What is Cumis Counsel in San Diego

If you are named as a defendant in a lawsuit associated with an insurance policy you need to be aware of your rights under California law.  What is Cumis Counsel in San Diego and why is that important to policy holders facing a lawsuit?  Cumis Counsel is your own independent attorney,...

Cumis Counsel for an Insurance Lawsuit in San Diego

What is a “Cumis Counsel“?  Why would I need a cumis counsel for an insurance lawsuit in San Diego and who pays for this?  A cumis counsel is simply an independent counsel who represents your interests and protects you when you are a defendant in an insurance lawsuit.  There is...

FMLA Dispute Resolution in San Diego

Can an employer protect against FMLA abuse?  What can the Watkins Firm do to assist with FMLA dispute resolution in San Diego and southern California?  The Family Medical Leave Act or FMLA was originally enacted to ensure covered employers provided employees with unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons...

New Wage and Hour Laws Take Effect Soon

The new Fair Labor Standards Act guidelines for minimum wage and overtime take effect December 1.  The new wage and hour laws will affect many San Diego employers who are struggling to comply with new overtime regulations as well as California’s new Fair Pay Act.  What can a San Diego...