The founder of Facebook owned Oculus VR (Virtual Reality), Palmer Luckey, has been accused of breach of contract regarding the “duty of good faith and fair dealing” as well as “conversion and constructive fraud” by Total Recall Technologies, a Hawaii based VR company. The dispute revolves around information, technology and feedback...
Will Water Restrictions Restrict Business Profits in San Diego?
A recent survey released by the San Diego Chamber of Commerce shows that 15% of San Diego small business owners believe water restrictions will reduce local business profits. Of the 203 members of the Chamber who responded to the survey, over 9% believe the water restrictions will lead to layoffs. ...
Honoring the Entrepreneurial Spirit in San Diego
Today brings a conclusion to “Small Business Week”, and we would like to honor the entrepreneurial spirit here in San Diego that is the core of American business as well as our economy. There are more than 28 million small businesses in the US, and almost 40% of those are...
Small Business Week Isn’t Just About Small Business in San Diego
Let’s face it, small business in San Diego exists in large part because of big business. Ok, I can hear it now, “Isn’t this week about small business? Why are we going to talk about big business?” As the owner of a small business for decades, and like many of...
What is the Attorney-Client Privilege and Why is it Important for San Diego Business Owners?
The “Attorney-Client Privilege” provides specific legal protections for business clients of the Watkins Firm. This important protection is anchored in federal and California law, and provides a safe environment for us to share important facts about your business that will always remain secret between us. Information that is protected by...
You Shouldn’t Have to Pay for your San Diego Cumis Counsel out of Pocket
California law provides specific instruction regarding the provision of independent or “Cumis” counsel for parties to a lawsuit who are protected by attorneys representing an associated insurance policy and the company who has provided it. The customers of insurance companies have paid for a policy, and the policy promises to...
Failure to Disclose is A Large Source of Legal Disputes in San Diego Real Estate
Here in San Diego, and throughout California, the sellers of real estate are required by law to disclose many things to the buyer, so that they may make an informed decision about the property they intend to purchase. The disclosures are related to the “ownership” of the real property, as...
Lawsuits Involving Your Insurance Policy Mean You Should Have Your Own Cumis Counsel
If you are involved in a lawsuit based upon your homeowners insurance, automobile coverage or some other sort of insurance policy, it is important to make sure your own rights are protected. In California, we have special protections for the insurance policy holder that ensure that you have your own...
San Diego Real Estate Disputes
The real estate in San Diego and throughout southern California is some of the most valuable and expensive property in the United States. Residential and commercial real estate transactions involve significant investment, and when a dispute arises the costs of litigation and resolving the underlying issues quickly escalate. The experienced...