The Watkins Firm serves as independent or Cumis Counsel for lawsuits associated with insurance policy coverage, and the defense of those who are exposed to liability as a result. In California, our laws recognize that the policy holder of an insurance company may not receive the full benefit of legal...
How Does the New California Fair Pay Act Affect Your Business?
Many employers in the San Diego region are concerned about the impact of the California Fair Pay Act, and the changes that went into effect at the first of the year. What does a San Diego employer need to know about the California Fair Pay Act? Generally speaking, the law...
Compliance with ADA Title I and Title III Laws and Regulations
San Diego employers are required to review and ensure compliance with all ADA Title I and Title III regulations and laws. The number of ADA related lawsuits has climbed exponentially over the past few years, and employers with public spaces and amenities are common targets of an ADA action. How...
ADA Litigation Cases on the Rise in San Diego
San Diego employers should take note that ADA litigation cases are on the rise locally and across the State of California. In many cases, they are brought by plaintiffs who have filed multiple lawsuits across the state. The primary takeaway for San Diego employers is this: Ensure that your employment...
Continued Growth Forecasted for San Diego Businesses in 2016
Many indicators are pointing to continued growth for San Diego businesses in 2016. San Diego has been a strong leader in economic recovery and development over the past few years. One simply has to look into the skies downtown to see visible proof of the new real estate developments, and...
The Watkins Firm Wishes All a Happy and Prosperous New Year
Happy New Year! The Watkins Firm appreciates the business and personal relationships we have shared and developed over the past year. We look forward to 2016, a promising new year of growth and prosperity. Economic forecasts for the foreseeable future in 2016 are encouraging, and the San Diego region should continue...
Dispute with a General Contractor in San Diego
Are you a business owner or home owner who is involved in a dispute with a general contractor in San Diego? Perhaps you hired a company to manage a construction project on your home. If you own a business or commercial property and a dispute with the GC erupts, the...
Protecting the Relationship when a General Contractor has a Dispute with a Subcontractor
When a General Contractor has a dispute with a subcontractor it is important to understand the relationship between the parties, as well as the issues involved in the dispute and the nature of the underlying project. Often, our general contractor clients will work with their subs on several projects at...
Happy Thanksgiving San Diego
There are many things to be thankful for this year, professionally and personally. Here at the Watkins Firm, we are encouraged by and thankful for the positive signs we continue to see in the business, construction, real estate and medical sectors of the local economy. Business is growing, and the economic...