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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Thinking of Everything: Ambiguous Contract Terms in New YorkWondering what happens when a situation arises that is unclear under the terms of a contract? View here for more from a New York breach of contract lawyer.
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One Danger of Hacking Into Your Former Company's E-MailA recent story out of Texas illustrates one of the primary dangers of hacking into your old company's emails after you've left, explains NY business litigator
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Why Massachusetts May Be Employee Heaven (At Least for Non-Competes)Judging from the debate in its legislature regarding non-competes, Massachusetts is one of the best places in the US to be an employee, says Jonathan Cooper
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Massage Parlor Sues Former Employee for Violating Non-CompeteNY non-compete lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains why the lawsuit over a masseuse's violation of a non-compete clause would probably fail under New York law.
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How to Prove a "Finder's Fee" Case Under New York LawI admit it. I enjoy it when the law works the way it should, and sticks it to a defendant that reneges on his word, and breaches his contract wherein he agreed to pay the plaintiff a percentage of his profit on the purchase and sale of a property.
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NY Court Sustains $150 Million Jury Verdict in Defamation & Tortious Interference CaseThe plaintiff likely won't collect on the judgment despite deserving compensation, given the disturbing case facts and potential collectibility issues
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How Much Writing is Enough to Qualify as a "Written Agreement" Under NY Law?Not terribly much, according to a recent decision from a Queens County trial court.
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Despite Leaving Client Unnecessarily Exposed to Harm, Bad Faith Claim Against NY Insurer Is DismissedIn a recent decision, New York's Appellate Division, Second Department showed once again just how powerful New York's insurance lobby is.
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One Way to Prove a Fraudulent Concealment Claim Under NY Law - Even in the Face of a DisclaimerOvercoming disclaimer hurdles in NY fraudulent concealment claims requires strategic proof despite contractual language stating no reliance.
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How New York Courts Determine Whether an Arbitration Clause is EnforceableWhen your contract has been breached, your first reaction might very well be to bring a lawsuit in State or Federal Court. But that course of action may not be available.
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How to Prove Employer Negligence for an Employee's Bad Acts Under NY Lawthere is a doctrine in New York which holds that under certain circumstances, an employer can be held liable for its employees acts - even where those acts were clearly not undertaken in furtherance of the employer's interests.
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Using Its "Head," NY Court Finds that Port-A-Head is Necessary At WorksiteSometimes you have to take a step back to appreciate the arguments that are advanced by attorneys. And sometimes those arguments just make you laugh. In <a href="http://www.nycour