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...

Contracts between businesses and consumers spark dispute

On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Friday, October 18, 2013. As technology has become a major factor of running almost any business and conducting a majority of personal activities, ensuring that a system is safe from viruses or other compromising hazards is important to many California residents....

Corporate mergers with foreign companies may bring tax savings

On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. A little-mentioned reason for corporate mergers between an American corporation and a foreign company is potential tax savings. The American corporation buys a foreign company and takes advantage of the increased foreign ownership to reincorporate in a country with...

Joint venture has Google investing millions in California company

On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Friday, October 11, 2013. As sustainable energy is becoming more of a realistic choice in solving energy issues, new companies hoping to provide such energy sources are establishing. Of course, in order for these businesses to succeed, funding and investments from...