Numerous types of shareholder disputes exist. Shareholder derivative lawsuits, albeit rarer, do occur. With the increasing frequency of these claims in response to COVID-19 measures taken by various organizations, it is important for shareholders and executives to...
Fiduciary Duty
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Legal malpractice: Inadequate investigation or discovery in a lawsuit, part 1
Part of an attorney’s legal duty to their client in a lawsuit is uncovering evidence of what happened to cause the dispute. Initially, the lawyer will investigate the facts to learn whether the client has a valid claim. If enough evidence exists to support the case...
Florida legal malpractice: Duty of care and fiduciary duty are distinct
Under the umbrella of legal malpractice are two kinds of claims against a lawyer: breach of the duty of care and breach of fiduciary duty. Each duty involves a different professional aspect of the attorney-client relationship. Broadly, the duty of care concerns...