This is an actual case summary of the Watkins Firm defending a wage and hour class action involving breaks and timekeeping practices. A business owner operates a regional chain of car washes with approximately 60 employees across multiple locations. Over time, routine scheduling practices allow employees to occasionally work through...
Real Life Case Example: Defending a Wrongful Termination Claim
This is an actual case summary of the Watkins Firm defending a wrongful termination claim after documented performance issues. The employee threatened a lawsuit, a complaint with the EEOC, and asked for a six figure settlement. The Watkins Firm defended the employer in this case (our employment defense services are...
Looking for a Health Care Attorney in San Diego?
Are you looking for a health care attorney in San Diego? What type of work does a health care attorney do? How can the Watkins Firm's 40+ years of experience serving the medical business and healthcare communities throughout California help your practice or medical business to avoid challenges, compliance issues...
Which is Better – a MIPA or an APA?
We are often asked which is better - a MIPA or an APA? What is a MIPA (from a business perspective)? What is an APA? Which is better for your unique mergers and acquisitions situation? Key Takeaways Regarding the Choice of a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (MIPA) or an Asset...
Our Recent Podcast Episode 45 – We Love AI – How AI Makes Us Better
In our recent episode of our Sound Business Insights Podcast Episode 45 - We Love AI - How AI Makes Us Better, Dan Watkins brings more than 40 years of perspective to the topic of Artificial Intelligence or AI. This isn't something to be feared - it's something to be...
San Diego Class Action Defense Attorney
Are you searching for a California or San Diego class action defense attorney? Defending our clients in a class action lawsuit requires extensive experience, skill, and proven strategies. The financial and legal risks in these cases can represent not only a substantial financial exposure for your company, but threaten the...
What Should I Do If I’ve Been Sued in San Diego or Anywhere in California?
We are often asked, “What should I do if I’ve been sued?” The Watkins Firm, based in San Diego, has represented parties in lawsuits for more than 40 years. If you have been served with a lawsuit in California or are a California business facing a lawsuit from anywhere in...
What is the Difference Between a Merger and an Acquisition?
What is the difference between a merger and an acquisition in San Diego or anywhere in California? What do you need to know to protect your interests as a business owner, investor, shareholder, member in an LLC, or partner? Does a merger or acquisition pose a risk to minority stakeholders...
Should an Employer Turn Over an Employee File to The Worker or Their Attorney in California?
Should an employer turn over an employee file to the employee themselves or their attorney in California? California is the hardest state in which to be an employer. The employer defense attorneys at the Watkins Firm have served San Diego and California employers for more than 40 years. Our state...