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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How NY's High Court Expanded Animal/Pet Owner Liablity - MaybeA recent decision by NY State's highest court has left open several questions as to whether pet owner liability has been expanded under NY law - and if so, how
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Why a Queens H.S. Wasn't Liable for Failing to Have DefibrilatorA NY appeals court recently turned back part of a wrongful death claim by the family of a H.S. student. The Court was right, explains a NY school negligence lawyer
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NY Appeals Court Denies Summary Judgment to Bronx Construction Worker
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NY Court: Lack of Protective Screen at Practice Doesn't Trigger Liability
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How Ilinois' School Negligence Laws Are Harsher Than New York'sLong Island, New York school liability lawyer Jonathan Cooper explores how its tougher to prove a school negligence matter in Illinois' than New York.
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Why This School Negligence Case Wouldn't Survive in New YorkA school negligence case that was reported on last week probably wouldn't survive in New York, explains NY school injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper
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Despite Plaintiff's Loss of Evidence, NY Appeals Court Reinstates CaseSometimes, you can lose evidence and your case will still survive, explains NY defective products lawyer Jonathan Cooper.
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Bronx Student's Slip & Fall Case Survives, Despite Poor InvestigationA recent decision by NY's Appellate Division, First Department reminds us why it's important to investigate your cases before you file your claims
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One of the More Bizarre Things You May Hear in a School Negligence CaseHere's one of the more bizarre things you may hear in a school negligence case, explains NY school injury attorney Jonathan Cooper.
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After 5 Teens Drown, Camp Instructor Questioned on Possible NegligenceIn what seems to be a global recurring story, 5 high students drown on a camp outing, and the supervising school teacher is questioned on possible negligence
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What a School's Textbook Defense of a Bullying Claim Looks LikeA recent report of a bullying claim lays out how a school will typically defend against the claim, explains NY school negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper.
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Student Sues in Negligence After Being Set on Fire in Science ClassIn a case that was reported on just over one week ago, a student sued his school in negligence after he was set on fire during science class and injured.