You must bring your lawsuit within three years of learning about the breach of fiduciary duty. This includes matters of fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, breach of trust, or deceit.
Corporate directors and officers must act in good faith for the company's benefit. Doing so requires observing the following rules:
1. Do not act against the company’s interests
2. Deal fairly when buying stock from minority shareholders
3. Never use company funds for personal benefit
Directors have the discretion to make decisions as long as they act in good faith.
Fiduciary duty helps businesses maintain stability. It allows partners, shareholders, and directors to trust each other while working toward the business’ success. Each organization has documents detailing specific duties.
Overall, fiduciary duty has two parts: care and loyalty. The duty of care requires fiduciaries to make thoughtful decisions that protect the interests they serve. The duty of loyalty means the fiduciary must look out for the client’s interests above all others, including their own. A fiduciary cannot have more than one fiduciary relationship if their duties would conflict. These principles ensure responsible business management.