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BMD Vice President Amanda Waesch Shares the Secrets to Her Success

Multimedia, Blog Post

BMD Vice President and Healthcare Law Member Amanda Waesch recently shared the secrets to her success in an interview on Braintrust's Driving Change Podcast. Discover how Amanda manages a high-powered career, family life, and mentoring the next generation of lawyers by watching the full interview here.

The podcast is also available to stream on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 


Travis and Taylor's Terrible Title Trouble, Trouble, Trouble...

In his featured article for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal, BMD Partner Scott Heasley presents a creative and insightful analysis of title disputes and insurance defense ethics through a fictional narrative. In "Travis and Taylor's Terrible Title Trouble, Trouble, Trouble...," Scott imagines pop culture icons Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce navigating a complex legal battle over the ownership of their newly purchased condo. The article delves into the ethical challenges insurance defense firms face when managing title claims, drawing attention to the importance of professional judgment and proper legal procedures. With an engaging storyline and practical legal insights, the piece offers valuable lessons for professionals in the field.

Get to Know BMD: Jeff Joseph Jr.

The "Get to Know BMD" series offers a closer look at the professionals behind BMD's success. In this spotlight, meet Attorney Jeff Joseph Jr., a dedicated intellectual property lawyer with a strong connection to innovation and engineering. Jeff shares insights into his practice, what inspires his work, and his unique background as an engineer-turned-lawyer. He also reveals his passion for soccer and musical talent as a multi-instrumentalist.

The Secret to a Strong(er) Capital Stack

BMD attended the annual New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Conference held by Novogradac & Company LLP in New Orleans. The event spotlighted the NMTC program, which encourages private investment in low-income communities through a 39% tax credit over seven years. The complex NMTC structure requires collaboration among qualified businesses (QALICBs), community development entities (CDEs), and investors. With the Fund’s recent double allocation announcement, now is an ideal time for eligible businesses to explore NMTCs to enhance their capital stacks.

Trump vs. Harris: What Could Their Presidencies Mean for Employment Law?

In the latest 2 episodes of Employment Law After Hours, BMD Partner Bryan Meeks dives deep into the potential employment law changes we could see under two very different 2024 election outcomes with Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.

The Shadows Are on the Run: Global Icon Aon Adds Its Heft and Stature to the Legitimization of the Cannabis Industry

Aon, a global firm with 50,000 employees across 120 countries, has made a strategic move into the U.S. cannabis industry, joining a growing list of institutional players such as First Citizens Bank. This entry aligns with the efforts of the Institutional Cannabis Lending Community (ICLC), which has been driving deal flow and fostering best practices among financial institutions since its founding less than 18 months ago. Aon will co-host an exclusive event for the ICLC at the Benzinga Capital Conference in Chicago, where it will unveil a custom product suite designed for cannabis businesses and tap into the collective expertise of the ICLC's nearly 30 Participants, which include banks, lenders, and compliance experts.