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Diversity Speaker Series: Pride Month

Multimedia, Blog Post

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, BMD hosted a Diversity Speaker Series webinar in June to commemorate Pride Month.

Honorable Mary Wiseman of Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas and Thomas Yaegers of Marriott Vacations Worldwide discussed their experiences and the changes they have witnessed in the legal and LGBTQ+ communities. Watch the recording below! 


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

In 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.

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

BMD's Christopher Walker Helps Connect Veterans with Housing Options

Christopher 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.

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

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

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

A 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.