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...
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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
Every Asset Purchase Begins with One Important Decision Every business acquisition presents opportunities—and risks. Whether you are purchasing a competitor, expanding into a new market, acquiring valuable equipment or intellectual property, or buying an established customer base, one of the earliest decisions is how the transaction should be structured. In...
Employer Defense for a Wage and Hour Lawsuit in San Diego
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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
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Is a Stock Purchase or an Asset Purchase Best for Your Company?
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