New York Noncompete, Trade Secret & School Negligence Blog
This blog by the six-time published author Jonathan Cooper, is intended to educate the general public about issues of interest, particularly innovations and changes in the law, in the areas of non-compete agreements, breach of contract matters, school negligence (and/or negligent supervision), construction accidents, slip and/or trip and fall accidents, auto accidents, and, of course, defective or dangerous products.
For additional information on any of these topics, readers are encouraged to download these FREE e-books:
- To Compete or Not to Compete: The Definitive Insider's Guide to Non-Compete Agreements Under New York Law
- When Schools Fail to Protect Our Kids
- When You Don't Have a Written Agreement
- Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim
- Why Are There So Few Successful Defective Products Lawsuits?
3/4/2020
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Anti-Semitic Bullying at School Raises Complex Questions
A lawsuit just filed against a NJ high school for a rash of anti-semitic acts targeting one student raises a series of troubling questionsCategory: Keyword Search: bullying
2/28/2020
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Tiktok Challenge Leads to Student's Concussion, Seizure
Just last month, a New Jersey 7th grade student suffered a concussion and seizure after fellow students subjected him to the Tiktok prank, injuring him badlyCategory: Keyword Search: bullying
10/10/2019
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Was Teen Hazed by His Teacher, and Was it Worth a Lawsuit?
On October 9, 2019, parents filed suit, claiming that their teen was hazed at school by the teacher, damaging their child. But are they right?Category: Keyword Search: bullying
5/21/2019
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How a Great Verdict in a School Bullying Case Went Wrong
Capping a successful trial, a Sullivan County jury returned a verdict $1 million in the bullied student's favor. And now that verdict has been thrown out.Category: Keyword Search: bullying
3/29/2018
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12 y.o. Girl Commits Suicide Following Bullying at School
In another sign that something serious is amiss with the educational system, a 12 y.o. girl recently committed suicide after egregious and relentless bullyingCategory: Keyword Search: bullying
2/12/2018
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A New Solution for Students Repeatedly Bullied At School?
A new Florida bill proposes to let bullied students escape the bullying by transferring out of public school and attending private school on a voucherCategory: Keyword Search: bullying
7/24/2017
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How School Bullying Statistics Are Far Worse Than They Look
The numbers suggest that bullying across New York's public schools isn't all that bad. But if you scratch the surface, the numbers tell quite a different storyCategory: Keyword Search: bullying
6/7/2016
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When Schools Take the Anti-Bullying Laws Too Far
There comes a point at which well-meaning schools can actually take anti-bullying laws too far, says NY school bullying lawyer Jonathan CooperCategory: Keyword Search: bullying
6/2/2016
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New Study on How Schools Fail at Fighting Bullying
A recent study out of Kentucky lays out some of the primary reasons that schools across the country have seen only limited success at stemming bullyingCategory: Keyword Search: bullying
1/21/2016
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Court: NYC Liable for Disabled Bullied Girl's Tuition
A hot-off-the-presses decision from a NY Federal Appeals court held NYC liable to pay for the private school tuition of a disabled girl who was bulliedCategory: Keyword Search: bullying
2/17/2015
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Teacher Joins Class in Bullying Special Needs Student
It's bad enough when a child is bullied. But it's unimaginably worse when the teacher joins in. School bullying attorney Jonathan Cooper weighs in on this storyCategory: Keyword Search: bullying
1/28/2014
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Va. Legislature Defines Bullying for Schools. Will it Help?
Long Island, NY school bullying attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent initiative by the Va. legislature to curb bullying.Category: Keyword Search: bullying
1/14/2014
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Part I Proposal to Stop School Bullying: Incentives
New York school bullying attorney Jonathan Cooper issues Part I of his proposal to stem school bullying: offering incentives to students and the schools
Category: Keyword Search: bullying
12/22/2013
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How One School Bullying Settlement Tells You the Case Was Weak
Sometimes, the terms of a settlement can tell you a great deal about the strength (or the lack thereof) of a case, explains NY negligence lawyer Jonathan CooperCategory: Keyword Search: bullying
12/16/2013
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Why Eliminating Cell Phones Won't Solve School Bullying
At a recent seminar, a police officer recommended banning teens from cell phones that text or use social media to curb bullying. His suggestion won't work.
Category: Keyword Search: bullying
10/18/2012
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School Has No Duty to Warn Parents of Threat to Student, Says NY Court
NY's Court of Appeals issued a disappointing ruling, and dismissed a school negligence case earlier today, explains school injury lawyer Jonathan CooperCategory: Keyword Search: bullying
Bus Driver's Inaction to Stem Bullying Incident Leads to Lawsuit
In a recently filed case, parents of an 11th grader who was hurt in a bullying incident have sued their son's school district for negligence.Category: Keyword Search: bullying
8th Grade Brooklyn Student Blinded in Bullying Incident at School
Long Island, NY school negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses this child's likelihood of success under NY law in his school negligence claim.Category: Keyword Search: bullying
Parents of Bullied 11 Year-Old Sue School District for Negligence
Long Island, NY school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how the parents of a bullied 11 year-old sued their school district for negligenceCategory: Keyword Search: bullying
Why Federal Law is Unlikely to Help Your Bullying Case in NY
Long Island, New York school bullying attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses why constitutional laws are unlikely to help a school bullying claim in New York.Category: Keyword Search: bullying
Why the Claim by Parents of Bullied H.S. School Who Suicided Might Survive in NY
Long Island & Queens, New York school bullying and negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses a bullying case from Pennsylvania, and how it would likely be evaluated under New York law. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
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Can a School Be Held Liable for Bullying Under New York Law?
Long Island/Queens, New York child injury and school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses whether a school can be held liable for bullying under New York law. For additional information on how to prove a school negligence case in New York, please see https://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.Category: Keyword Search: bullying