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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In Drunk Teen Case, Parents' Liability for Negligent Supervision Extends Beyond Their Property, NY Court HoldsNY court expands parental liability in drunk teen cases beyond property limits.
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NY Appeals Court Holds Tractor-Trailer Driver Solely At Fault For His Own InjuryRead how a New York appeals court found a tractor‑trailer driver solely responsible for his personal injury, an important case for truck‑accident and tort law.
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We Owe No Duty to Tell You About Threats to Your Kids, Says NYC Dept of EdDiscover how the NYC Department of Education claims no legal duty to inform parents of threats to their children. Learn what this means for student safety and your legal rights.
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The Hardest Part of Proving a Playground Injury Case Under New York LawPlayground injury cases in New York face unique hurdles—from duty of care to causation. Attorney Jonathan Cooper outlines the most difficult elements to prove and how to strengthen your claim.
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Why a NY Court Immunized Police Against Claim They Shot BystanderA NY court ruled police are immune from liability for shooting a bystander during a confrontation, emphasizing officers' professional judgment.
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Looking for the Paradigm of a School Negligence Case? Here It Is.This case perfectly illustrates school negligence under NY law. Learn the standards of care and liability involved.
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Why the 4 Year-Old New Yorker Should Never Have Been Sued in NegligenceA controversial NY lawsuit targets a child in negligence. Learn why this case challenges the boundaries of personal liability.
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One NY School's Wrong Reaction to Its Bus Driver's TextingWhen parents learned their kids’ bus driver was texting on the road, they took action. Find out how a simple truth exposed a shocking safety failure.
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School Negligence Claim Filed By Father of 13 Yr.-Old Whose Principal Refused Her Medical AttentionNY school negligence case challenges: proving liability, damages
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NY Mets Deny Liability for Drunken Fan's Fall on Woman That Destroyed Her BackWhen a fan suffers a serious back injury from a drunk spectator’s fall, can the NY Mets be liable? Attorney Jonathan Cooper breaks down legal responsibilities and negligence issues.
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Can a School Be Held Liable for Bullying Under New York Law?Can schools be sued for student bullying in New York? See when educators may be held legally accountable.
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NY High Court Reinstates Child's Hot Water Burn Case Against Building OwnerNY High Court reinstates a child's hot water burn case against a building owner for failing to maintain safe water temperatures per NYC code.