How Can I Do This Business Transaction Successfully

We are often asked something to the effect of  “How can I do this business transaction successfully?”  Is it legal? How crucial are due diligence and carefully crafted business contracts to ensure smooth business transactions in San Diego? What Role Does the Contract Play in a Business Transaction? We are...

Rectifying Employee Misclassification in San Diego

Why should employers be concerned about rectifying employee misclassification in San Diego and Southern California?  The misclassification of employees as a 1099 workers or independent contractors in California can result in heavy civil and financial penalties including back pay, overtime, payroll taxes, benefits and even retirement contributions. The Target on...

Protecting Shareholders Against Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Are you searching for experienced and proven San Diego and Southern California shareholder dispute attorneys?  The experienced investor and shareholder dispute attorneys at the Watkins Firm have more than four decades of experience protecting shareholders against breach of fiduciary duty by the majority interest. Shareholder Oppression or Breach of Fiduciary...

Defending Employers for Retaliation in San Diego

The Watkins Firm has decades of experience defending employers for retaliation claims by employees or outside agencies.  Retaliation is an issue that is addressed by federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, as well as California’s commercial code.  When is a San Diego employer at risk for allegations of retaliation? What...

Wage and Hour Employer Defense

Local business owners are searching for experienced San Diego and Southern California wage and hour employer defense attorneys with effective, proven strategies for resolving disputes, lawsuits and PAGA actions.  Ideally, the Watkins Firm will also help to reduce your company’s exposure to similar issues in the future. The Wage and...

Business Fraud in San Diego

Are you a victim of or accused of business fraud in San Diego or Southern California?  Are you concerned about resolving business fraud litigation or defending allegations of fraudulent activity?  Business fraud occurs whenever a person or business employs deceit or trickery to gain an unfair advantage or illegally obtain...

The Financial Risks of a Misclassified Independent Contractor

What are the financial risks of a misclassified independent contractor in San Diego and Southern California?  What recent major changes in law, and resulting strategies by the IRS, EDD, FTB and the California Labor Board are a genuine threat to your money and your company?  When is a worker an...