Breach of fiduciary duty is a Maryland cause of action that allows a beneficiary to recover damages when a person in a position of trust acts against the beneficiary's interest. Trustees, business partners, corporate officers, attorneys, and other fiduciaries must...
Read MoreWhether you are an employee on the buyer or target side of a merger and acquisition, one word that likely comes to mind is uncertainty. Any merger & acquisition will come with some form of change potentially drastically affecting the...
Read MoreA wrongful termination lawsuit based on false accusations is a civil legal action in which a former employee seeks damages from an employer who fabricated misconduct as a pretext for illegal discrimination, retaliation, or breach of contract. You can sue...
Read MoreThe transactional relationship between you and an employer should be a simple exchange: Your employer needs to compensate you each time you perform work for it. But what happens when your work obligations incur costs or require you to spend...
Read MoreEach and every one of us is unique. That’s a simple and undeniable truth. No two people anywhere in the world are exactly alike. Though this is true, and though we are all unique in our own ways, we all...
Read MoreA wrongful termination can sting long after the initial shock, especially if you have to rehash the matter while seeking new employment. If you are wondering how to address a wrongful termination on a resume, on a job application, or...
Read MoreMed school taught you a lot. But did you learn how to negotiate a physician employment contract? Especially your first one? If not, understand that it ’s far too easy to screw up things you may not even realize you’re...
Read MoreReport an employer to the Department of Labor by first identifying the violation type and contacting the correct agency, such as OSHA for safety issues or the Wage and Hour Division for pay concerns. Document incidents, speak to a lawyer,...
Read MoreWhether you intend to stay at your current company for a few years or forever, it is always essential to understand what happens to your equity when you leave a company. The truth is that unforeseen things happen, and being...
Read MoreSmithey Law Group LLC is proud to announce our renewed commitment to the American Bar Association's Wellbeing Pledge, reinforcing our dedication to the health and well-being of our employees, colleagues, and the broader legal community. Recognizing the unique pressures and...
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