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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

New Florida Law: Patient Overpayments Must Be Refunded Within 30 Days

December 22, 2025Effective January 1, 2026, Florida Senate Bill 1808 requires health care facilities and practitioners to refund patient overpayments within 30 days after an overpayment is identified. The law applies to overpayments tied to claims submitted to government programs or private insurers and introduces fines and disciplinary consequences for noncompliance. Providers should review billing and payment practices now to prepare for the new requirements.Client Alert

USCIS Policy Change Impacting Work Authorization: Advisory for Employers and Human Resources

December 8, 2025USCIS has issued a policy memorandum pausing immigration benefit processing for individuals from 19 high-risk countries and requiring a re-review of certain previously approved cases. This change may affect work authorization, employment verification, and workforce stability. Employers and HR teams should review impacted employees and update compliance procedures.Client Alert

CMS Releases CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule with Key Payment and Telehealth Updates

December 4, 2025CMS issued the CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule on October 31, 2025, with changes effective January 1, 2026. The Final Rule includes increases to the conversion factor, a new efficiency adjustment, updates to practice expense methodology, permanent telehealth policy changes, revised payment for skin substitutes, expanded rules for Part B drugs and biologicals, enhanced policies for Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers, and new care management and behavioral health services.Client Alert

Ohio Department of Medicaid Updates: Key Changes to Physician Reimbursement Rates in Early Parenthood

December 3, 2025The Ohio Department of Medicaid has proposed amending Ohio Administrative Code Rule related to covered Medicaid reimbursements for physicians. Beginning on January 1, 2026, they are proposing an increase to rates for prenatal care, childbirth, and infant care and provider visits.Client Alert

Name, Image, and Likeness Agreements in Healthcare

November 14, 2025For example, some healthcare providers have begun to utilize "Name, Image, and Likeness" agreements to promote the brand they have created through their healthcare practice.  We have seen the most healthcare NIL activity with longevity and wellness providers, as well as orthopedics.
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