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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School Accused of Negligence After Student Drowns in Open DrainSome instances of school negligence are rather outrageous, explains NY school injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper.
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NY State Takes Steps to Limit Traumatic Brain Injury to StudentsLong Island, NY school injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses New York's "concussion management and awareness act."
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Bus Driver's Inaction to Stem Bullying Incident Leads to LawsuitIn 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.
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Despite No Memory of Fall, NY Construction Worker Recovers $3.25 MilThere are some instances where construction site workers can recover damages despite not recalling the accident, explains NY construction accident lawyer.
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8th Grade Brooklyn Student Blinded in Bullying Incident at SchoolLong Island, NY school negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses this child's likelihood of success under NY law in his school negligence claim.
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Queens Court: Transit Authority Has No Duty to Air Condition Subway Cars
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Brooklyn Court Refuses to Dismiss Drunken Subway Rider's Wrongful Death ClaimLong Island, NY personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a Brooklyn Court's refusal to dismiss a drunken subway rider's wrongful death claim.
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Court Allows Negligence/Wrongful Death Claim Against School to ProceedA recent ruling by the Utah Supreme Court allowed a negligence/wrongful death claim against a school to survive dismissal. Here's the 'why' behind this decision
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Split Appeals Panel Dismisses Bronx School Negligence CaseNot every accident at school means there's a viable negligence action against the school, explains New York school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper.
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Parents of Bullied 11 Year-Old Sue School District for NegligenceLong Island, NY school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how the parents of a bullied 11 year-old sued their school district for negligence
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NYC Dept of Ed Bans Teachers From "Friending" Students on FacebookIn a story that was reported yesterday, New York City's Department of Education has banned teachers from "friending" students on Facebook.
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After Teen Son is Expelled for Cheating, Father Sues SchoolIn perhaps the most absurd lawsuit against a school I've seen, a father just sued his son's school for booting his son from a program for cheating.