Course Description
In this course, we will discuss when and how fiduciary duties arise, what it means to be a fiduciary, what happens when these duties are breached, remedies that follow a breach and how to prevent these disputes from ruining your business. You will hear from a veteran trial attorney who has seen and heard it all in the boardroom and in the courtroom.
Syllabus
- What a fiduciary relationship is, and what it means for the fiduciary
- The most common instances where fiduciary relationships arise
- Core fiduciary duties (loyalty, care, disclosure, good faith) and how to fulfill them without getting into hot water as the fiduciary
- Common breaches of fiduciary duties and the red flags to look for
- Legal consequences, remedies and resolutions
- Practical tips to avoid finding yourself or your clients in fiduciary duty disputes