Healthcare
From helping federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs) maneuver through intricate compliance issues to drafting legally sound contracts for physician groups, healthcare law is our business. Find out more here or contact us
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New Federal Protections for Pregnant Workers: What You Should Know
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) goes into effect on June 27, 2023, providing additional protections for pregnant employees in the workplace. The PWFA requires employers to offer reasonable...
2023 Idaho Legislative Update: Bills Related to Abortion, Telehealth, Informed Consent, and Gender Affirming Care
On April 6, 2023, the Idaho Legislature adjourned sine die. The Idaho Legislature passed many bills impacting the healthcare industry, including laws controlling abortion, telehealth, and more....
Business
We understand the ins and outs of complex business issues. We help founders launch high-growth companies and navigate complicated contract negotiations. Our award-winning team can help with your complex business transactions while protecting your best interest. Contact
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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...
Real Estate
Our experienced team works with commercial, residential and investment real estate clients for any and all related needs including loans, foreclosures, construction financing and project development. We also have experience in delicate land use cases. Contact
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Five Ways to Avoid Common Contract Mistakes in 2023
Emily Hutchison Geddes, J.D., MBA A contract, at its most fundamental level, is the bedrock of any working relationship. It specifies in clear language details like what each party involved can...
Top 10 Common Mistakes that We See in Construction Contracts
By Tara Malek As a business law firm with a growing real estate practice in rapidly growing cities, we often get asked for advice on construction contracts. These projects, after all, are major...
Litigation
Our team has defended and prosecuted cases in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Idaho state and federal courts and in administrative hearings and property tax appeal. We aim to resolve legal issues outside of trial in both mediations and arbitrations. We handle matters related to lost profits and damages, employment and labor disputes, and civil rights complaints. Contact
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The Importance of Small Businesses in Idaho
By Cora Whitney As of 2021, there were 176,029 small businesses were active in the state of Idaho*. They provide thousands of jobs as they generate a significant percentage of our state tax revenue....
Why you might not want to go to court: 3 tips from litigators who save clients money and time
By Tara Malek Many people dread the idea of litigation, and rightfully so. From filing a complaint to going to trial and potentially needing to appeal, the process may take months or even years. It...
Employment
Our teams stay on top of the ever-changing state, federal and local laws surrounding employment and labor laws. As experts in the field, we help small and large businesses alike with workforce management including harassment and discrimination, workplace safety and privacy, and hiring and firing practices. Contact