Who can be classified as an Independent Contractor in San Diego? What is the difference between an “employee” and an “independent contractor” in the eyes of federal and state law? This line has substantially changed over the past few years due to a landmark decision by the US Supreme Court...
San Diego Business Contracts Should Ensure Business Success
San Diego business contracts should ensure the successful completion of every business transaction, while helping to prevent business disputes and litigation. At the Watkins Firm, we have served the San Diego business community for decades and work to provide well crafted business contracts and agreements for our clients. Contracts are...
Legal Assistance with Negotiating a Commercial Lease
Why should a business consider legal assistance with negotiating a commercial lease? The commercial lease of any business is one of the most substantial costs of their monthly budget. The quality and effective layout and use of their office or business space has a substantial impact on the profitable operations of...
Common Issues Which can Risk Your Nursing License in California
What are some of the most common issues which can risk your nursing license in California? The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) is responsible for licensing and disciplinary investigations and actions related to nurses. Nurses in California (and in every other state) are required to acquire and maintain a...
What You Need to Know About Defending Your Nursing License
What do you need to know about defending your nursing license? Most registered nurses in the State of California know of a former co-worker who faced an accusation from the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). You probably already know that some of them were not successful defending themselves in...
The Importance of a Strong Sales and Customer Agreement in San Diego
How important is the relationship between your business and your customers? The ability of your company to successfully transact business and provide goods and services to your customers is governed by your sales and customer agreement or contract. An effective sales and customer agreement clearly establishes the seller (your company),...
Negotiating an Effective Commercial Lease in San Diego
Negotiating an effective commercial lease in San Diego is more challenging than ever. San Diego’s commercial real estate market currently favors landlords. The commercial lease document which used to be several pages is now the size of a small novel. San Diego commercial leases are filled with fine print and...
Forming a New San Diego Medical Practice
Forming a new San Diego medical practice such as a dental or medical group, surgical center, clinic, or laboratory is quite legally complex. The experienced medical and healthcare business attorneys at the Watkins Firm have served the San Diego medical community for decades. We work to ensure that your new...
How Will the Use of Marijuana Affect Your California Medical Professional License?
How will the use of marijuana affect your California medical professional license? What should a nurse, physician, technician or other medical professional know about the casual use of marijuana? While marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in the State of California this isn’t a license for off hours marijuana...