There have been several national stories recently related to breach of fiduciary duty and shareholder rights. These cases are often referred to as “shareholder oppression” however, here in California we have no specific cause of action for shareholder oppression. However, California law specifically provides a legal remedy for these types...
Recent Developments in Arbitration Clauses for San Diego Employers
There have been substantial recent developments in arbitration clauses for San Diego employers. The legal waves began when the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently published a decision which profoundly affected arbitration clauses for San Diego and Southern California employers and their employment contracts. The case, Epic Systems...
The Risks of a Downloaded Contract
What are the risks of a downloaded contract? Why is it important to work with the contract law attorneys at the Watkins Firm to review, negotiate and custom-tailor the contracts for my company? The Benefit of the Doubt Goes Against The Creator of the Contract One of the central purposes...
When is An Insurance Company Acting in Bad Faith?
What is insurance bad faith and when is an insurance company acting in bad faith? What should you do if your insurance company has acted in bad faith in San Diego or southern California? What is the difference between insurance bad faith and a principled dispute between the insured and...
Failure to Disclose Real Estate Dispute in San Diego
What are the central issues of a failure to disclose real estate dispute in San Diego or Southern California? Would it surprise you to learn that the National Association of Realtors recently published an article on the matter: “Top Claim Against Agents: Failure to Disclose”? The seller is the primary...
Misclassification of Employees as 1099 Workers
Are you a San Diego employer who uses 1099 workers as part of your business operations? How could the misclassification of employees as 1099 workers increase your risk of litigation and expose your company to substantial penalties and financial damages? Why should you give serious consideration to how you structure...
Sound Business Insights Episode 29 – Recent Big News Regarding Arbitration
Episode 29 – Recent Big News in Arbitration begins with an overview of the Supreme Court ruling in Chamber of Commerce v Bonta. On February 15, 2023 the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decided that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts California AB 51, rendering it literally unenforceable. We, the...
Investor Dispute Resolution in San Diego
What is the best strategy for investor dispute resolution in San Diego? How can you protect your interests and resolve a dispute as an investor in a San Diego business without disrupting the ongoing operations of the company itself? Are You In a Dispute with the Company or It’s Owners?...
A Shareholder Dispute can be Resolved Quickly and Cost Effectively
It may be reassuring to know that a shareholder dispute can be resolved quickly and cost effectively. There are few cases which can become more costly in terms of capital, resources and loss of business focus and opportunity than a shareholder dispute. Unique Strategies Based Upon More Than Forty Years...