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 […]
A recent campaign by many leading San Diego technology companies in conjunction with UCSD has raised a few eyebrows. The campaign, known as #UltimateLifeHack targets UCSD students who graduated and moved to Silicon Valley in search of high-paying jobs and the dream of working for the world’s technology leaders. It turns out many are tired of […]
What is insurance bad faith for those of us who live in San Diego and Southern California? Why would your own insurance company deny your valid claim after all the premiums you’ve paid? The answer may be due to negligence on the part of the insured that is not covered by the policy. Increasingly, the […]
The new federal overtime rules approved as part of the Fair Labor Standards Act were set to take effect December 1st. With the new federal overtime rules on hold many San Diego employers are wondering what to do? A federal Judge in Texas, The Honorable Amos Mazzant, has granted a “preliminary injunction” that places the […]
There are many things to be thankful for this year, professionally and personally. Here at the Watkins Firm, we are encouraged by and thankful for the positive signs we continue to see in the business, construction, real estate and medical sectors of the local economy. Business is growing, and the economic support flowing into construction projects […]