Even after graduation we still have a lot of learning to do. Most of that learning is from experience: a game of trial and error. We pay those bills on time as best we can, attempt again and again to bake those cookies without burning the bottoms, and we try...
Federal appellate court rejects secret business disputes court
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Arbitration proceedings can be an excellent way for businesses to resolve their disputes and often the private and secret nature of arbitration is appealing to businesses. Businesses throughout San Diego, California and the rest of the nation...
California business dispute precedes trademark sale
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporatio posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. California readers will recognize the name ‘Cuties,’ used in the marketing of tiny mandarin oranges grown in California and sold throughout the nation. Roll Global LLC, the owner of subsidiary Paramount Citrus, owned the brand of seedless...
Energy companies a concentrated target of hackers
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Friday, March 29, 2013. Businesses do not simply want to handle an issue after it presents itself, but they instead want to protect themselves and minimize the risk that the company might find itself involved in business litigation. In the age...
Math is a building block of life… and worth millions in business
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. While curriculums in schools are changing, one subject is still taught in every school across the nation. Most adults remember completing math problem after math problem. And as any parent knows, for kids, the adding, subtracting, multiplying...
$1 million tab for Coca-Cola Co. if drink ban falls into place
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Business these days crosses borders. Even small businesses based in California are often required to learn the laws of another state on the east coast. Think about soft drink distribution. A manufacturing company may be based in...
California unfair competition claims cost title company $873,000
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Monday, January 28, 2013. California’s Unfair Competition Law is not something that should be taken lightly. Accusations raised under this law can cost a company a lot of money in fines and lawsuits, not to mention the costs associated with public...
Oil business is booming, but will Chevron need an acquisition?
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Oil is understandably a large commodity in California, the United States and worldwide. There are several companies that dominate the oil industry — one of which is Chevron — that have attained massive profit within the industry....
Business dispute could hinder a Tory Burch fashion IPO
On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. The readers of our blog are aware of the fact that there is a multitude of ways to increase the success of a business. One may be by way of expanding business operations to new locations. Another...