Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Victims of domestic violence gain new protections in New Jersey
Domestic violence is more common in New Jersey than many people realize. A state report shows that in 2011, 70,311 incidents of domestic violence were reported. That same year, 40 people were killed in acts of domestic violence. And, this year, several instances of domestic violence have ended in tragedy in recent months alone. Fortunately,…
Read MoreHanan M. Isaacs’s newly published article in the NJ Law Journal, “New, From Willowbrook Mall”
Read online version of Hanan M. Isaacs’s newly published article in the NJ Law Journal, 11/25/13, titled “New, From Willowbrook Mall“, regarding non-enforceability of unsigned settlement agreements that come out of mediated negotiations.
Read MoreLittle Falls Employer Settles Religious Discrimination Suit
Religious discrimination in employment is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This means that New Jersey employers do not have the right to treat employees and applicants differently based on their religious beliefs. Additionally, employers must grant certain reasonable accommodations to employees due to their religious practices. A car dealership…
Read MoreNew, From Willingboro Mall: Mediated Settlements Must Be in Writing
How to enforce a child support order in New Jersey
The health and wellness of children in New Jersey are typically dependent on the financial support of their parents. This is part of the reason why, in the event of a divorce or a break-up, many parents are ordered to pay child support. However, in many cases parents fail to pay court-ordered child support, leaving…
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