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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Claiming Former Employees Breached Fiduciary Duty and Stole IP, Pfizer SuesIn February 2022, Pfizer sued two former employees in Federal court, claiming they stole confidential IP, and used it to file their own patent application.
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The Cardinal Sin to Avoid When Arbitration Goes BadlyWithout a doubt, there is a singular (and avoidable) cardinal sin when arbitration goes badly, explains NY trade secret and noncompete attorney Jonathan Cooper
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Arbitration vs. the Courts: Which is Better for You?When drafting agreements for small businesses, a common question arises: where should disputes be brought - arbitration or the courts?
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When Arbitrators' Disregard of the Law Won't Matter in NYThere are some instances where an arbitrator can disregard New York law - and it won't matter; you'll still be stuck with his/her decision.
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Why Documents Alone Rarely Get Outright Dismissal of a CaseDocumentary evidence alone, even if compelling, are usually insufficient to get a case dismissed at the outset of a case, says Jonathan Cooper
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Most Business Fraud Claims Fail Under NY Law. Here's WhyThe reason that so many business fraud claims are dismissed: because these claims were already waived by contract.
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Darn, Missed the Deadline To Sue. Or Did You?The continuous representation doctrine offers an important way around the time limits set for bringing suit in New York, explains Jonathan Cooper.
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Why Making Multiple Summary Judgment Motions in NY is a Bad IdeaMaking multiple motions for summary judgment is usually a very bad idea, explains New York business litigation attorney Jonathan Cooper
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Principles v. Pragmatism: How Trial Can Be Bad for YouIt's scary how some people get angry, lose all focus, and refuse to settle their cases - no matter how bad an economic decision that may be for them
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Why a NY Court Won't Enjoin a Defendant from Defaming YouThere's a reason why it's almost impossible to get an injunction barring a defendant from defaming you in New York, explains Jonathan Cooper
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When Illegal Agreements Can Still Be Enforceable in New YorkThis was just one of the issues that New York Federal Judge Jack Weinstein had to address in a commercial litigation case where the plaintiff sought to recover payment for goods that it shipped.
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NY Appeals Court: Don't Bother Bringing Business Fraud Claims Unless You Can Back It UpIn a June 15 decision in Callisto Pharm. Inc. v. Picker, New York's Appellate Division, First Department affirmed the trial court's ruling that dismissed the plaintiff's claims that its employee was secretly negotiating with their business partner.