If you are a defendant in an insurance related lawsuit there are a few important things you need to know up front. The lawyers for the insurance company do not represent you, they represent the insurance policy itself. California has established your right to your own independent attorney known as...
Outlook for San Diego Small Business and Corporations is Optimistic for 2017
Many local indicators from Chamber of Commerce surveys to business journals report guarded optimism and a positive outlook for San Diego small business and corporations in 2017. The Watkins Firm is prepared to help take your business to “the next level” in 2017, whatever that may look like to you....
Optimism for San Diego Business Returns for 2017
The San Diego Chamber of Commerce recently released its survey on “optimism” based upon the feedback of chamber members. The survey respondents predicted optimism for San Diego business returns for 2017. The survey asks respondents to rate the current business climate from a score of “100” which means exceptional to...
City Counsel Approves Measure to Spend $2.5 Million to Boost Business in San Diego
City Counsel has approved a measure to spend $2.5 Million to boost business in San Diego and surrounding communities. The measure is to be funded by money from a defunct state tax credit program to support economic and work force development initiatives. There will be eight programs designed to boost...
Challenge to the New Overtime Law No Reason to Ignore Unpaid Overtime Risks to Your San Diego Business
A challenge to the new overtime law is no reason to ignore unpaid overtime risks to your San Diego business. The question of which pool of employees will be “exempt” versus “non-exempt” is a continuing concern as questions of law and political change swirl around the new FLSA regulations. However,...
Defendants in an Insurance Lawsuit Often Qualify for Cumis Counsel
Have you been sued in a lawsuit related to an insurance policy? Are you the defendant or a named party to the lawsuit? Defendants in an insurance lawsuit often qualify for Cumis Counsel under California law. A Cumis Counsel is your own independent counsel, separate from the team of attorneys representing...
Contact an Experienced Insurance Attorney if You Receive a Reservation of Rights Letter From Your Insurance Company
What is a reservation of rights letter? What should you do if you receive a reservation of rights letter from your insurance company after submitting what you believe is a valid claim? The reservation of rights letter is a signal that your insurance company is going to attempt to get...
Tech and Science Sectors Woo Job Candidates Back to San Diego
A recent campaign by many leading San Diego technology companies in conjunction with UCSD has raised a few eyebrows. The campaign, known as #UltimateLifeHack targets UCSD students who graduated and moved to Silicon Valley in search of high-paying jobs and the dream of working for the world’s technology leaders. It turns...
What is Insurance Bad Faith and What Should You do if Your Claim is Denied?
What is insurance bad faith for those of us who live in San Diego and Southern California? Why would your own insurance company deny your valid claim after all the premiums you’ve paid? The answer may be due to negligence on the part of the insured that is not covered...