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?
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School Has No Duty to Notify Parents of Danger to Child, Says NY CourtLong Island, NY school negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper on a NY court holding that a school has no duty to notify parents of an imminent danger to children.
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Worksite Owner Maybe Liable for Dust That Falls Into Worker's Eye: NY CourtLong Island, NY construction site accident lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent case holding owner maybe liable for dust falling into a workers' eye.
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NY School Loses 5th Grader's Finger Tip - And Won't Admit NegligenceLong Island, NY school negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses recent news of NY School Loses 5th Grader's Finger Tip - And Won't Admit Negligence.
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Following Trial, Suffolk Court Dismisses "Stick" and Fall CaseLong Island, New York slip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent case that was dismissed by the court following plaintiff's proof at trial.
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Queens Worker Who Fell From Unsecured Ladder Wins Labor Law ClaimLong Island & Queens, NY construction site accident lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent decision granting judgment to a worker who fell from a ladder.
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In Big Shift, NY Court Expands Police & EMS Liability for Car AccidentsLong Island & Queens, NY car accident lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent high court decision that expanded police & EMS liability for car accidents in NY
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Lead Paint Violation Prompts Product Recall of Toy Story 3 Bowling GameAfter finding that its Toy Story 3 Bowling Game violated permissible lead paint levels, G.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC voluntarily recalled its product.
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Study Finds That More Than 25% of Kids Unbuckle Car Seats - While Car Is MovingLong Island & Queens, NY car accident lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent Yale study with disturbing findings about the shortcomings of our car seats.
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Finding Plaintiff's Claim Implausible, Brooklyn Jury Rejects Trip & Fall ClaimLong Island & Queens, NY trip and fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses how New York juries see through "manufactured" trip & fall claims.
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Why This NY School Negligence Decision Is Really No Big DealNY negligent supervision lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent appellate decision holding that NY schools must watch their students at after school programs
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NY Bicyclist's Claim He Was Blown From Bike By Helicopter Survives DismissalLong Island & Queens, New York accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses a bizarre case that survived a defendant's motion to dismiss the case.
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How Failing to Investigate a NY Slip & Fall Case Can Prove Fatal to the ClaimLong Island & Queens, New York slip & fall lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses how a simple mistake can destroy a valid slip and fall case under NY law.