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...

Apple shareholders concerned about stock, CEO says no worries

On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Friday, March 15, 2013. For years Apple stock prices have soared. The company has remained at the top of the miniaturized electronics market with the continual popularity of the “everything i” products, including the iPod, iPad and iPhone. However, lately the...

$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...

J.C. Penney deal hurt more than a business relationship, II

On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Thursday, March 7, 2013. In our prior post, we discussed the personal side and some of the professional side of the contract dispute involving Macy’s, Martha Stewart Living and J.C. Penney over the Martha Stewart house collection, including cookware, linens and...