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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How to Defeat One Typical Defense to a NY School Negligence ClaimIs your school negligence claim being dismissed due to common defenses like assumption of risk? Attorney Jonathan Cooper shares effective strategies to overcome them under New York law.
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Injured Cement Truck Driver Covered by NY Labor Law 240(1), Court HoldsNew York court rules injured cement truck driver is covered under NY Labor Law 240(1), setting precedent for worker safety and liability in construction.
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Leaving Children On Bus: Another Tragic Instance of School NegligenceLearn how New York schools fail in child supervision, resulting in tragic negligence on school buses. Attorney Jonathan Cooper explains legal options for parents and guardians.
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School Bus Lands In Ditch After Vomiting Driver Falls Out of Moving School BusDriver falls out of moving school bus after vomiting, causing the bus to land in a ditch. Read the shocking details of this unexpected incident.
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How I Helped a Child Settle His NY School Negligence Case - And Got a HugEven when Labor Law § 240 applies, courts may still dismiss claims. Attorney Jonathan Cooper reviews a New York case highlighting dismissal despite legal coverage under § 240.
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Why This School Assault Case Would Never Survive in New YorkThis blog explores why a specific school assault case would fail in New York, highlighting legal standards and differences in justice systems.
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Study Finds Over 250,000 Children Treated For Household Cleaner Related Injuries Since '99A new study reveals over 250,000 children were treated for injuries related to household cleaners since 1999. Learn the legal and safety implications for families.
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Negligent Supervision Lawsuit Filed For 13 Year-Old Whose Fingers Were Amputated in Woodworking ClassNY attorney Jonathan Cooper covers a CA lawsuit where a teen lost fingers in class. Learn more on proving school negligence at jonathancooperlaw\.com.
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School That Loaned Ladder to Worker May Be Held Liable For Fall, NY Court HoldsAttorney Jonathan Cooper recounts settling a school negligence case for a child—and the meaningful “hug” that followed. A human-centered look at legal advocacy in NY school injury cases.
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Paralyzed High School Football Player Settles School Negligence CaseA high school football player paralyzed during practice reaches a settlement in a school negligence lawsuit. Learn how attorney Jonathan Cooper helped secure justice.
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When NY Courts Reach Absurd Results: Worker Injured in Collapsed Trench Deemed a "Trespasser"A controversial New York ruling labels an injured worker as a trespasser. Understand how this decision could impact future construction injury and liability claims.
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Despite Finding that Worker Covered by NY Labor Law 240(1), Court Dismisses CaseEven when Labor Law § 240 applies, courts may still dismiss claims. Attorney Jonathan Cooper reviews a New York case highlighting dismissal despite legal coverage under § 240.