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Employer Liability for Customer Conduct: Former PNC Bank employee receives $2.4M jury verdict

February 26, 2020Earlier this month, PNC Bank was on the wrong end of a sexual harassment jury verdict in a claim brought by a former employee. Why is this case interesting to you? Two reasons: The former employee was sexually harassed, but not by a PNC employee; and, the sexual harassment did not occur within a PNC workplace.Blog Post

Robert Hager Speaking at the Ohio Contractors Association's Annual Conference - Jan. 29 - Feb. 5, 2020

February 3, 2020Attorney Robert Hager will be speaking at the Ohio Contractors Association's Annual Conference in Maui, Hawaii sharing a simple practical approach to build your business' legacy and leading an interactive session about best practices for collaboration, risk management, and claims avoidance.Blog Post

Congratulations to Duriya Dhinojwala and Michael Steel

November 14, 2019Attorneys Duriya Dhinojwala and Michael Steel recognized at Pro Bono Attorney's of the Year this evening at the 67th Annual Community Legal Aid Anniversary Celebration.Blog Post

Akron is among cities where GenXers are best off

September 12, 2019Akron is among cities where GenXers are best offBlog Post

It's Always Risk Management Season in the Construction Industry

July 31, 2019For the second time in just nine months, the Ohio Supreme Court issued a major decision affecting project-related risk and exposure for members of Ohio’s construction industry.Blog Post

Blockchain in Healthcare

July 25, 2019Martin Pangrace and Jeana Singleton presented at the Inaugural Midwest Telehealth Resource Center Annual Conference held July 23-24, 2019 in South Bend, Indiana.Blog Post

Amanda L. Waesch recognized by NSCHBC at 2019 Annual Meeting

June 19, 2019At this year's National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultant's Annual Meeting held St. Louis, Missouri, Amanda L. Waesch was awarded the Lenny Schwartz Go-Getter Award.Blog Post

Amanda L. Waesch 2019 Recipient of the ATHENA Akron Award

June 19, 2019Amanda L. Waesch received the ATHENA Akron award recognizing women leaders new to their positBlog Post

Planning for Vacation, Planning for Health

May 22, 2019When thinking about the joint replacement space, it seems logical that such an event deserves at least the same amount of preparation (if not more) as a summer vacation, particularly since it will probably be more expensive and more life changing than the typical summer vacation.Blog Post

BMD Sponsors Ruhlin Clays Classic Benefiting the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Foundation

May 15, 2019BMD was a proud sponsor of this year's 4th Annual Rhulin Clays Classic.Blog Post

Employment Based First Preference (EB1)

October 30, 2018BMD has a team of experienced immigration attorneys with a collective knowledge of over fifty years to assist and guide U.S. banks, companies, individuals, universities, colleges, hospitals and institutions obtain the appropriate work visa or employment based permanent residency.Blog Post

NLRB Reverses its Reversal of 2015 Browning-Ferris Joint Employer Decision

February 28, 2018NLRB Reverses its Reversal of 2015 Browning-Ferris Joint Employer DecisionBlog Post

Scott Sandrock Awarded the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award

February 8, 2018BMD is proud to recognize its member Scott P. Sandrock being awarded the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award by the Boy Scouts of America. This award recognizes Eagle Scouts who have later achieved distinction in their professional careers and leadership through community service. A limited number of these awards are presented annually. The Award was presented at the Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner in January.Blog Post

Highlights from the BMD Healthcare Leadership Summit Held in Orlando, FL, January 11, 2018 - January 13, 2018

January 31, 2018BMD's 2nd Annual Healthcare Leadership Innovation Summit theme focused on entrepreneurism in healthcare as we sought to reach various specialties and stakeholders within the healthcare industry. There were 3 days of insightful programming and exclusive networkingBlog Post

Ohio’s Statute of Repose: Is it Really a Bar to All Construction Claims?

January 22, 2018In response to the increase in common-law claims against architects and contractors brought by third parties who lacked “privity of contract”, many states enacted a construction statute of repose. A statute of repose is intended to forever bar claims for certain injuries or damages after a set period of time following substantial completion. Subject to certain exceptions, the primary distinction between a statute of repose and statute of limitations is that a statute of repose begins to run regardless of whether one is aware of a defect.Blog Post

Martin Pangrace and Catherine McCain Presenting at AIA Contract Document Workshop - September 26, 2017

August 25, 2017real estate,Blog Post

BMD's Christopher Walker Helps Connect Veterans with Housing Options

July 12, 2017Christopher Walker, a partner with BMD, is currently representing the Invest in America's Veterans Foundation, an organization that strives to provide a "head start" for veterans that involves the least amount of "red tape" possible.Blog Post

Robert A. Hager Awarded the John Carroll University 2017 Alumni Medal

May 23, 2017Robert A. Hager awarded the John Carroll University 2017 Alumni MedalBlog Post

Ohio Court of Claims Explains Surety’s Obligations After Contractor Default

January 1, 2017A surety thinking of funding its bankrupt principal for the purpose of completing a project should take notice of the recent decision in Jutte Elec., Ltd v. Ohio Facilitates Constr. Comm.Blog Post

Duty to Preserve ESI: The Stakes Just Got Higher

August 10, 2016A recent federal court decision highlights the potentially severe consequences for companies that do not take the proper steps to preserve electronically stored information (“ESI”) in anticipation of or in connection with litigation.Blog Post

Affordable Care Act Nondiscrimination Final Rule

May 16, 2016On May 13, 2016, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (“Section 1557”) protecting individuals from discrimination in health care on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and sex, including discrimination based on pregnancy, gender identity, and sex stereotyping (the “Rule”).Blog Post

It Is Time To Update Your Compliance Plans

May 10, 2016In 1997, the Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) began to actively promote that health care providers adopt written compliance plans to assist providers to follow government rules and regulations regarding health care.Blog Post

HIPAA Compliance Update

January 20, 2016HIPAA compliance has been a part of the regulatory landscape of healthcare since the privacy rules became effective in 2003. Since that time, most providers have taken steps to develop their compliance plans, including distributing notices of privacy practices, obtaining authorizations for release of information as needed, and obtaining business associate agreements from third parties.Blog Post

Bar Bulletin: Young lawyers, it’s never too early to start building your future

October 6, 2015Regardless of whether you are just out of law school or an attorney who has been practicing for five years, you can start taking steps toward building your future as a well-rounded lawyer.Blog Post

The National Labor Relations Board “Joint Employer” Ruling

August 13, 2015On August 27, 2015, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released a ruling in the Browning-Ferris Industries of California, Inc. case, in which the NLRB revised its standard for determining joint employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).