As we bring 2023 to a close, all of us at the Watkins Firm wish you and yours Season’s Greetings and hope you enjoy a safe and happy New Year in 2024. The Watkins Firm is genuinely thankful for the work that has been entrusted to us by our clients this past year. We enjoy […]
An effective employment contract and associated documents are crucial to business success. Employment related litigation has more than doubled over the past few years resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in liabilities for US and San Diego employers. What steps can you take to reduce the risk of an employee related or PAGA lawsuit […]
Are you concerned about or searching for information regarding recent changes in non-compete issues for healthcare in San Diego? The structure of physician and healthcare related employment agreements and non-compete language must be reconsidered here in San Diego and Southern California. California has placed an end on all non compete agreements. Not only are non-compete […]
In Sound Business Insights Episode 42 – Employer Updates for 2024 Part 2 Dan Watkins continues to explain changes in California employment laws that will affect employers in the coming year. Part 2 of the conversation picks up where part 1 left off. If you have not listened to part 1 you may wish to […]
Your LLC operating agreement is an important contract that should not be simply downloaded and put into service. Why is an LLC operating agreement so important and why do most new LLC members and entrepreneurs miss this important document? Many legal download sites provide new business start-up packages which are supposed to help you save […]
Is a stock purchase better than an asset purchase as a mergers and acquisitions strategy in San Diego and Southern California? When should you consider a stock purchase and why is an asset purchase used 10 to 1 over a stock purchase? When is a Stock Purchase Better Than an Asset Purchase? When is a […]