On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Friday, November 8, 2013. Employees for the BART transit were in a heated dispute over wages, benefits and other work related concerns. Before, California BART workers were involved in a strike, which resulted in many enraged commuters. The company has come...
Federal appellate court rejects secret business disputes court
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Arbitration proceedings can be an excellent way for businesses to resolve their disputes and often the private and secret nature of arbitration is appealing to businesses. Businesses throughout San Diego, California and the rest of the nation...
Contracts between businesses and consumers spark dispute
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Friday, October 18, 2013. As technology has become a major factor of running almost any business and conducting a majority of personal activities, ensuring that a system is safe from viruses or other compromising hazards is important to many California residents....
Corporate mergers with foreign companies may bring tax savings
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. A little-mentioned reason for corporate mergers between an American corporation and a foreign company is potential tax savings. The American corporation buys a foreign company and takes advantage of the increased foreign ownership to reincorporate in a country with...
Joint venture has Google investing millions in California company
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Friday, October 11, 2013. As sustainable energy is becoming more of a realistic choice in solving energy issues, new companies hoping to provide such energy sources are establishing. Of course, in order for these businesses to succeed, funding and investments from...
Shareholder conflict a concern for California companies
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Shareholder conflicts can become complex and damaging to production and reputation. Depending upon the size and reach of an organization, conflicts arising among the shareholders can cause stress and discourse among large numbers of people. Business owners...
Mergers possible for California independent hospitals
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Small businesses are something of a rarity in today’s society. Corner shops that were once the talk of the town have quickly become engulfed by larger chains that circulate better business. Some independent businesses have shut down...
California company grows after a series of acquisitions
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Thursday, June 6, 2013. There are a variety of reasons two companies might choose to combine. For example, maybe a small business owner has built a successful company and product, but needs the resources of a larger business to help it...
California business dispute precedes trademark sale
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporatio posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. California readers will recognize the name ‘Cuties,’ used in the marketing of tiny mandarin oranges grown in California and sold throughout the nation. Roll Global LLC, the owner of subsidiary Paramount Citrus, owned the brand of seedless...