Law Offices of Jonathan M. Cooper

In New York School Negligence Case, Whom Do You Sue?
Description: Long Island, New York school negligence and negligent supervision attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses who the proper defendants are in a New York school negligence case. For additional information on how to prove your school negligence case, please see http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/library/how-to-prove-your-school-negligence-case-under-new-york-law.cfm, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
How New York's Dram Shop Laws Hold Bars Liable for Drunk Drivers
Description: Long Island, New York auto accident and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how, under certain circumstances, a bar can be held liable for the injuries sustained by the victim of a drunk driver. For additional information on how accident cases are evaluated under New York law, please see http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/reports/free-new-york-personal-injury-book-why-most-accident-victims-do-not-recover-the-full-value-of-t.cfm, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
When Can a Trial Court Modify the Size of a Jury's Award Under NY Law?
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses the rules governing when a New York court is empowered to intervene and interfere with a jury's verdict and award. For additional information on how accident cases are handled under New York law, please order a copy of Jonathan Cooper's FREE book on accident cases from www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com, or contact his office directly at 516.791.5700.
What Is "Conversion" Under New York Law?
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York small business litigation and breach of contract attorney Jonathan Cooper defines and outlines the criteria for a conversion claim under New York law. For additional articles and information on issues pertaining to civil litigation under New York law, please visit Jonathan Cooper's small business litigation blog at www.nysmallbusinessattorney.com, or contact Mr. Cooper directly at his Long Island office at 516.791.5700.
Commission Agreements, Finders Fees and New York's Statute of Frauds
Description: Generally speaking, the Statute of Frauds (N.Y. Gen. Obl. Law 5-701, et seq.) , bars a claimant from recovering damages on a breach of contract claim if the agreement was not reduced to writing, and the agreement could not have been performed within one year. But there are important exceptions to this rule. For additional information on this topic, and other breach of contract matters as they apply to businesses subject to the New York courts' jurisdiction, please visit Long Island, New York Small Business and Breach of Contract Attorney's blog at www.nysmallbusinessattorney.com.
Common Exceptions to the Attorney-Client Privilege In New York
Description: In this article, Long Island small business, defective products and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper highlights some of the most important exceptions to the attorney-client privilege. For additional information on this topic, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
Understanding the Limits of the Attorney-Client Privilege Under NY Law
Description: In this article, Long Island breach of contract, defective products and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains some of the limitations on the attorney-client privilege, and why this privilege is waived in certain cases, particularly in the legal malpractice context. For additional information on this topic, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com, or www.nysmallbusinessattorney.com.
How To Assess Whether You Have A Breach of Contract Claim Under NY Law
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York small business and breach of contract attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses some of the more common types of breach of contract claims in order to help the public assess whether they have a potential breach of contract case. For more information on this and other small business issues, please visit Jonathan Cooper's blog that is dedicated to small business issues at www.nysmallbusinessattorney.com.
How To Prove A Successful Business Fraud Claim Under NY Law
Description: In this article, New York small business lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses what a plaintiff must prove in order to prevail on a business fraud claim. For more information on this topic, and with respect to breach of contract and of fiduciary duty matters, please visit Jonathan Cooper's blog that is dedicated to small business litigation matters, www.nysmallbusinessattorney.com.
Why It May Pay to Fight A Disclaimer of Coverage under NY Law
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York business litigation and insurance disclaimer attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses why a recent decision by one of New York's appellate courts serves as an important reminder why it may be worthwhile to contest and fight an insurer's declination to defend or indemnify an individual or business regarding claims, particularly with respect to environmental remediation or cleanup claims. To discuss your small business's particular issues with Mr. Cooper, please contact his Cedarhurst, Long Island office at 516.791.5700.
Three Mistakes to Avoid When Negotiating a Small Business Deal
Description: This article highlights 3 common mistakes that many small business owners in New York make when negotiating business deals that unnecessarily expose their companies to commercial litigation and breach of contract lawsuits.
E-Mail Mistakes That Can Cost Your Small Business in Court
Description: This article describes 3 common mistakes that small businesses make when using e-mail or other electronic communication that if not handled properly, can result in a waiver of the attorney-client privilege or confidential documents, or unwittingly subject a foreign company to commercial or civil litigation in New York.
Fatal Mistakes that Can Leave Your Trade Secrets Unprotected
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York based trade secret protection attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how failing to document how and why you developed your proprietary information may leave it unprotected against trade secret theft. To obtain further information with regard to your small business's needs on how to protect its customer lists or other information against infringement or theft by a disloyal employee or third party, or your best options with respect to commercial litigation, please call the Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper at 516.791.5700.
Getting the Best Bang For Your Small Business Buck With a Lawyer
Description: In this article, Long Island, New York small business attorney Jonathan Cooper provides 3 concrete ways you can get the best deals for your breach of contract, trade secret or employee theft or other commercial litigation matter - all while still getting high quality legal work. For more information about how he can help with your small business's legal needs, please contact Mr. Cooper's Cedarhurst, New York office at 516.791.5700.
Big Law Firms Begin to Mull Alternatives to the Billable Hour
Description: In this article, New York City commercial litigation attorney Jonathan Cooper analyzes an article from the New York Times which discusses how some large law firms, after decades of operating exclusively on a hourly billing basis, are now finally starting to offer their small business clients different fee options. Mr. Cooper questions why the large law firms are only beginning to mull doing so now, out of necessity, when smaller law firms that cater to small businesses and commercial clients, have always offered such alternative, client-first fee arrangements. The Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper has offices centrally located in Midtown Manhattan and the South Shore of Long Island. To discuss your small business' legal needs or for additional FREE reports on small business commercial litigation matters in New York, please contact his main Cedarhurst office at 516-791-5700.
Does the Struggling Economy Cause a Rise In Employee Theft and Fraud?
Description: In this article, New York small business and commercial litigation attorney Jonathan Cooper analyzes the flaws in several studies by fraud experts that correlate a rise in employee theft, including the stealing of trade secrets with the economic recession. For more information, please contact Jonathan Cooper at his main office in Long Island at 516-791-5700.
Insurer Drops Policyholders
Should I Sue?
Description: In another article of mine that was published online, I set forth the criteria that you should consider to determine whether it is worthwhile to sue your customer for breach of contract. This article demonstrates how some relatively small changes in factual scenario can completely alter the legal analysis.
Selecting the Best Law Firm for Your Small Business in a Down Economy
Description: In this down economic climate, it is more important than ever to assure that you carefully select the best lawyer for your small business, particularly if you have a civil litigation or breach of contract matter in New York. Often, your small business's interests will be better-served by hiring a small law firm rather than a large law firm, as the smaller firm can more efficiently direct the litigation, and generally has greater flexibility to crafting creative billing solutions to conform with your budget and needs.