Many California and San Diego business owners are rightfully concerned about the question of independent contractors or employees as they plan new business strategies for growth in 2022. While momentum at the federal level has stalled, the question of independent contractor or employee has never presented greater challenges. The State of California and the Employment […]
The next episode of the Sound Business Insights Podcast – Why Do You Need a Business Lawyer – is available for you to listen, review and enjoy. Why do you need a business lawyer and why should you work with Dan Watkins and the experienced business legal team at the Watkins Firm? The short answers […]
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 […]