Shark Bite Luncheons 2012

Your opportunity to learn a little law on a topic of interest to you over lunch. 
Please email Diana Francis at diana@creekmorelaw.com to reserve your spot today. 

February 21

Building Blocks for Your New Business
Just getting started?  Or growing a small but promising business? Don’t rely on a generic one-size-fits-all approach from the Internet.  Let us provide you with an individualized checklist for success for your new and growing business.                                     

March 20

Mark It!
Trademarks, slogans and logos abound in today’s market. Learn the inside tips on branding your business and products through effective and protectable names, logos,  slogans and packaging.                                                     

April 24

Create with Confidence
Theirs, yours or fair game — who owns what rights in movies, music, books, photographs and other creative works of art?  Come find out what you need to know to create and protect your original and creative works with confidence.   

 May 22

Buy Local v. Made in China
We will discuss the pros, cons, best practices and techniques for avoiding problems with respect to stateside and international manufacturing and product sourcing.                                         

June 19

Fair’s Fair—Until It’s Not
Learn what constitutes unfair competition, including trademark infringement, trade libel, false advertising and other business torts.  We’ll discuss the Ten Commandments of Competition to help keep your business on the straight and narrow and out of court.                                                                                                                  

 July 24

Keeping Time
Everybody loves an intern, right?  Can you really have one work for free?  How about the manager who works 70 hours a week?  Is she entitled to more than just her salary?  We will provide up-to date information on wage and hour laws administered under the Fair Labor Standards Act.                                                                                                                                      

 August 14

Sir, May I See Your License and Registration?
Many businesses may need—and benefit from—licenses of technology and other intellectual property.  Whether you’re a licensor or a licensee, you need to understand the benefits and responsibilities of, as well as the essential terms that should be included in, your license
agreement.                                                                                                                    

 September 18

Umm, Boss, the EEOC is Calling…
In the event that you find your business under investigation by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or Department of Labor, you’d better know the essential Do’s and Don’ts of your proposed response – before you take that call.                                                                                                     

 October 23

The Internet: Freedom with a Leash
Ever wondered when you can and cannot use others’ pictures, music, web pages or even links as part of your own social media page or website?  Well stop wondering and find out before you get in trouble! 

November 20

Let’s Make a Deal
In the dark about the differences between the classes of misdemeanors and felonies?  The various property offenses?  Basic traffic laws and infractions?  The plethora of defenses one can assert? Or, did you miss one of our prior luncheons or simply fail to follow our practice points and now find yourself in trouble?  We’ll shed light on all of these and what your options are for avoiding disaster —or at least cutting your losses—if ever faced with a criminal charge.