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. Contact
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What Physicians Need to Know About the Idaho Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion Bans
On Thursday afternoon, January 05, the Idaho Supreme Court held that there is nothing in the Idaho Constitution that protects a right to abortion. Because no such right exists, the Idaho legislature...
When You Have Questions About Your Medical Practice, Turn to Business Attorneys
By Cora Whitney As a doctor, providing the best care to your patients is your number one priority. However, that can often be hindered by legal issues that arise from owning a practice. Learning how...
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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Three Things Healthcare Companies Can do to Improve their 2023 Healthcare Policies
Smith + Malek focuses on several different areas of law. One of the main sectors we concentrate on is business and healthcare law. With offices in Idaho and Washington, our firm is very proud of...
What New Laws Governing Washington Nonprofit and Charitable Corporations Mean for Your Organization
During the 2021 legislative session, the Washington Legislature passed an all-new Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act (the “New Act”), which went into effect on January 1, 2022. The New Act applies...
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