How can the corporate attorneys for a new LLC or small business in San Diego prove to be one of the most important business partners for your new venture? If you are starting a new LLC or small business in San Diego you need to give serious consideration to the...
Class Action Defense for San Diego and Southern California Organic Mislabeling Cases
The Watkins Firm provides class action defense for San Diego and Southern California organic mislabeling cases and associated disputes. Federal laws and California state laws appear to be quite specific when it comes to the definition of “organic.” However, there are many steps required for growers and producers of agricultural, meat...
Thinking About Closing Your San Diego LLC
Are you thinking about closing your San Diego LLC or business? You will need the experienced corporate dissolution and business attorneys at the Watkins Firm to provide sound counsel and guidance through this difficult period. There are several valid reasons to consider the dissolution of an LLC or a corporation. ...
Salary History Ban – a San Diego Employer Can’t Ask About Salary History?
Why can’t a San Diego employer ask about salary history during the hiring process? A recent law regarding a salary history ban for San Diego and California employers was enacted to prohibit California and San Diego employers from asking questions about or relying upon the salary history information of a...
Arbitration Clauses in a San Diego Employment Agreement
What does an employer need to know about arbitration clauses in a San Diego employment agreement? Arbitration clauses were standard components of any employment agreement in California for decades. These clauses provided for mandatory arbitration in the event of many disputes including wage and hour claims, harassment and/or discrimination. Recent...
The Minutes Matter to a San Diego Corporation
How do the minutes matter to a San Diego corporation including an LLC, S Corporation, C Corporation or Professional Corporation? Large corporate entities understand the importance of corporate governance and compliance, but many small businesses unfortunately leave small formalities unattended which ultimately come back to hurt them down the road....
Sound Business Insights Episode 11 – Resolving Business Disputes
In Sound Business Insights Episode 11 – Resolving Business Disputes Dan and Neil discuss the four primary strategies for resolving a potential dispute or lawsuit: Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration and Litigation. There are many ways to resolve a business dispute. Learn about the unique strategy the Watkins Firm employs to resolve...
San Diego Medical Employment Agreements
San Diego medical employment agreements require extensive legal skill and experience. California laws which govern the employment of physicians, medical technicians and healthcare professionals are quite complex. The medical and healthcare business attorneys at the Watkins Firm have decades of experience serving San Diego and Southern California medical practices and...
Employment Agreements Should Prevent Disputes
Well crafted employment agreements should prevent disputes and establish a clear understanding of the employer/employee relationship for your San Diego business. The employment agreement should be designed to work hand-in-hand with other important employment documentation such as the employee handbook and your policies and procedures. There are several questions which...