Ways the coming airline mergers may affect California fliers

On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. The United States government has recently given its blessing to the proposed merger of two major airlines, American Airlines and US Airways. Anytime such mergers are given clearance for take-off, customers may have some questions concerning how it may...

California dog wash may go down drain over contract dispute

On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Monday, November 18, 2013. A popular service for dog owners is in danger of going belly up after an issue recently came up between company owners and the California county in which it does business. The contract dispute has led to the business...

Derivative suit filed against Verizon officers and directors

On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. California Verizon customers and shareholders may be aware that, in 2010, the FCC began an investigation into so called “mystery fees” being charged by Verizon to nearly 15 million of its wireless customers. The $1.99 fee on...

Employment contracts for California teachers up for approval

On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Thursday, November 14, 2013. Some parents in California may not consider how their children’s teachers and other school staff are compensated. Most school districts have employment contracts with unions that represent teachers and staff who are members. It is the responsibility of those...

California transit workers negotiate employment contracts

On behalf of Daniel Watkins of Watkins Firm, A Professional Corporation posted on Friday, November 8, 2013. Employees for the BART transit were in a heated dispute over wages, benefits and other work related concerns. Before, California BART workers were involved in a strike, which resulted in many enraged commuters. The company has come...