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A Tectonic Shift in the Real Estate Industry: Examining the Federal Verdict Against the National Association of Realtors and Brokerages
Earlier this month, the federal jury verdict against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and various large residential brokerages held the NAR and the brokerages involved liable for $1.8...

Why Partnering with FQHCs is Personal at Smith + Malek
Smith + Malek has partnered with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) since day 1. Our long-standing commitment to supporting these community-based clinics that operate on a sliding scale...

The Latest on EMTALA in Idaho
In August 2022, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit to protect the rights of patients to access emergency medical care guaranteed by federal law, as mandated by the Emergency Medical...

Celebrating Vibrant, Successful Careers with Smith + Malek
When we created Smith + Malek, we wanted to provide a space for people to feel included, challenged, and rewarded for their hard work immediately instead of sometime down the road when they would...

Trustee Conflict of Interest and Real Estate Sales: A Review of an Idaho Supreme Court Ruling
The Idaho Supreme Court recently explored the complicated world of real estate transactions involving conflicted trustees. The case revolved around a property sale orchestrated by a trustee with...

The Power of Partnership: How Smith + Malek Transforms Businesses
The world of business and law is challenging and complex. Finding the right legal partner is like discovering a compass for navigating unknown terrain. At Smith + Malek, we take pride in being a...

Hiring Value-aligned Talent Can Be Key To Your Business’s Success
As small business owners, we understand that our success lies in dedicated employees who deliver high quality work. Without a talented team, firms deal with high rates of turnover, employee...

Celebrating Tara Malek as a Force of Justice for Idaho and Washington
Smith + Malek’s co-owner, Tara Malek, is having a banner year in terms of recognition for her depth of knowledge in the legal profession. From making appearances on true crime podcasts to winning...