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Fiduciary duty is a legal obligation requiring a fiduciary to act in the best interests of another person, meeting one of the highest standards of care under law. It applies where trust and confidence are placed in someone like a trustee, attorney, or financial advisor. This article explains fiduciary relationships, core duties, and what counts […]
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A fiduciary duty breach can trigger civil liability, including money damages, disgorgement of profits, rescission of tainted transactions, removal of the fiduciary, and sometimes attorney fees. Courts focus on restoring the beneficiary or company to the position it would have been in absent the breach. This article explains common breaches, legal standards, remedies, and steps
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