Many local indicators from Chamber of Commerce surveys to business journals report guarded optimism and a positive outlook for San Diego small business and corporations in 2017. The Watkins Firm is prepared to help take your business to “the next level” in 2017, whatever that may look like to you. Our attorneys have helped with […]
The San Diego Chamber of Commerce recently released its survey on “optimism” based upon the feedback of chamber members. The survey respondents predicted optimism for San Diego business returns for 2017. The survey asks respondents to rate the current business climate from a score of “100” which means exceptional to “-100” which means dismal, with […]
City Counsel has approved a measure to spend $2.5 Million to boost business in San Diego and surrounding communities. The measure is to be funded by money from a defunct state tax credit program to support economic and work force development initiatives. There will be eight programs designed to boost business in San Diego through […]
A challenge to the new overtime law is no reason to ignore unpaid overtime risks to your San Diego business. The question of which pool of employees will be “exempt” versus “non-exempt” is a continuing concern as questions of law and political change swirl around the new FLSA regulations. However, one fact that has not […]
Have you been sued in a lawsuit related to an insurance policy? Are you the defendant or a named party to the lawsuit? Defendants in an insurance lawsuit often qualify for Cumis Counsel under California law. A Cumis Counsel is your own independent counsel, separate from the team of attorneys representing the insurance company. Best of […]
What is a reservation of rights letter? What should you do if you receive a reservation of rights letter from your insurance company after submitting what you believe is a valid claim? The reservation of rights letter is a signal that your insurance company is going to attempt to get out of covering part or […]