Are you starting a new healthcare business in San Diego or Southern California? The experienced healthcare and medical business attorneys at the Watkins Firm have more than four decades of experience in the formation of medical, dental, nursing or healthcare entities and supporting them through each phase of operations and...
Proven San Diego Business General Counsel
Why should every business have an experienced, proven San Diego business general counsel as part of their advisory team? What role does a general counsel play for a business of any size in Southern California? What is a General Counsel? What is a business general counsel, and why should every...
Arbitration Agreements Are In The News
Arbitration agreements are in the news nationally and especially here in California but how do recent developments change business scenarios for California and San Diego area employers? The Problem and the Resolution The problem over the past several years for many Southern California and San Diego employers was a sharp...
Shareholder Dispute Lawyer in San Diego
What should you look for in a shareholder dispute lawyer in San Diego and what impact does trial experience have on dispute resolution? Based upon our decades of service to San Diego partnerships and individual partners, shareholders and members I can tell you the most important thing to look for...
What is a Breach of Fiduciary Duty in a Business Dispute
What is a breach of fiduciary duty in a business dispute and why is this issue raised in so many business disputes and lawsuits? What creates a fiduciary duty and what types of actions violate this important business duty? What is a Fiduciary in a Business Setting? A fiduciary duty...
Recent Changes Regarding Independent Contractor Misclassification in CA
Have you heard about recent changes regarding independent contractor and employee misclassification in California? Game changer, or status quo for California employers with independent contractors? A decision rendered by the California Supreme Court in the case of Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court (often referred to simply as “Dynamex”)...
Arbitration Agreements in an Employee Contract Can Prevent Litigation and PAGA Actions
An important significant recent US Supreme Court decision has changed the game for San Diego and Southern California employers. As employers, we have gained a valuable protection: arbitration agreements in an employee contract can prevent litigation and PAGA actions and limit your exposure as an employer. What has changed and...
Is This Covered By My Insurance Policy or Not
The recent severe storms in California and resulting damages have reminded us of a classic question: Is this covered by my insurance policy or not? Do you believe you have a valid claim which has been denied by your insurance company? What is insurance “bad faith?” Honest Mistake or Insurance...
Common Types of Business Disputes
What are the most common types of business disputes in San Diego and Southern California? How can the business dispute resolution attorneys at the Watkins Firm help you to quickly and cost-effectively resolve any business-related dispute? Some of the Most Common Types of Business Disputes What are some of the...