Get to Know BMD Member Brock McClane

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September 4, 2025

BMD Member Brock McClane recently took part in a Florida Bar International Law Section Lightning Round, offering a candid look at the person behind the practice. In this engaging interview, Brock shares his proudest career moments, the advice he would give his younger self, and a unique hobby he picked up during the pandemic.

Beyond these highlights, Brock opens a window into his approach to law, his favorite types of cases, and memorable experiences with the International Law Section. This feature offers a chance to see Brock’s personality, insights, and experiences in a way that goes beyond the office.

Watch the full interview here.

Posted by Brennan Manna Diamond

Community Banks: Collaboration, not isolation, is the key to protecting/ enhancing the cannabis business you pioneered

August 26, 2022

As we prepare for the plenary session of the informal institutional cannabis lenders community announced in my previous article, I am pleased to advise that participants now include 5 of the best-known dedicated loan funds; a select group of commercial banks ranging in size from single state community banks to mid-size regionals making cannabis loans into the mid-8 figures; and, a syndicator of credit union cannabis loans.

Posted by Stephen Lenn

Non-compete Agreements are Under Fire: What Employers Need to Know

August 4, 2022

Non-compete agreements are an ongoing topic of dispute. Employers and their advocates point to the efficacy of non-competes in protecting proprietary information. Employees and their advocates argue about worker mobility and that employers unduly burden workers’ ability to seek better jobs. The Biden administration has put forth its position, and state legislatures have introduced bills addressing the enforceability of non-competes. Here is what you need to know:

Posted by Member Joshua R. La Bouef and Associate Andrew Freibert

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