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, and school negligence.
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?
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WSJ Claims Failing to Plan Before Signing a NY Noncompete is DangerousA recent article in the Wall Street Journal illustrates how failing to plan before signing a noncompete is foolhardy and dangerous, explains Jonathan Cooper.
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How Boston Globe's 'Noncompete Claws' Op-Ed Piece Misses the MarkA December 1 op-ed piece in the Boston Globe arguing for the outlaw of noncompete agreements in their entirety leaves a lot to be desired, says Jonathan Cooper.
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Suit Shows Breach of Contract Applies to the Hi-Tech Energy IndustryExplore how a NY case shows breach of contract principles apply even in cutting-edge industries like energy tech.
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Doctor Sued by Hospital for Breach of Recruitment AgreementIn an unusual twist, a doctor was sued by a hospital for breach of a recruitment agreement & for unjust enrichment, explains NY breach of contract lawyer
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Why It's a Bad Idea to Break a Non-Compete With Help From Your MistressThe details of this story are sordid: a former employee and his mistress try to pry business away from his old business partner - and wife. They get caught.
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Why A-Rod Won't Get an Injunction of his Suspension from MLBAlthough A-Rod said he'd seek an injunction of the suspension handed down by the arbitrator, it is doomed to fail, explains Jonathan Cooper
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Typographical Error Doesn't Invalidate Contract, Says Appeals CourtIn a recent decision, an appeals court held that a typographical error didn't render a contract ambiguous, and therefore unenforceable, explains Jonathan Cooper
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Dr. Forfeits $25,000 Investment After Breaching Non-Compete AgreementA recent decision by a PA appeals court upheld a finding that a doctor forfeited his investment in a medical practice after he violated his non-compete
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NY Court Nails Franchisee for Brazen Breach of Non-CompeteA recent decision from a NY federal court underscores the consequences for franchisees who breach the noncompete in their franchise agreements.
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Weekend at Bernie's Filmmakers Sue Fox & MGM for Breach of ContractThe filmmakers of the cult classic Weekend at Bernie's have sued, claiming they are owed a great deal if profits from the film that remain unpaid.
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Delaware Court Refuses to Imply Non-Compete Against Ex-Member of LLCNoting there was no formal noncompete clause in their LLC agreement, a Delaware court refused to hold liable a withdrawing member of the LLC for breach.
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Bieber Sues Retailer in Breach of Contract After Being Called "Idiot"Pop icon Justin Bieber sued a start-up retailer in breach of contract after being called "an idiot," claiming that the remarks hurt sales of his merchandise