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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Tortious Interference in New York: Stealing Musicians Can Get You SuedA company accused former employees of tortious interference with a contract over music clients. View here for more from a New York business litigation attorney.
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Applicable Contracts to a New York Tortious Interference ClaimCertain types of contracts are applicable to New York tortious interference claims. View here for more from a New York business litigation attorney.
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A-Rod and the Yankees: Claiming Breach if You Violated the AgreementIf you don’t uphold your end of a bargain, you may be unable to claim breach of contract. View here for more from a New York business litigation lawyer.
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Fiduciary Duty and a Hospital/Patient Relationship: 5 ConsiderationsDoes a hospital owe a fiduciary duty to its patients with regard to their personal information? View here for more from a New York business litigation lawyer.
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How Much Must You Pay an Employee Not to Compete Post-Termination?Is there a set amount of money that you need to pay an employee not to compete after his employment has ended? Long Island, NY noncompete lawyer explains.
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Want Damages? Evidence Is Key in Your NY Breach of Contract ClaimTo win damages in a breach of contract action, you must provide sufficient evidence. View here for more from a New York business litigation lawyer.
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Why Trump's Lawyer Was Willing to Sue Bill Maher for Breach of ContractIs there any rationale for Trump's lawyer agreeing to sue Maher for breach of contract? Long Island, NY breach of contract lawyer Jonathan Cooper weighs in.
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Parties May Waive the Right to Claim Breach of Fiduciary Duty in NYTwo recent New York court decisions uphold breach of fiduciary duty waivers. View here for more from a New York business litigation lawyer.
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Can a Company Terminate a Contract to Avoid Paying Bonuses?Yahoo terminates contract weeks before hefty bonus payments become due. View here for more info from a New York business litigation lawyer.
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Buyer Beware: Breaking a Contract in NY Could Get You in TroubleBuyers entering into real estate contracts must do their due diligence prior to signing. View here for more from a New York business litigation lawyer.
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Buyers on the Hook: Damages Following a New York Breach of ContractBuyers who breach a contract are liable to the seller based on the fair market value of the property. View here for more from a New York business litigation lawyer.
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How One Bad Decision by a NY Court Burned Me on a Personal LevelAll litigators lose on occasion. But some losses sting more than others. New York breach of contract and non-compete lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains why.