In an effort to educate the general public - BEFORE they even contact a lawyer - about the necessary elements to a successful claim in the areas of:
- school negligence;
- construction accidents;
- defective or dangerous products;
- auto accidents; or
- slip and/or trip and fall accidents
Long Island & Queens, New York personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper has published numerous educational articles on these topics. By way of background, Jonathan Cooper is the published author of the Free book on New York accident claims, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim," as well as the New Yorker's guide to defective product claims, "Why Are There So Few Successful Defective Products Lawsuits?"
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Why Unclear Contract Provisions Go Against the Drafter Under NY LawLearn why any ambiguity within a contract is construed against the drafter under New York law. A Long Island, New York breach of contract lawyer explains.
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How a Non-Compete Can Remain Enforceable in New York - Even if You're FiredIn most circumstances, a non-compete will no longer be enforceable if you're fired. Long Island, NY non-compete lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains some exceptions.
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When New York's Courts Will Look to a Contract's Plain Meaning Rather Than the Parties' IntentWhen NY Courts Look to Contract's Plain Meaning - Not Parties' Intent
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Sample New York Non-Compete ClauseWe are often asked what a typical non-compete clause in an employment agreement looks like. Here it is. Long Island, NY non-compete lawyer Jonathan Cooper expla
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How Improper Pleading Can Prove Fatal to a NY Breach of Contract ClaimThink that the manner in which you draft a complaint in a breach of contract case doesn't matter? Think again. Long Island, NY breach of contract lawyer explain
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How to Choose the Right Forum for Disputes Regarding Your Non-CompeteLong Island, NY non-compete & breach of contract attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses why you can't always choose the place you want to bring a lawsuit.
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When a Party to a Contract Can Be Subject to NY Courts' JurisdictionJust because you live in NY doesn't mean that you're entitled to sue someone else there. Long Island, NY breach of contract attorney Jonathan Cooper explains.
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How a New York Contract Can Be Broken Before It Even StartsLong Island, New York breach of contract &business litigation attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how a contract can be breached before it begins.
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When You're Barred From Bringing a Breach of Contract Claim in New YorkNot every agreement is subject to a breach of contract claim, explains Long Island, NY breach of contract attorney Jonathan Cooper.
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When A Whistleblower Can Sue for Wrongful Termination in New YorkThere is a very limited exception to the general rule that at-will employees can't sue when they're fired, notes Long Island, NY breach of contract lawyer.
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Why Proving Justifiable Reliance in a New York Fraud Claim Isn't EasyLong Island, NY business litigation attorney describes how you can prove reliance - a critical element of a fraud claim in New York.
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What Happens When Your Agreement is Unclear in New YorkLong Island, New York breach of contract attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses what happens when your agreement is unclear under New York law.