The fiduciary role in a business context Zeilikman Law July 16, 2014 2 minute read Generally speaking, there are three characteristics to a fiduciary relationship. First, the fiduciary has the power to make choices. He or she must be… Read More
You do not need to have a contract to owe something to someone Zeilikman Law June 30, 2014 < 1 minute read Individuals and companies often think they have obligations towards each other only pursuant to the agreements they enter into in the course of their… Read More
It takes a lifetime… Zeilikman Law June 18, 2014 2 minute read It is often said that it takes a lifetime to build a reputation and only a few seconds to destroy it. The law of… Read More
What is a “contract”? Zeilikman Law June 3, 2014 < 1 minute read What is a contract? A contract is a promise made from one party to another to do something or to refrain from doing something… Read More
Insurer gets off the hook as a result of a deal struck between the employer and the employee Zeilikman Law June 1, 2014 2 minute read The doctrine of “privity of contract” stands for the proposition that only parties to a contract can enforce it. What happens, however, when parties… Read More