What is the difference between business mediation and arbitration and what do you need to know if you are in a business-related dispute? Mediation and arbitration are separate legal venues designed to help parties in a dispute to find resolution to business disputes without going to a full trial before...
Protecting Minority Shareholders Rights and Interests From Oppressive Tactics
Are you searching for attorneys with decades of experience protecting minority shareholders rights and interests from the oppressive tactics of majority stakeholders? Many states have laws which provide a cause of action for shareholder oppression in closely-held corporations. California does not specifically provide relief to shareholder oppression, however it absolutely...
Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Strategy When a Non-Compete Agreement Can’t Work
Why should your San Diego and Southern California consider a misappropriation of trade secrets strategy when a non-compete agreement can’t work under California law? Is there a genuine legal strategy to reduce the likelihood of an employee or former partner competing against you after leaving your employ. A Position of...
How Can A Shareholder Access the Books?
How can a shareholder access the books to protect their interests in San Diego and Southern California? What rights does a shareholder have and what is the best way to protect and assert those rights? California Law Provides Shareholders With Strong Protections Shareholders have many rights under California law. For...
Experienced General Counsel in San Diego
Are you searching for an experienced general counsel in San Diego and Southern California? Do you need a business coach, an experienced business advisor who you can turn to for insight and counsel about how to protect your business or expand to new markets? Why should you consider the...
What is Business Arbitration
What is business arbitration and when is arbitration generally the right option for resolving a contract or business litigation? Business arbitration in San Diego and Southern California is an option to resolve a dispute or lawsuit without the extensive time and expense of going to trial. The process of arbitration...
Representing Clients in a Business Mediation
The Watkins Firm has decades of experience representing clients in a business mediation and throughout the litigation process. The Watkins Firm resolves the majority of our disputes through a settlement in either negotiations or mediation. What Is Business Mediation? Business Mediation is a loosely structured process that is designed to...
What Are the Bylaws and Shareholders’ Agreement
What are the bylaws and shareholders’ agreement (also known as corporate documents) and why is it so important to make sure they are kept up to date as part of the governance and compliance activities of a corporation? What are the Bylaws and Shareholders’ Agreement in a C Corporation, S Corporation,...
Is an Asset Purchase Better Than a Stock Purchase
Is an asset purchase better than a stock purchase here in San Diego and Southern California? An asset purchase agreement can be a better strategy than a stock purchase in some mergers and acquisitions scenarios. The advantage of an asset purchase agreement is simple: you buy specific assets and limit...