Creekmore Law Firm PC

Events

• Shark Bite Luncheons

  318 N. Main St. Blacksburg, VA 24060 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.  Each luncheon runs from 12:00 to 1:15. 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.

• Our Community Events

  We are both honored and proud to serve in such a fine community.  Below are some of the upcoming events in which we are involved.    Blacksburg Bridal Expo: 2012 Spring Bridal Show Sunday, March 11: Watch James Creekmore and Keith Finch emcee this event by NRV Wedding & Special Event Professionals.  It will be an afternoon to remember! United Way Casino Night Friday, April 13: Dinner, Dancing, Casino Games, Prizes, Professional Photo Service, Cash Bar~~and it all benefits such a great organization!  Come out from 7:00 to 11:00 for what promises to be a fantastic night! Visit http://www.aformalaffairnrv.com/ for more information. Fork & Cork Saturday, April 28: The 4th annual Blacksburg Fork and Cork–a food, wine, and art festival at First and Main Shopping District. We’re proud to be the Art Sponsor for the second year in a row! http://www.blacksburgpartnership.org/fork/ West End Center Spring Bling Fashion Show and Silent Auction Sunday, May 6: Champagne Brunch, Fashion Show, and Silent Auction. Starts at 12:30 at The Hotel Roanoke. Cost: Tickets: $55 adults, $25 children, table: $500 http://www.wix.com/samsawec/wec#!special-events Brew Do Date TBA

• Salem Red Sox Games

  Play Ball! Join us at Salem Memorial Stadium for a Salem Red Sox baseball game, food, drink and good fun.  Please email Diana Francis at diana@creekmorelaw.com to reserve your spot in our suite.  For a complete schedule of games, please visit http://www.milb.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t414. April 14: v Myrtle Beach Pelicans @ 6:05 April 18: v Lynchburg Hillcats @ 7:05 April 25: v Wilmington Blue Rocks @ 7:05 May 8: v Potomac Nationals @ 7:05 May 19: v Frederick Keys @ 6:05 May 24: v Winston-Salem Dash @ 7:05 May 29: v Lynchburg Hillcats @ 7:05 June 4: v Winston-Salem Dash @ 7:05 June 7: v Winston-Salem Dash @ 7:05 June 16: Game Time @ 6:05 June 28: v Potomac Nationals @ 7:05 July 12: v Lynchburg Hillcats @ 7:05 July 21: v Wilmington Blue Rocks @ 7:05 July 24: v Myrtle Beach Pelicans @ 7:05 August 7: Game Time @ 7:05 August 9: Game Time @ 7:05 August 16: v Potomac Nationals @ 7:05 August 28: v Frederick Keys @ 7:05 August 30: v Frederick Keys @ 7:05 September 3: v Winston-Salem Dash @ 1:05

• Whet Your Palette Art Shows

  Quarterly Art Shows Feast your eyes on an array of art from varied artists as you listen to great music, sip fine wine and enjoy fantastic company! On Display This Quarter: Marino Colmano, Susan Hensley, Betty Moore, Ann Catlett, Claudia Hurt, Austin Merek Chertkow, and, of course, the Gobble de Art Hokie Birds.   Wednesday, May 2  Attimo Winery has graciously offered to be our signature winery for the evening.  Artists to be announced.    Thursday, August 2 Thursday, November 8