There is genuine concern about the growing potential risk of misclassified independent contractors and resulting audits by the IRS and California agencies such as the EDD. The threat and associated extensive financial risk and liabilities are genuine and immediate. Recent developments based upon a recent California Supreme Court case (Dynamex)...
Sound Business Insights Episode 18 – Private Attorneys General Act or PAGA
We present the next episode in our podcast “Sound Business Insights” with Episode 18 – Private Attorneys General Act or PAGA – an overview of a substantial potential risk for San Diego and Southern California employers. The number of PAGA-related lawsuits has substantially increased over the past few years. Through...
Is Stealing a Customer List Unfair Competition in California?
Is stealing a customer list unfair competition in California? What protections can San Diego and Southern California employers put in place to protect customer lists and other trade secrets of the business? What Makes Stealing a Customer List Unfair Competition in California? In many cases it may be possible to...
Sound Business Insights Episode 17 – Violation or Breach of Fiduciary Duty
We are pleased to invite you to listen to our latest release, Sound Business Insights Episode 17 – Violation of Breach of Fiduciary Duty. In this episode, Dan Watkins defines a fiduciary duty and what happens when a fiduciary duty is breached or violated. When does the fiduciary duty begin? ...
What Happens When a Creditor is Able to Pierce the Corporate Veil
What happens when a creditor is able to pierce the corporate veil in California? How can a business owner, partner, member or shareholder help to keep creditors from piercing the corporate veil of your business in order to get access to your personal assets and those of your fellow partners?...
Beware of a Coverage Opinion Letter or Reservation of Rights From Your Insurance
Beware of a Coverage Opinion Letter or Reservation of Rights notice from your home or business insurance carrier. A Coverage Opinion Letter is often called a “Rejection Letter” by insurance company defense attorneys. If you receive a coverage opinion letter from your insurance company after submitting a claim it should raise...
Experienced Help Negotiating a Commercial Lease in San Diego
Are you searching for experienced help negotiating a commercial lease in San Diego or Southern California? Every successful San Diego business needs the right space from which they may conduct their business. The structure and financial details associated with your commercial lease will make a big difference in the profitability...
Contracts for Any Business Purchase or Sale Transaction in San Diego
Are you searching for contracts for any purchase or sale transaction in San Diego? Are you considering the purchase of a business or Commercial real estate? Are you looking for a San Diego law firm with extensive experience in buy sell agreements, asset purchase contracts and stock purchase agreements? The...
Eliminate Independent Contractor Misclassification Risk in SD
Is it possible to eliminate independent contractor misclassification risk in San Diego? There are a lot of questions about putting a stop to independent misclassification exposure in San Diego especially as it relates to the recent Supreme Court ruling. Many San Diego and southern California businesses rely upon independent contractors...