The Watkins Firm has more than four decades of experience protecting minority shareholder rights in San Diego and Southern California. While everyone has the best of intentions when a corporation is formed or when they buy into a corporation, their goals and objectives may change or fall out of alignment...
Do You have the Right to Inspect the Books as a Shareholder?
Do you have the right to inspect the books as a shareholder in San Diego or California? Generally speaking, a shareholder or holder of a “voting rights certificate” usually has the right to inspect the books or financial records of the corporation for reasonable purposes during normal business purposes. This...
A Shareholder’s Right to Inspect the Books in San Diego
Are you concerned about a shareholder’s right to inspect the books in San Diego or Southern California? Does a San Diego shareholder have the right to inspect the books? A Shareholder’s Right to Inspect the Books California laws protect shareholders. All shareholders should have the right to inspect the articles...
Shareholder Rights and Elections in San Diego
Shareholder rights and elections can impact how a business runs and ultimately its success. Shareholders are often associated with big companies, but shareholders can exist in almost any business formation. When shareholders are present, shareholder rights are also present. Shareholder Rights and the Success of the Business Shareholder rights can...
Modifying a Shareholders’ Agreement in San Diego
What is the process for modifying a shareholders’ agreement for a San Diego or California corporation. There are several reasons why it may be necessary to make changes to the shareholder’s agreement of a San Diego corporation. The corporate documents, bylaws and shareholders agreement should be updated regularly as part...
Protect Your Company with a Derivative Lawsuit
What is a derivative lawsuit and how can you protect your company with a derivative lawsuit in San Diego or Southern California? What are the rights of a minority shareholder in San Diego and across California? What should you do if you are concerned about the direction of the corporation...
What is a Derivative Lawsuit and When is it a Viable Option for a San Diego Shareholder?
What is a derivative lawsuit in San Diego and when is it a viable option for a San Diego shareholder dispute? How can minority shareholders protect the company and hold major shareholders accountable? When any shareholder in a corporation believes the company is headed in the wrong direction or has concerns...
Prevent the Unprofitable Sale of Your Investment
How can you use federal and state dissenting shareholder rights to prevent the unprofitable sale of your investment? If you hold a minority interest in a corporation you are probably used to the bullying tactics of majority interests to limit your access and input or to reduce the proper distribution...
The Nuclear Option of Involuntary Dissolution in a Minority Shareholder Dispute
What is the nuclear option of involuntary dissolution in a minority shareholder dispute? In extreme cases, a business ownership dispute may lead to involuntary dissolution when the relationship between owners becomes irreparable. What are your rights as a minority shareholder in San Diego or Southern California and how can the Watkins...