The Spotlight strives to provide a forum to discuss the latest news and compelling issues impacting fiduciaries and those to whom fiduciaries owe duties. Whether you are an officer, director, trustee, beneficiary, trust...more
6/19/2025
/ Breach of Duty ,
Business Disputes ,
Business Litigation ,
Conflicts of Interest ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Estate Planning ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Probate ,
Risk Management ,
Settlement Negotiations ,
Trustees ,
Trusts
Blockbuster movies follow varied plotlines—some tragic, some heartwarming, some a mix. Often they are based on human dramas. In the real world, fiduciary relationships can set the proverbial stage for unwelcomed high drama,...more
“Representing a client with diminished capacity is like walking on the edge of a razor – only more precarious and potentially more painful if the attorney missteps.” -Professor Thomas E. Simmons, South Dakota School of Law....more
The Spotlight is the result of ongoing collaboration between our national trial practice and estate planning groups, with the goal of providing a forum to discuss the latest news and other issues impacting the trusts and...more
When evaluating an investment opportunity, a would-be investor’s risk analysis is usually limited to the potential loss of principal and related opportunity costs of the investment. But substantial investments in startups or...more
3/31/2023
/ Board of Directors ,
Duty of Care ,
Duty of Loyalty ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Investment ,
Investment Management ,
Investment Opportunities ,
Investor Protection ,
Investors ,
Shareholders ,
Wealth Management