Cooper, LLC – Counselors at Law

To Be, or Not to Be … Laches

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:10:00 GMT

In view of the myriad ways lawyers misstate, misplace or, in some cases, mistakenly weaponize the doctrine of laches, a revisit and clarification of the doctrine is worthwhile. New York Law Journal (April 2020) located at https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2020/04/03/to-be-or-not-to-be-laches/

Analyzing Non-Cyber Coverage for Claims Involving (not So) Smart Contracts

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:10:00 GMT

What traditional policies might provide coverage for blockchain enterprise companies with claims deriving from one of the most vulnerable aspects of a blockchain transaction: the smart contract? ABA Litigation – Insurance coverage Section (March 2020) located at https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/committees/insurance-coverage/articles/2020/non-cyber-coverage-smart-contracts/

Going Outside the Rules to Keep Fees on The Table Under Rule 45(g)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:09:00 GMT

In addition to the contempt sanctions under Rule 45(g), practitioners should be mindful of the courts’ inherent authority to award attorney fees for willful misconduct. ABA Litigation – Pretrial Practice & Discovery Section (November 2019) located at https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/committees/pretrial-practice-discovery/practice/2019/going-outside-the-rules-to-keep-fees-on-the-table-under-rule-45g/

Vendor’s Products Liability Coverage: An Option for Malware-Based Cyber Breaches

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:09:00 GMT

Cyber-attacks are in the news every day, yet too many businesses lack adequate coverage. Businesses should carefully analyze whether they have potential products liability claims that may be asserted where software defects played a role in the cyber-attack. New Jersey Law Journal (December 13, 2019) located at https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/2019/12/13/tapping-into-a-vendors-products-liability-coverage-an-option-to-consider-for-malware-based-cyber-breaches/

Cooper, LLC Represents Client In Acquisition of RDO Induction LLC Assets

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:04:00 GMT

Cooper LLC represented its long-time client, owner of firm clients Fancort Industries, Inc. and NES Company, Inc., in the purchase of RDO Induction LLC’s assets and related financing.

Since 1989, RDO Induction has been a premier supplier of industrial induction heating systems and equipment. RDO Induction sells and services a range of industrial heating systems, power supplies, and induction coils and machines for induction heating, heat treating, brazing, casting, and melting.

The acquisition of RDO Induction is a compliment to its sister companies Fancort Industries and NES Company. Fancort industries has 50 years of experience in automation & precision tooling for the aerospace, defense, medical and electronics industries. NES Company provides an extensive range of liquid ring equipment and controls for the industrial, commercial, and heating markets.

About Cooper, LLC – Counselors at Law

Cooper, LLC is a full-service business firm with offices in New Jersey and New York. The firm represents small and mid-sized businesses in almost every sector, with particular emphasis on industrial and consumer retail businesses. Recognized for its high standard of client service, the firm is committed to the interests of its clients, colleagues, and communities.

Contact:

Ryan J. Cooper
Managing Partner

Cooper, LLC – Counselors at Law
t: 908-514-8830
e: ryan@cooperllc.com

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Important COVID-19 Insurance Coverage Reminder

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 03:13:00 GMT

AN IMPORTANT INSURANCE COVERAGE REMINDER TO ALL BUSINESSES SUFFERING BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSSES:

If you are a businesses suffering losses at this time from business interruption…

Should you wish to discuss your situation further, please feel free to contact us at Cooper, LLC, where I can be reached at renier@cooplerllc.com.

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Coronavirus Protocol – Is Your Business Ready?

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 20:36:00 GMT

The unprecedented spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is upending business continuity plans. In particular, cyber- and digital-infrastructure, supply chain, and security are being tested daily. The following tips are drawn from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber-Infrastructure (“CISA”) Insights. CyberThreats Exploiting COVID-19 Malicious actors are exploiting user-demand and...

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FedNow: The Empire Strikes Back

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 22:44:00 GMT

The world changes, we do not, therein lies the irony that kills us. ― Anne Rice, Interview with the Vampire In an attempt to meet the demands of the fast-growing, cryptocurrency world, the Federal Reserve announced plans in August to develop and bring an interbank “real time” payment and settlement service built on blockchain technology. A brainchild of the Fed’s Faster Payments Task Force [PDF]...

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Renier P. Pierantoni Joins Expanded Commercial Litigation Practice

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:32:00 GMT

Cooper, LLC is proud to announce that Renier P. Pierantoni has joined their firm. With more than twenty years of experience as a litigator, entrepreneur and educational leader, Renier P. Pierantoni expands Cooper, LLC’s commercial litigation practice group. His depth of experience in business litigation will be a great compliment to Cooper, LLC’s role as a full-service law firm for businesses and...

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