Did you know an S Corporation is often the right entity for a high wage earner or self-employed individual in San Diego and across California? If you are forming a company that is basically “You, Inc.” and you expect to earn more than $100k, then you should give serious consideration to an “S Corporation.” An […]
Partnership disputes involving intellectual property can develop between separate companies or legal entities. Questions of who owns a trademark, patent, copyright or other intellectual property can also develop when a business is breaking apart or coming to an end. How are these partnership disputes resolved? A recent case out of Chicago illustrates the complex business […]
Failure to disclose information can result in a minority shareholder dispute in California. The failure of a business partner, executive, Board of Directors or fellow owner to provide important information is often the source of a costly minority shareholder’s dispute. What steps should you take if you are not receiving timely reports, complete information or […]
What happens when a dispute erupts in the midst of a business contract? How do you resolve a San Diego contract breach quickly and cost-effectively? A business contract dispute or breach of contract is disruptive to the flow of profitable business, and can affect not only the profitability of your company but relationships with other […]
The Watkins Firm provides sound legal counsel for a stock purchase agreement here in San Diego or anywhere in California. One of the most common ways to acquire a company and all of it’s contracts and assets is a stock purchase. A stock purchase is quite complex from a legal perspective. There are substantial risks […]
California real estate disputes are legally complex when compared to other forms of litigation. In most legal disputes and lawsuits the only remedy available is the payment of damages. Damages are the financial equivalent of the loss a person or company has experienced as a result of the dispute. In almost all business or personal […]