Are you looking for ways to expand your business? One effective strategy is to increase business opportunities with licensing or distribution. Licensing or distributing agreements could open new vertical markets and geographical opportunities. Licensing and distribution are quite different from “franchising” your business and that is an important distinction in this conversation. Franchising is a […]
The Watkins Firm has extensive experience defending class actions for organic products in California. California has very specific laws concerning agricultural, food and dairy products which can be labeled as “organic.” The labeling of food as “organic” is governed by the Federal Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, as well as the California Organic Products Act of […]
Did your insurance company deny coverage on a clearly covered claim and what options do you have to stand up to them? Unfortunately, the denial of valid insurance claims happens much more frequently than one might expect. Insurance companies often attempt to settle a claim for far less than what they should pay under the […]
Is poor workmanship or materials a breach of contract in San Diego? Providing a poor quality product or inferior services under an agreement may indeed constitute a breach of contract. In these cases a lot depends on the terms of the agreement, any communications between the parties, and the steps taken once poor workmanship or […]
A recent California Supreme Court decision requires a new perspective on the misclassification of independent contractors and 1099 workers. The specific case targets businesses who have classified many or all of their workers as independent contractors or 1099 workers. For many years, California and San Diego employers have utilized 1099 workers or independent contractors as […]
Our podcast continues, and we’ve just released episode 5 – Breach of contract. Breach of contract is a common and complicated business subject. What is the essence of a business contract? What constitutes a breach of contract? What is the difference between a material breach and an immaterial breach. What are damages? Dan discusses the […]