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.
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- 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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Chuppah Deemed a "Structure" Under NY Labor Law, Says Appeals CourtIn a unanimous decision, a NY appeals court held that a chuppah is a "structure" for purposes of NY's Labor Law, allowing an injured worker to recover.
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How NY is Tougher on School Negligence Than Some Other JurisdictionsLong Island, NY school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how New York is tougher on school negligence than some other jurisdictions.
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NY Appeals Court Holds Floor Water Not a Dangerous Worksite ConditionIn a split opinion, a majority of a NY appeals court held that a water condition on the floor of a worksite was not a dangerous condition for which liability could attach.
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When an Owner Is (Or Isn't) Vicariously Liable tor a NY Worksite InjuryLong Island, NY worksite accident attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses when an owner is - or isn't - vicariously liable for an accident under NY law.
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NY Court: 12" Height Insufficient To Trigger Labor Law 240 LiabilityIn a decision that was handed down August 14, a NY Appeals court held that a 12" height differential was insufficient to trigger NY Labor Law 240(1) liability.
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NY Appeals Court Dismisses Sexual Abuse Claim Against School DistrictIn a decision that was handed down this past week, a NY Appeals Court dismissed a negligence claim brought by parents of young children who were abused at school
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High School Sued After 2 Teens Collapse and Die from Heat Exhaustion at PracticeThis tragic story of school negligence raises the question as to how this case would fare under New York law. NY school injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains.
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School Accused of Negligence After Student Drowns in Open DrainSome instances of school negligence are rather outrageous, explains NY school injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper.
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NY State Takes Steps to Limit Traumatic Brain Injury to StudentsLong Island, NY school injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses New York's "concussion management and awareness act."
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Bus Driver's Inaction to Stem Bullying Incident Leads to LawsuitIn a recently filed case, parents of an 11th grader who was hurt in a bullying incident have sued their son's school district for negligence.
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Despite No Memory of Fall, NY Construction Worker Recovers $3.25 MilThere are some instances where construction site workers can recover damages despite not recalling the accident, explains NY construction accident lawyer.
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8th Grade Brooklyn Student Blinded in Bullying Incident at SchoolLong Island, NY school negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses this child's likelihood of success under NY law in his school negligence claim.