What are some of the most important reviews and termination facts for a San Diego employer to understand and comply with? Does a San Diego employer have to provide a review? Why is terminating a worker such a difficult issue for a San Diego employer? Do I Have to Give...
The Recently Implemented ABC Test for Independent Contractors is Retroactive
The California Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the findings of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Vazquez v. Jan-Pro Franchising International, Inc., has determined decisively that the recently implemented ABC test for independent contractors is retroactive to April 30, 2018 for California employers and those providing work to independent contractors. ...
Sound Business Insights Episode 20 – War Stories (Part 1)
In Sound Business Insights Episode 20 – War Stories (Part 1) Dan Watkins shares interesting true stories of genuine business situations, disputes and precautionary tales based upon more than 40 years of experience as a San Diego business attorney. This is a fascinating insight into how trial courts worked in...
Protect Your Company with a Derivative Lawsuit
What is a derivative lawsuit and how can you protect your company with a derivative lawsuit in San Diego or Southern California? What are the rights of a minority shareholder in San Diego and across California? What should you do if you are concerned about the direction of the corporation...
Reviewing and Negotiating Physician Contracts in San Diego
Reviewing and negotiating physician contracts in San Diego and Southern California requires extensive experience and legal skill. The contracts between practice groups, medical foundations and physicians are quite complex. This is why it is important to work with an experienced healthcare and medical business attorney from the Watkins Firm to...
Your San Diego Business Attorney Should Be a Trusted Advisor
Is your San Diego business attorney one of your most trusted business advisors? Your business attorney should be one of your closest and most trusted business advisors. A strong business attorney should offer business and operational insight and savvy advice based upon decades of expertise and the wisdom that only...
Attorney to Help Negotiate a Commercial Lease in San Diego
Why should you consider an attorney to help negotiate a commercial lease in San Diego? A commercial lease is one of the largest expenses for any business. The wrong lease relationship is like an anchor dragging behind your company. This is one of those situations where one of the parties...
What is a Derivative Lawsuit and When is it a Viable Option for a San Diego Shareholder?
What is a derivative lawsuit in San Diego and when is it a viable option for a San Diego shareholder dispute? How can minority shareholders protect the company and hold major shareholders accountable? When any shareholder in a corporation believes the company is headed in the wrong direction or has concerns...
Sound Business Insights Podcast Episode 19 – Your Business Attorney is a Valuable Partner
Listen to our recent Sound Business Insights podcast Episode 19 – Your Business Attorney is a Valuable Partner. In this episode, Dan Watkins discusses the in-depth and important relationship a business owner or executive has with their business attorney. There are 3 crucial advisors every business owner should have: an...