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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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.
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Driver Runs School Bus Stop Signal, Then Explains "I Didn't Know What It Meant"What happens when a driver ignores a bus stop arm? Explore negligence and liability laws in New York traffic cases.
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Principal on Student's Death: "We can't take responsibility for each and every kid"Principal responds to student death, stating responsibility limits; highlights challenges schools face in monitoring every child’s safety effectively.
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NY Appeals Court Denies Judgment to Worker That Fell From LadderNY Appeals Court denies worker’s ladder fall injury claim, highlighting legal challenges in workplace accident cases.
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Tragic NYC Student's Drowning a Paradigm of School NegligenceA drowning incident exposes critical school safety lapses. Discover how this case defines school negligence under NY law.
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Assaulted By Patient at NY Hospital, Mother's Negligent Supervision Claim SurvivesNew York hospital assault case: Mother's negligent supervision claim survives, following patient attack. Legal implications and ongoing battle for justice.
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NY's High Court Takes Extreme Stand on School Assault CaseDiscover how New York's highest court took a controversial stance on a school assault case. Attorney Jonathan Cooper breaks down the ruling’s implications for student safety and school liability.