Is poor workmanship or materials a breach of contract in San Diego? Providing a poor quality product or inferior services under an agreement may indeed constitute a breach of contract. In these cases a lot depends on the terms of the agreement, any communications between the parties, and the steps...
New Perspective on the Misclassification of Independent Contractors
A recent California Supreme Court decision requires a new perspective on the misclassification of independent contractors and 1099 workers. The specific case targets businesses who have classified many or all of their workers as independent contractors or 1099 workers. For many years, California and San Diego employers have utilized 1099...
Closing Your San Diego Business Through Corporate Dissolution
You need an experienced and proven legal partner when closing your San Diego business through corporation dissolution. This is going to be a complex process. When is it time to implement a corporate dissolution for a C-Corporation, S-Corporation or the closing of an LLC? A company or corporation is usually...
Podcast Episode 5 – Breach of Contract
Our podcast continues, and we’ve just released episode 5 – Breach of contract. Breach of contract is a common and complicated business subject. What is the essence of a business contract? What constitutes a breach of contract? What is the difference between a material breach and an immaterial breach. What...
Crafting Effective Business Contracts to Ensure Success
The Watkins Firm has decades of experience crafting effective business contracts to ensure success and reduce or eliminate breach of contract and related disputes. The quality of your business contracts will have a direct impact on the success of your business transactions and relationships. After decades of service to the...
Legal Support When Negotiating a Commercial Lease in San Diego
The Watkins Firm has decades of experience for clients who need legal support when negotiating a commercial lease in San Diego or Southern California. The successful negotiation of a commercial lease is a tremendous opportunity to lock in business profitability and position your company for long term growth and prosperity. ...
False Claims and Labeling Defense in San Diego
The Watkins Firm has decades of experience with fraudulent false claims and labeling defense in San Diego and Southern California. Our skilled and expert attorneys employ proven business litigation and class action defense strategies to protect your interests and eliminate substantial contingent liabilities. Labeling claims often involve challenges to a...
Are Your Employees Misclassified as 1099 Workers
Are your employees misclassified as 1099 workers or independent contractors? San Diego employers should be aware that the Federal Department of Labor (DOL), the IRS as well as California’s Franchise Tax Board and Employment Development Department are auditing many local companies searching for employees misclassified as 1099 workers or independent contractors. The...
Risks and Guidelines for California and San Diego Employers Podcast
We invite you to listen to our podcast “Sound Business Insights” and enjoy Episode 4: Risks and Guidelines for California and San Diego Employers. In this episode we cover a broad range of relevant and important topics for California employers, including but not limited to: The Overall Risks Employers Face...