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BMD Sponsors Ruhlin Clays Classic Benefiting the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Foundation

Blog Post

May 15, 2019

BMD was one of the proud sponsors of this year's 4th Annual Ruhlin Clays Classic held at Hill n' Dale Club in Medina. Attorneys Robert A. Hager, Justin M. Alaburda, Jeffrey C. Miller and Justin M. Lovdahl enjoyed the afternoon with Ruhlin and helping to raise monies for the benefit of the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Foundation.

BMD Robert A. Hager Justin M.Justin M. Lovdahl The Ruhlin Company

Spotting a Sham - What You Need to Know About MEB/BD Business Certification Processes

February 7, 2023How to navigate the MWBE system, certify joint ventures, and avoid shams. Posted by Marlon A. Primes and Steven C. Hemric Blog Post

Invitation to Banks & Family Office/Ultra-high Net Worth Investors Exploring Cannabis Lending to Join Our Informal Institutional Cannabis Lenders Community

December 2, 2022An update on the latest developments in the cannabis banking/lending space by subject matter expert, BMD Scottsdale/Phoenix Office Managing Partner Stephen Lenn Posted by Stephen Lenn Blog Post, Client Alert

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

August 26, 2022As 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 Blog Post

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

August 4, 2022Non-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 Blog Post

BMD’s Jason Butterworth Quietly Engineers Some of Akron’s Most Impactful Projects

May 18, 2022Jason Butterworth, a team member of BMD’s Business & Corporate practice, focuses his practice on finance, real estate, and tax credit law. Posted by Brennan, Manna & Diamond