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American Heart Association's 2021 Go Red For Women

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The 2020 BMD Season of Giving was a charitable way to promote organizations that help others. Continuing community involvement in 2021, we will be looking to the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" (GRFW) campaign.

Healthcare and Hospital Law Member and Vice President Amanda Waesch is the Chair of GRFW for the American Heart Association, which is kicking off the 28 days of Heart Health. Show your support on February 5th with “Wear Red and Give” Day.

Consider hosting a Jeans Day every Friday in the month of February at your place of business in support of Go Red For Women, even encouraging remote employees to participate. Snap a pic of your team members in their red gear and post on social media (socially-distanced in person or a virtual group photo will work, too!) – see the toolkit here for sharing on your favorite social platforms. Click here to learn more and donate to the GRFW Campaign.


Get to Know BMD: Michael Sneeringer

In this installment of our "Get to Know BMD" series, Cleveland Member Michael Sneeringer shares his journey into law, driven by influential mentors and an interest in estate planning. Discover his passion for client interactions, his surprising domestic skills, and his dedication to attending his daughter's volleyball games.

BMD Vice President Amanda Waesch Shares the Secrets to Her Success

BMD Vice President and Healthcare Law Member, Amanda Waesch, recently shared the secrets to her success on the Driving Change Podcast. From managing a high-powered career to balancing family life and mentoring the next generation of lawyers, Amanda’s insights are a must-hear. Watch the full interview here!

You Know ADR, But What About EDR?

BMD Member Bob Hager and Partner Jessica Hew have co-authored an article in the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal, focusing on the strategic selection and implementation of dispute resolution methods. The article covers mediation and arbitration, offering insights into their application and effectiveness. It provides valuable tips for lawyers on how to choose the best method for resolving disputes and highlights the importance of creative approaches to serve clients effectively.

Ohio Legalizes Marijuana: Changes for Employers

Ohio Employers: Ohio recreational marijuana sales begin Tuesday, August 6, bringing new challenges for employers regarding employee use. BMD Partner and Labor & Employment Co-Chair Bryan Meek has outlined essential tips and best practices to help you adapt.

Entourage Effect and Shield Compliance Join the ICLC

In a continuation of its recent growth, only a bit more than a year after its organization, the ICLC is pleased to announce the addition of 3 more new participants. One of these is a commercial bank. In accordance with our commitment to our bank participants, they are not identified outside the Community unless they specifically authorize it. The other 2, Entourage Effect Capital (EEC) and Shield Compliance, are each well known within the cannabis industry and will enhance the ICLC’s potential value to its participants, enriching the spectrum of relevant and accretive cannabis industry experience, skillsets and perspectives available to them.