There is genuine concern about the growing potential risk of misclassified independent contractors and resulting audits by the IRS and California agencies such as the EDD. The threat and associated extensive financial risk and liabilities are genuine and immediate. Recent developments based upon a recent California Supreme Court case (Dynamex) have changed the nature of […]
We present the next episode in our podcast “Sound Business Insights” with Episode 18 – Private Attorneys General Act or PAGA – an overview of a substantial potential risk for San Diego and Southern California employers. The number of PAGA-related lawsuits has substantially increased over the past few years. Through PAGA, the State of California […]
Is stealing a customer list unfair competition in California? What protections can San Diego and Southern California employers put in place to protect customer lists and other trade secrets of the business? What Makes Stealing a Customer List Unfair Competition in California? In many cases it may be possible to pursue “unfair competition” against a […]
We are pleased to invite you to listen to our latest release, Sound Business Insights Episode 17 – Violation of Breach of Fiduciary Duty. In this episode, Dan Watkins defines a fiduciary duty and what happens when a fiduciary duty is breached or violated. When does the fiduciary duty begin? What is a fiduciary required […]
What happens when a creditor is able to pierce the corporate veil in California? How can a business owner, partner, member or shareholder help to keep creditors from piercing the corporate veil of your business in order to get access to your personal assets and those of your fellow partners? Why Do You Have a […]
Beware of a Coverage Opinion Letter or Reservation of Rights notice from your home or business insurance carrier. A Coverage Opinion Letter is often called a “Rejection Letter” by insurance company defense attorneys. If you receive a coverage opinion letter from your insurance company after submitting a claim it should raise a huge red flag. Even […]