What is insurance bad faith for those of us who live in San Diego and Southern California? Why would your own insurance company deny your valid claim after all the premiums you’ve paid? The answer may be due to negligence on the part of the insured that is not covered...
New Federal Overtime Rules On Hold
The new federal overtime rules approved as part of the Fair Labor Standards Act were set to take effect December 1st. With the new federal overtime rules on hold many San Diego employers are wondering what to do? A federal Judge in Texas, The Honorable Amos Mazzant, has granted a...
Wishing San Diego a Happy Thanksgiving!
There are many things to be thankful for this year, professionally and personally. Here at the Watkins Firm, we are encouraged by and thankful for the positive signs we continue to see in the business, construction, real estate and medical sectors of the local economy. Business is growing, and the economic...
Representing Solar Power Companies and Installers in Disputes and Lawsuits in San Diego
The Watkins firm has decades of experience representing businesses and contractors throughout the San Diego area. We are representing solar power companies and installers in disputes and lawsuits throughout southern California. Our clients appreciate our unique approach to litigation which is designed to resolve disputes and lawsuits in the shortest...
Director of US Patent and Trademark Office Meets with San Diego Leaders – Make Patents and Trademarks Easier
The Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office, Michelle Lee, met with San Diego business and political leaders last week. The purpose of her visit was to make patents and trademarks easier for innovators to register and protect. Intellectual property is a primary foundation for many San Diego businesses....
The New Federal Overtime Pay Rule Takes Effect December 1
By now, most San Diego employers understand that the new federal overtime pay rule take effect December 1 of this year. If you think you will be able to get past these new regulations we have a few things to keep in mind. Wage and hour lawsuits have increased by...