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Twenty-Nine BMD Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch®
August 17, 2023
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BMD Attorneys Named for Inclusion as 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers® and Ohio Rising Stars
December 29, 2022
BMD ATTORNEYS NAMED FOR INCLUSION AS 2023 OHIO SUPER LAWYERS® AND OHIO RISING STARS
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Attorney Monica Andress Selected as an Emerging Leader in the Torchbearers Akron Class of 2023
December 5, 2022
Monica Andress selected to Torchbearers Akron Class of 2023.
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Brennan Manna Diamond Announces Firmwide Attorney Promotions
December 1, 2022
Business law firm, Brennan, Manna & Diamond (BMD) is pleased to announce 2023 Attorney promotions throughout the firm. Kathryn (Kate) Hickner has been named as BMD’s Cleveland Office Managing Partner. The following BMD attorneys were promoted to Member of the firm, effective December 1: Randal Fairbanks, Donna Flammang, Kyle Johnson, Christopher CJ Meager. Additionally, the following BMD attorneys were promoted to Partner, effective December 1: Elizabeth Shively Boatwright, Mathew Doney, Alicia Kupcinskas, Cassandra Manna, Ashley Watson. Nathan Altstadt, Morgan Carr, Jillian Chapman, Jacob David, Kelly Jena, and Rachel Stermer have joined the firm as new attorneys.
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BMD Names Kathryn Hickner to Cleveland Office Managing Partner, the Firm’s First Female Attorney Appointed to Role
December 1, 2022
Kathryn E. Hickner Promoted to Cleveland Office Managing Partner with Brennan Manna & Diamond
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Recent Litigation Challenges the Affordable Care Act Preventive Services Requirement
November 15, 2022
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been met with numerous legal challenges. The most recent legal challenge, Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra, could affect millions of people covered by private health insurance.
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Daphne Kackloudis with Amina Levey
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BMD’s Director of Marketing Jennifer Shankleton Elected as President of the LMA Midwest Region for 2023
September 26, 2022
Congratulations to Jennifer Shankleton, BMD’s Director of Marketing, on her recent election to President of the Legal Marketing Association (LMA) Midwest Region for 2023! LMA is a premier professional association focused on empowering marketing, business development, and client service professionals.
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Amanda L. Waesch
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Brennan Manna & Diamond Attorneys Featured in The Best Lawyers in America© and Ones to Watch™ 2023 Report
August 19, 2022
Brennan Manna & Diamond (BMD) is pleased to announce 17 BMD attorneys have been voted by their peers as The Best Lawyers in America© and Ones to Watch in America™.
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Physician Non-Competition Agreements 2022
July 7, 2022
Contract provisions with restrictions on physicians practicing in the same area should they change employment have been around for decades. In Ohio, courts continue to state that while provisions are generally disfavored, non-competition provisions remain enforceable. Specifically, as to physician non-competes, the courts note that such agreements are further scrutinized regarding the adverse effect on the public interest to keep healthcare professionals in a community. Courts have continued in more cases than not to enforce restrictive covenants against physicians.
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Scott P. Sandrock, Esq.
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Immigration Attorney Talks Crisis in Ukraine (published by Community Legal Aid, 4/6/22)
April 7, 2022
Duriya Dhinojwala interview with Community Legal Aid
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Duriya Dhinojwala
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BMD Attorney Marlon Primes Appointed to the Georgetown Law Board of Visitors
March 2, 2022
BRENNAN, MANNA & DIAMOND attorney and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, Marlon Primes, has been appointed to the Georgetown Law Board of Visitors.
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Brennan Manna Diamond Congratulates 2022 Crain’s Cleveland Notables in Law
February 28, 2022
BMD Press Release
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BMD Adds Evidence Optix® to its Litigation eDiscovery Workflow
February 16, 2022
Insight Optix, a legal technology company, is pleased to announce that Brennan Manna Diamond (BMD), a business law firm with more than 75 attorneys and nine offices across the country, is adding Evidence Optix (EO) to its discovery workflow.
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Robert A. Hager
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BMD Welcomes Decorated Former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Marlon Primes, as the Co-Chair of the Business and Tort Litigation Practice
January 3, 2022
Marlon Primes Joins BMD
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Work Environment Industry Leaders Join to Create Akros Network
October 6, 2021
Four industry leading firms that specialize in the critical building blocks of successful organizations have formed a network giving employers one place to go for answers to high-risk workplace issues including security and safety measures, ethics and fraud reporting, human resources compliance and employment law training, crisis and issues communication and more.
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BMD Assists Olympic Steel on Recent Acquisitions
October 6, 2021
BMD recently assisted client Olympic Steel on two deals.
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Brennan Manna Diamond
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BMD Client Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Announce New Partners
October 5, 2021
BMD President and Healthcare Member Matthew Heinle advised Eating Recovery Center as they announce new partners
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David Scott & Amanda Waesch Promoted to Vice President Roles as Part of Continued Succession Planning
August 12, 2020
Brennan, Manna and Diamond (BMD), an entrepreneurial business law firm with six offices in Ohio and Florida, has promoted Columbus Office Managing Partner David Scott and Executive Committee Member Amanda Waesch to the position of Vice President.
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'Culture, Culture, Culture’: The Essence of Printing Industry M&A Deals
June 1, 2020
BMD/Signet's Tony Manna interviewed by Printing Impressions
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Printing Impressions
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Signet’s Anthony Manna: U.S. Deal Activity Remains Steady As China Responds To Coronavirus
February 24, 2020
“When SARS came around (in February 2003), China had about 4 percent of the global supply chain,” says Manna, founder, principal and chairman at the global private investment firm. “Now they have 16 percent, and you see this massive stimulus package being put in place to combat the coronavirus problem. China has already announced that they’re going to have more stimulus packages.”
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Brennan, Manna & Diamond opens Stark office
February 19, 2020
As published in the Canton Repository, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Akron-based law firm wants to serve existing and future Stark County customers. Summit County-based law firm Brennan Manna & Diamond has opened an office in Jackson Township.
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Jeffrey C. Miller discusses "Guns and Drugs in the Workplace" at Legal Education event Feb. 20, 2020
February 5, 2020
On Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Builder's Exchange Training Center in North Canton, Attorney Jeff Miller will be discussing guns and drugs in the workplace. Both are legal in Ohio, but what about the workplace? Jeff will discuss concealed carry and medical marijuana in the workplace, and employer options for addressing these emerging issues. In today's tight labor market, the correct policies and procedures on guns and drugs are crucial.
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BMD Strengthens Presence with New Office in Canton, Ohio
February 4, 2020
CANTON, OHIO - Brennan Manna Diamond, LLC, a full-service law firm based in Akron, Ohio and with more than 70 attorneys, is expanding to Stark County. We are pleased to announce that we have opened a new office in Canton, Ohio. The new office is located at: 4518 Fulton Road, Suite 202, Canton, OH 44718.
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FTC Supports Retiring the Ohio APRN Collaborative Agreement
January 14, 2020
As an industry leading advocate and general counsel for the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses, Brennan, Manna & Diamond attorney, Jeana M. Singleton, has been integral in efforts to bring an outdated regulatory structure into the 21st century by modernizing the law and expanding access to care.
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Jeana M. Singleton
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BMD Congratulates 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars
November 27, 2019
BRENNAN, MANNA & DIAMOND is proud to announce RICHARD W. BURKE (Estate Planning and Probate),HAMILTON DeSAUSSURE, JR. (Business Litigation), ROBERT A. HAGER (Construction Litigation), DAVID J. HRINA (Business/Corporate), MICHAEL A. STEEL (Bankruptcy, Business) and RICHARD L. WILLIGER (Workers’ Compensation) have been selected as 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers by Law and Politics magazine, Northern Ohio Live magazine, and Cincinnati Magazine in their respective area of practice. BMD’s 2020 Rising Stars include: JUSTIN M. ALABURDA (Business Litigation), KYLE A. JOHNSON (Business Litigation), ALEX J. McCALLION (Business Litigation), CHRISTOPHER J. MEAGER (State/Local/Muni Law), BRANDON T. PAULEY (Business/Corporate) and DANIEL J. RUDARY (Business Litigation)
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Ohio's "One Bite" Program Changes
November 19, 2019
The Ohio Medical Board has for some years had a “One Bite” program where a physician with a substance problem could undergo treatment. The treatment was private and not disclosed to the Medical Board. If the problem was later disclosed, the physician obtaining treatment would avoid sanctions from the Medical Board.
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Scott P. Sandrock, Esq.
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Jury Awards Care Center $225,000
November 6, 2019
Congratulations to Scott Sandrock on the jury verdict in favor of our client. The verdict stems from the lawsuit filed on behalf of our client against Spectrum Cable for fraud in connection with business services. The jury awarded Plaintiff $22,000 for compensatory damages, plus $225,000 in punitive damages and recovery of attorney fees in favor of our client.
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BMD Beefs Up its Attorney Force with 7 New Hires
November 6, 2019
Founded in 2000 by three entrepreneurial and business-minded attorneys to provide a legal platform for companies and entrepreneurs in a wide variety of industries, Brennan Manna Diamond (BMD) has been in growth mode ever since. The firm, which began in Akron with just seven attorneys, now has three Ohio and two Florida offices as well as an international location in Shanghai, China through a joint venture with the law firm Jade & Fountain. BMD recently added seven more lawyers, six who are located in the Akron office.
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Akron Devil Strip Becomes First US News Co-op
November 3, 2019
Starting Nov. 1, Akronites can become part owners of The Akron Devil Strip. With the legal guidance of BMD's legal team, Matthew A. Heinle, Esq. and Michael D. De Matteis, Esq., the arts and culture magazine is breaking ground as the first news co-op in the United States.
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Community Legal Aid honoring BMD Attorneys Duriya Dhinojwala and Michael Steel "Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year"
October 18, 2019
Community Legal Aid honoring BMD Attorneys Duriya Dhinojwala and Michael Steel "Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year"
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Brennan Manna Diamond Welcomes Seven New Attorneys
September 29, 2019
Brennan Manna Diamond (BMD) is pleased to welcome the following attorneys: in our Akron office, Blake R. Gerney, David J. Hrina, Matthew R. Duncan, Hamilton DeSaussure, Jr., Stephen E. Matasich and Paul C. Filon; and in our Cleveland office, Russell T. Rendall.
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Rik Williger Named 2020 "Lawyer of the Year"
August 15, 2019
Rik Williger named "Lawyer of the Year" 2020
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Luke Palmer named to Leadership Columbus Class of 2020
August 8, 2019
Lucas Palmer named to the Leadership Columbus Class of 2020
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BMD Attorney Michael Steel selected for Leadership Akron Signature Class 36
July 9, 2019
Leadership Akron has selected a class of 40 leaders for its 2019/2020 Signature Program which includes BMD Attorney, Michael Steel. The class reflects a diverse representation of participants from Greater Akron’s business, government, and nonprofit sectors.
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BMD welcomes Chelsea Niggel to Akron office
May 20, 2019
BMD is proud to announce that attorney Chelsea M. Niggel has joined the firm as associate in the firm's Akron office focusing her practice on healthcare, business and corporate matters and intellectual property.
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Journey of an International Attorney in Columbus
April 22, 2019
Journey of an International Attorney in Columbus
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Shweta Chaubey, Attorney, BMD's Columbus Office
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Brandon Pauley Represents Residents in Proposed Mixed Use Development Zoning Matter in Columbus
April 1, 2019
A group of neighbors has organized in opposition to a proposed mixed-use development in Schumacher Place. Brandon Pauley represents the residents.
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This Week Community News, Gary Seman, Jr., March 29, 2019
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Eviction? Foreclosure? Akronites Seek Legal Help at Free Clinic
March 25, 2019
Housing issues dominated a legal clinic over the weekend in Akron's Middlebury neighborhood, with people seeking free help on how to handle everything from foreclosures to evictions. The clinic was organized by Community Legal Aid and included more than a dozen attorneys who volunteered their time to work with close to 70 people, mostly from Summit County.
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Kabir Bhatia, WKSU
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Akron law firm, Legal Aid co-hosting free legal clinic
March 25, 2019
For the second year in a row, Brennan, Manna and Diamond LLC is partnering with Community Legal Aid to become a law firm on wheels for low-income Summit County residents.
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Tracey Blair, Akron Legal News
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The Massive Medicare Appeals Backlog is Significantly Harming Providers, What You Can Do To Stop It
March 20, 2019
Few occurrences in healthcare billing and coding will bring instant anxiety as receiving an overpayment demand from one of CMS’ contractors. We all know that we are lucky if we make it through the first two levels of appeal (Redetermination-Level 1 and Reconsideration-Level 2) with 100% success on all claims, even if every claim was billed correctly.
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Bryan Meek, Esq.
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BMD and Community Legal Aid 2nd Annual Free Neighborhood Law Clinic - March 23, 2019
March 18, 2019
The law firm, Brennan, Manna and Diamond LLC (“BMD”), is again teaming up with Community Legal Aid to host a free legal clinic.
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Lorraine M. Signore
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Medical Records Update
February 27, 2019
In order to help standardize forms to authorize the release of medical records, the Ohio Legislature directed the Ohio Medicaid Department to develop a standardized form to be used by healthcare providers which would authorize the release of medical information in compliance with provisions of HIPAA, state law and the substance abuse and other disorder regulations. Ohio Medicaid has issued a standardized form which use will be effective February 1, 2019.
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Scott P. Sandrock, Esq.
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BMD Congratulates Tony Manna and Signet Capital Advisors - 2018 ACG Deal of the Year
February 1, 2019
BMD Congratulates Tony Manna and Signet Capital Advisors - 2018 ACG Deal of the Year
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BMD Making a Real Impact through the Bridges Program
January 17, 2019
When the State of Ohio announced the Bridges Program in early 2018, it was an opportunity for real change - it was a commitment to change the narrative for young adults in the foster care system. The program is designed to help young adults aging out of the foster care system prepare for adulthood. BMD has been at the forefront of this initiative providing legal support for the program.
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BMD 2019 OHIO SUPER LAWYERS AND OHIO RISING STARS
December 17, 2018
BRENNAN, MANNA & DIAMOND is proud to announce RICHARD W. BURKE (Estate Planning and Probate), ROBERT A. HAGER (Construction Litigation), MICHAEL A. STEEL (Bankruptcy, Business) and RICHARD L. WILLIGER (Workers’ Compensation, Employment & Labor) have been selected as 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers by Law and Politics magazine, Northern Ohio Live magazine, and Cincinnati Magazine in their respective area of practice. BMD’s 2019 Rising Stars include: JUSTIN M. ALABURDA (Business Litigation), VICTORIA L. FERRISE (Government Relations), ALEX J. McCALLION (Business Litigation), BRANDON T. PAULEY (Business/Corporate) and DANIEL J. RUDARY (Business Litigation)
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Family and Friends Remember Brennan Manna Diamond co-Founder
December 12, 2018
At 6 fee 6 inches and wearing a white cowboy hat, Brennan Manna Diamond co-founder David L. Brennan was known for rescuing failing businesses and blighted areas and initiating and shepherding Ohio's school choice movement.
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Sherry Karabin, Akron Legal News
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Amanda Waesch Weighs in on Leasing v. Buying Medical Office Space
August 24, 2018
Amanda Waesch weighs in on leasing v. buying medical office space
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BMD's 2018 Florida Rising Stars
June 27, 2018
BRENNAN, MANNA & DIAMOND is proud to announce MATTHEW T. JACKSON and JOSHUA R. La BOUEF, have been selected as 2018 Florida Rising Stars for Business Litigation.
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Lorraine M. Signore
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How bringing baseball to Akron launched a career of dealmaking
June 11, 2018
Baseball changed Tony Manna’s life. More specifically, bringing minor league baseball — and a new stadium — to Akron. “When I completed that deal, I remember a guy told me, ‘Your whole life is going to change because of this deal and the notoriety that comes with it,’” recalls the CEO of real estate developer Signet LLC. “He was absolutely right about that.” In this week’s Master Dealmaker, Tony shares his approach to dealmaking, the team he’s built and how pillow talk can play in the success or failure of a business deal.
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Smart Business Dealmakers, June 3, 2018
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Social Enterprises Show Us that Business with a Purpose is Possible
March 7, 2018
On Feb. 17, the Young Lawyers Section of The Jacksonville Bar Association held its Ninth Annual Young Lawyers Section Chili Cook-Off at the Riverside Arts Market, which benefited Rethreaded, a local nonprofit.
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Alessandro A. Apolito
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BMD's Daphne Kackloudis Drafting Legislation Seeking Additional Funding for Children Born Addicted to Opioids
March 5, 2018
BMD's Daphne Kackloudis has been working with her client, Brigid's Path, to help them gain access to additional federal funds for their mission. She has drafted legislation which would do just that. The CRIB Act would amend the Social Security Act to allow Medicaid reimbursement for residential pediatric recovery centers such as Brigid's Path. Congressman Turner is going to ask Sen. Portman to amend his opioid bill (CARA 2.0) to include the CRIB Act.
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BMD Seeking Recovery for Opioid Losses on behalf of Summit County and its Political Subdivisions
December 21, 2017
As the opioid epidemic continues to take its toll on our community, its resources and straining the already tight budgets, Brennan Manna & Diamond, on behalf of Summit County and its political subdivisions, filed a complaint against those companies that make or distribute prescription opioids seeking recovery of the County's losses as a result of the opioid crisis.
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BMD Litigation Practice Group
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BMD 2018 OHIO SUPER LAWYERS AND OHIO RISING STARS
December 15, 2017
BMD 2018 Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars
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Lorraine M. Signore
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BMD an Early Adopter of the City of Columbus' "Pay Equity Pledge"
November 2, 2017
BMD an Early Adopter of the City of Columbus "Pay Equity Pledge"
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Supreme Court Upholds "Apology" Statute Protection
October 24, 2017
Supreme Court Upholds "Apology" Statute Protection
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Scott P. Sandrock
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The Truth about ZPICs - Why Oversight is Needed
August 29, 2017
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Amanda Waesch
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6 Reasons Akron, Ohio Should Be On Your Radar
August 25, 2017
6 Reasons Akron, Ohio Should Be On Your Radar
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Alex Schechter
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According to Research Some of the Smartest People Reside in Akron, Ohio
August 25, 2017
Smartest People Reside in Akron, Ohio
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Sam Jacobs, Business Insider Australia
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Daphne Saneholtz Discusses ACA Repeal and Effects on Ohioans
August 1, 2017
The latest roadblock in efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act has many Ohioans living with HIV and AIDS relieved, but still concerned about what's next.
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Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service (OH)
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New Akron Legislation Aims to Increase Income Tax Revenue Through Construction Contractor Registrations
December 12, 2016
The City of Akron recently passed three new pieces of legislation aimed at boosting city coffers by requiring contractors to take additional steps prior to performing work in the city.
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BMD Recognized for Health Law Practice
November 8, 2016
“Ever since its founding in 2000, attorneys at Brennan, Manna & Diamond have focused on offering a full range of services to all the firm’s clients, including developing industry-specific practice areas like healthcare,” said Matt Heinle, co-managing partner at the firm.
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Akron Legal News
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Defining Concierge and Boutique Medicine
September 21, 2016
Amanda L. Waesch, Partner at Brennan, Manna & Diamond, LLC, Akron, Ohio, shared with the Stark County Medical Society Membership alternative physician practice structures, pros and cons of each structure, and the differences between Institutional Providers and Concierge Medicine.
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How artificial intelligence relates to the legal profession
September 14, 2016
Legal research has changed. An attorney who started his career dredging through books can now instantly consult vast databases, saving countless man hours. Soon, however, it may need not involve the man at all.
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Akron Legal News
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Ohio Supreme Court Liquidated Damages Analysis: Hindsight is not 2020!
February 25, 2016
In a case decided on February 24, 2016, the Ohio Supreme Court construed the enforceability of a liquidated damages provision in a public works construction contract. The Court held that when evaluating the enforceability of a liquidated damages provision in a construction contract, the court must conduct its analysis prospectively, based on the per diem amount of the liquidated damages at the time the contract is executed, and not retrospectively, based on the total amount of liquidated damages that ultimately accrue.
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Robert A. Hager
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Holy Toledo! Claims Waived Under Article 8
February 4, 2016
In a February 2, 2016 decision, the Tenth District Court of Appeals in Franklin County affirmed the Court of Claims and upheld the decision to deny an electrical contractor’s claims against the University of Toledo because they were not timely asserted.
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Robert A. Hager
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Board of Nursing Investigations: Survival Tips
August 9, 2011
One of the most sensitive relationships an advanced practice nurse (APN) holds in Ohio is with the Ohio Board of Nursing (“Board”). The Board holds regulatory authority over all Ohio licensed and certified APNs, registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and, most recently, dialysis technicians. It exists solely to enforce laws and rules that regulate the nursing profession in Ohio, and its top priorities are to efficiently license nurses in Ohio and to protect Ohio patients from dangerous practitioners. Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in disciplinary actions pursued by Ohio’s licensing boards, including the Ohio Board of Nursing. Between 2009 and 2011, the Board received 7,726 complaints including those related to substandard practice, drug theft, substance abuse, and patient abuse. Further, the approximately 2,503 licensees and certificate holders who were disciplined were assigned to Board staff for monitoring in 2010.
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Jeana M. Singleton
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Brunell Chapter 11 ‘sign of the times’
July 7, 2010
Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization isn’t the first, and very likely won’t be the last, higher-income person seeking protection from creditors.
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Jacksonville Daily Record
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River health rates high on new Jacksonville City Council president’s list
June 24, 2010
River health rates high on new Jacksonville City Council president’s list Jack Webb said his year as Jacksonville City Council president will focus on the health of the St. Johns River, fiscal reform and revising the city charter. Webb acknowledged during his installation speech Thursday that leading the council through another tough financial year will be a challenge. “This is one of, if not, the most difficult times to be a public servant,” he said.
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Florida Times Union
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Changing Employers? Keep Your Tail Covered!
September 2, 2009
A common question regarding employment, and particularly changes in employment, revolves around the idea of tail insurance coverage. As such, this issue’s legal column explores what tail coverage is, why you need it, and who pays for it.
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Jeana M. Singleton
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HIPAA Changes Alert – 2009
July 15, 2009
Just when you and your staff are finally getting comfortable with compliance with HIPAA and the Security Standards in your offices, the government has adopted new rules which will require you to make changes to your plans with the first changes to go into effect in September, 2009.
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Scott P. Sandrock
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So You Want to Own Your Own Practice
May 12, 2009
Many practitioners hold the dream of one day owning their own practice. While hanging your own shingle and being your own boss may seem simple, the success of your practice will depend largely on the strength of the foundation you lay prior to opening your doors for business. As such, I have put together a simple checklist of items to consider prior to embarking on your professional dream of independent practice.
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Jeana M. Singleton
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Employment Contracts 101: Paving the Path before Walking Down It
March 15, 2009
One of the most common adventures I navigate with my advanced practice nurse (APN) clients is the negotiation of employment contracts. Long before an APN signs an employment contract, it is important to consider the interaction of personal and professional goals. To examine these areas, the APN may ask questions such as: (1) Is this geographic location desirable for me (and my family)? (2) What type of work environment is attractive? (i.e., hospital, clinic, private practice with a physician, an APN practice, etc.) (3) Is the monetary compensation adequate to meet my needs? (4) What is the employee retention rate at this practice? Is there high employee turnover?
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Jeana M. Singleton
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Physicians Obtain New Contract Rights – Ohio House Bill 125
August 1, 2008
The Ohio Health Care Simplification Act (House Bill 125) was signed into law on May 25, 2008. This Bill is the result of almost two years of legislative action promoted by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide some level of protection to physicians as they contract with managed care plans.
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Scott P. Sandrock
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The FACTA Is…Are You in Compliance
June 12, 2008
In response to the growing number of identity thefts Congress enacted the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACTA). FACTA was enacted to help prevent identity theft, both personal and medical, and was designed to supervise the personal confidential financial information that is generated in consumer transactions.
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Scott P. Sandrock & Amanda L. Waesch