For the first time in 60 years there are new DOL guidelines on joint employer status. What is joint employer liability and how can the Watkins Firm help to protect your business interests as a San Diego employer or business professional while understanding and implementing new employment related laws and...
Jury Awards Walmart Workers More than $6 Million
A recent headline noted “Jury awards Walmart workers more than $6 Million for Meal Break Violations.” The jury found a mandatory security check prior to employees leaving Walmart’s fulfillment center in Chino actually discouraged employees from leaving the premises for meal breaks. The security check was found to violate the...
Non-Compete Language Means Everything for a Healthcare Company
UPDATE: As of January 1, 2024 all non-compete agreements and covenants not to compete are unenforceable and essentially illegal in the State of California. Any employer who attempts to require a worker to sign any such agreement, paragraph, clause or phrase will be exposed to extensive civil and in some...
Legal Services for tax exempt and nonprofit entities in San Diego
Are you searching for an experienced law firm who provides legal services for tax exempt and nonprofit entities in San Diego? There are a lot of potential legal issues relating to individuals and organizations who intend to raise money or assets to support the community, a political or religious cause,...
Effective San Diego Cumis Counsel for Insurance Defense
Are you searching for effective San Diego cumis counsel for insurance defense or other representation in a lawsuit? What is a cumis counsel and how can the Watkins Firm protect your interests and save you a substantial amount of money? California law provides additional protection for those who carry insurance...
DC Information Services Group Says More than Half of Civil Lawsuits Target Small Businesses
The Klemm Analysis Group which is a DC information services group say more than half of civil lawsuits target small businesses. A similar conclusion was reached in a research paper entitled “Reaching Settlement” published by three Southeast Missouri State University researchers at the Midwest Academy of Legal Studies in Business. ...
Dynamex Ruling and How It Applies to Healthcare
Are you aware of the Dynamex ruling and how it applies to healthcare and medical corporations in San Diego and across California? A new opinion recently released by the California Supreme Court will have a profound impact on California healthcare entities which cannot be overstated. The new opinion released in...
Defend your Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property
Creating intellectual property is one matter. Once you have obtained it you must defend your trademarks and other intellectual property from infringement in order to preserve your unique rights and ownership. The Watkins Firm intellectual property attorneys help educate our clients and their employees about the importance of protecting corporate...
San Diego County Opens New $555 Million Courthouse
San Diego County officially opens our new $555 Million Courthouse after months of delays and setbacks. The new modern and high-tech San Diego Central Courthouse officially opened for operations today, completing a long journey for our local Courts. Family law and probate courts began operations today, with other court functions...