San Diego employers can avoid pregnancy discrimination disputes and lawsuits through a bit of knowledge and clear policies. What does an employer in Southern California need to know about the Pregnancy Discrimination Act or PDA. What does the law say about a worker who becomes pregnant or may become pregnant?...
Member or Shareholder Dispute Over Money
Are you involved in a member or shareholder dispute over money in San Diego or Southern California? The Watkins Firm has worked to successfully resolve disputes between owners and business partners for more than 40 years. We have developed a unique approach to business disputes that is specifically designed to...
Is a Non-Compete or Covenant Not to Compete Enforceable in San Diego
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...
Experienced and Proven General Counsel
How can your business benefit from an experienced and proven general counsel? Why does every business, no matter how large or small, need an experienced business attorney and general counsel? Why Do Olympic and Professional Athletes Need a Coach? Have you ever wondered why Olympic and professional athletes need a...
Our Podcast Episode 39 – What Keeps San Diego Employers Up at Night?
In the next episode of our podcast Episode 39 – Employer Defense: What Keeps San Diego Employers Up at Night? – we focus in on many of the challenges California and San Diego employers face and how the Watkins Firm helps to protect them from disputes and lawsuits while helping...
An Asset Purchase Transaction Reduces Risk
An asset purchase transaction reduces risk and protects you from liability when acquiring the assets of another company. An asset purchase is quite often a better option for a buyer when compared to a stock purchase agreement. The simple reason: liability. The Watkins Firm has more than 40 years of...
Employer Defense for a Wage and Hour Lawsuit in San Diego
Are you searching for employer defense for a wage and hour lawsuit in San Diego or Southern California? Has a dispute with a current or former worker or group of employees come to your attention? Is one or more of them acting in a way that seems strange to you...
Experienced Attorney for a Merger or Acquisition
Why do you need an experienced attorney for a merger or acquisition in San Diego or Southern California? Savvy business owners understand mergers and acquisitions are proven strategies for growth in San Diego. “Thousands of Mergers and Acquisitions” The experienced business attorneys at the Watkins Firm have served the San...
How to Handle a Business Lawsuit in San Diego
Are you looking for a proven law firm who knows how to handle a business lawsuit in San Diego? What are the actual steps to successfully resolve a business dispute quickly and efficiently? A Unique Approach to Resolve Business Disputes The experienced business dispute resolution attorneys at the Watkins Firm...