We’ve released a new Sound Business Insights Podcast: Medical Practices and Healthcare Business. In this episode, Dan discusses the many legal issues and challenges facing the healthcare industry. Some of the topics in this episode include, but are not limited to: Entity Selection Recent Changes in Healthcare Industry Laws and...
San Diego Ranked First in Women Owned Startup Businesses
San Diego ranked first in women owned startup businesses, and 7th in tech startups in a recent survey. The study also noted new business startups continued to increased year-over-year as the economy climbs out of the pandemic and resulting job losses The Watkins Firm has helped women owned startup businesses...
Have You Heard About the ABC Test for Independent Contractors
Have you heard about the ABC test for independent contractors in the State of California? Does your company use 1099 workers and independent contractors as part of your overall business strategy? How will recent changes in California labor laws create substantial financial risk and potentially threaten the life of your...
Strong Business Contracts Create Smooth Business Transactions
Strong business contracts create smooth business transactions and prevent disputes and ultimately business litigation. The business attorneys at the Watkins Firm have created business contracts to guide San Diego business transactions for decades. This includes contracts between a company and their suppliers, sales and service agreements and employment contracts. Strong...
Independent Contractors or Employees for San Diego Business Owners
Many California and San Diego business owners are rightfully concerned about the question of independent contractors or employees as they plan new business strategies for growth in 2022. While momentum at the federal level has stalled, the question of independent contractor or employee has never presented greater challenges. The State...
Sound Business Insights Podcast: Why do You Need a Business Lawyer
The next episode of the Sound Business Insights Podcast – Why Do You Need a Business Lawyer – is available for you to listen, review and enjoy. Why do you need a business lawyer and why should you work with Dan Watkins and the experienced business legal team at the...
Increase Business Opportunities with Licensing or Distribution
Are you looking for ways to expand your business? One effective strategy is to increase business opportunities with licensing or distribution. Licensing or distributing agreements could open new vertical markets and geographical opportunities. Licensing and distribution are quite different from “franchising” your business and that is an important distinction in...
Defending Class Actions for Organic Products in California
The Watkins Firm has extensive experience defending class actions for organic products in California. California has very specific laws concerning agricultural, food and dairy products which can be labeled as “organic.” The labeling of food as “organic” is governed by the Federal Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, as well as the...
Did Your Insurance Company Deny Coverage on a Clearly Covered Claim
Did your insurance company deny coverage on a clearly covered claim and what options do you have to stand up to them? Unfortunately, the denial of valid insurance claims happens much more frequently than one might expect. Insurance companies often attempt to settle a claim for far less than what...