who Report Employer Wrongdoing
A former employee has been awarded more than $10 million for providing key information that led to a successful enforcement action by the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This is the largest award ever granted by the CFTC for violations of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). It is the second largest whistleblower award overall,…
Read MoreCan a Well-Intended Neighbor Seek Court-Ordered Visitation of Your Kids?
Parents have a constitutional right to raise their minor children, free from government intrusion or interference. Parental rights are not absolute, however, and when the welfare of a child comes into question, the law may step in and limit or shape these rights in varying degrees to serve the best interests of the child. During…
Read More“You’re Fired!!” Workplace Conduct Rules, Properly Applied, Trump Unlawful Disability Discrimination Claims
In April of 2013, Lisa Caporicci informed her manager at the Chipotle restaurant that she took prescription medication for treatment of bipolar disorder. She did not mention any side effects or other problems that could result from taking the medication. Then in May 2013, Lisa began taking new medication for panic attacks, but did not…
Read MoreWhat Rights do New Jersey Children Have When Their Parents Divorce?
Divorcing parents have some serious decisions to make regarding the health, safety, security, and welfare of their children. Whether a divorce proceeds amicably or with complications, a recently devised Bill of Rights for Children is one of the most helpful resources for divorcing couples. Developed by the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Family…
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