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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Injunctions and NY Breach of Contract Claims: Questions to ConsiderObtaining an injunction is a difficult task after a breach of contract. View here for more about injunctions by a New York business litigation lawyer.
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Not a Party to a New York Contract? Usually Not Guilty of BreachGenerally, you must be a party to a contract to be found guilty of a breach. View here for more from a New York business litigation lawyer.
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Can a Fiduciary Breach His Duty if It Will Cause Personal Harm in NY?Concern over your own liability might not let you breach a fiduciary duty in New York. View here for more from a New York breach of fiduciary duty attorney.
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When Are Punitive Damages Awarded in New York Fiduciary Duty Cases?Learn when punitive damages are awarded in New York breach of fiduciary duty cases and why courts rarely uphold them without proof of malice or outrage.
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What Is a Reasonable Time for Contract Performance in New York?What happens when a contract is silent about the time for performance in a contract? View here for information from a New York business litigation lawyer.
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How to Prove Damages in a New York Breach of Contract CaseProving specific damages is crucial in a breach of contract claim. View here for information from a New York business litigation attorney.
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Are You Personally Liable for Your Company’s NY Breach of Contract?It may be difficult for you to be held personally liable for your company’s breach of contract. View here for more from a New York business litigation attorney.
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What Damages Can Be Recovered for Breach of a New York Non-Compete Agreement?What types of damages can an employer recover following a breach of non-compete in New York? View here for more from a New York business litigation lawyer.
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Can a Fiduciary Duty Exist Before a Formal Joint Venture Agreement in New York?Is an agreement to negotiate in good faith enough for a breach of fiduciary duty claim? View here for more from a New York breach of fiduciary duty attorney.
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How Are Ambiguous Contract Terms Interpreted Under New York Contract Law?When contract terms are unclear, they are resolved in favor of the non-drafting party. View here for information from a New York business litigation lawyer.
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How New York Courts Handle Ambiguous Contract Terms in Business Sale DisputesWhen a party to a contract comes under new ownership, is that grounds for termination? View here for more from a New York business litigation lawyer.
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How Is a Breach of Fiduciary Duty Proven in New York?Determining whether fiduciary duty was breached is not easy. Learn what plaintiffs must prove in a breach of fiduciary duty claim and how courts evaluate.