45 - We Love AI - How AI Makes Us Better

In this episode of Sound Business Insights we present Episode 21 – War Stories 2 – a continuation of real-life stories and examples of how the Watkins Firm has helped so many businesses and individuals over our more than 40 years of business.

Selecting the Right Business Entity and Business Attorney

You have taken the leap and decided to open your own business in San Diego, but do you know where to start?  Selecting the right business entity for your new enterprise is one of the first steps in the process. The Role of the Business Plan in Entity Selection You’ve probably read and heard a […]

Reviews and Termination Facts for a San Diego Employer

What are some of the most important reviews and termination facts for a San Diego employer to understand and comply with?  Does a San Diego employer have to provide a review?  Why is terminating a worker such a difficult issue for a San Diego employer? Do I Have to Give Reviews? There is presently no […]

Recently Implemented ABC Test for Independent Contractors is Retroactive

The California Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the findings of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Vazquez v. Jan-Pro Franchising International, Inc., has determined decisively that the recently implemented ABC test for independent contractors is retroactive to April 30, 2018 for California employers and those providing work to independent contractors.  Many California employers and companies […]

45 - We Love AI - How AI Makes Us Better

In Sound Business Insights Episode 20 – War Stories (Part 1) Dan Watkins shares interesting true stories of genuine business situations, disputes and precautionary tales based upon more than 40 years of experience as a San Diego business attorney.  This is a fascinating insight into how trial courts worked in the 1980s and the major […]

Protect Your Company with a Derivative Lawsuit - Shareholder Disputes

What is a derivative lawsuit and how can you protect your company with a derivative lawsuit in San Diego or Southern California?  What are the rights of a minority shareholder in San Diego and across California?  What should you do if you are concerned about the direction of the corporation or the decisions of executive […]

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