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BMD Makes 2023 U.S. News & World Report "Best Law Firms" Edition

Client Alert
November 4, 2022

Brennan Manna & Diamond (BMD) is pleased to share the news that our firm is recognized among the “Best Law Firms” in the U.S. News & World Report 2023 edition in 14 practice areas.  “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.    

This year, BMD is recognized in the metropolitan areas of Akron (Akron office), Cleveland (Cleveland office), and Fort Myers (Bonita Springs office) for professional excellence in: 

Metropolitan Tier 1
Akron

  • Health Care Law 
  • Litigation - Trusts & Estates 

Metropolitan Tier 2
Akron

  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law 
  • Corporate Law 
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property 
  • Litigation - Labor & Employment 
  • Trusts & Estates Law 

Cleveland 

  • Corporate Law 

Fort Myers (Bonita Springs)

  • Real Estate Law 

Metropolitan Tier 3 
Akron 

  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law 
  • Tax Law 
  • Trademark Law 

Cleveland 

  • Health Care Law 
  • Litigation - Labor & Employment 

Congratulations to our attorneys who are recognized for their professional excellence. 

Best Law Firm
Client Alert

Federal Trade Commission Voids Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide

April 30, 2024On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued its Final Rule containing regulations impacting non-compete agreements across the country for all employees. The Final Rule implements some of the most impactful changes to employment law during this century. The Final Rule will take effect 120 days from its publication in the Federal Register, which we expect to occur within the next few weeks.Client Alert

Department of Labor Finalizes Rule with Substantial Salary Increases for White-Collar Overtime Exemptions

April 30, 2024On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule that will significantly impact overtime eligibility for white-collar employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This rule implements a dramatic increase in the minimum salary level required for an employee to be exempt under the FLSA’s administrative, executive, and professional exemptions (the so-called “white collar exemptions”) as well as the FLSA’s highly compensated employee exemption.Client Alert

Chemical Dependency Professionals Board Rule Changes: Part 2

April 1, 2024New rule changes for Certification of Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistants (CDCA)Client Alert

Board of Pharmacy Rule Changes

April 1, 2024Board of Pharmacy made changes to rules effective on March 4, 2024Client Alert

Counselor, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board Rule Changes

March 29, 2024The Counselor, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board has proposed changes to the Ohio Administrative Code rules discussed below. The rules are scheduled for a public hearing on April 23, 2024, and public comments are due by this date. Please reach out to BMD Member Daphne Kackloudis for help preparing comments on these rules or for additional information.
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