Resources

Client Alerts, News Articles, Blog Posts, & Multimedia

Everything you need to know about BMD and the industry.

HIGHLAND COUNTY PRESS: Ohio State Bar Foundation honors 2024 Award Recipients

News Article

Originally published in the Highland County Press
November 7, 2024

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) proudly recognized the exceptional contributions of attorneys and organizations at the 2024 All Rise Annual Awards Celebration, held Oct. 25 at The Fives in Columbus. This annual event celebrates those who have made a significant impact in communities across Ohio, showcasing the vital role of the legal profession in fostering positive change.

The OSBF Awards honor individuals and organizations that exemplify a commitment to service, justice, and the advancement of the legal profession. This year’s awardees have gone above and beyond in their dedication to giving back and supporting those in need, reinforcing the strength of our legal system.

The celebration featured inspiring videos highlighting each award recipient, with friends and colleagues sharing their remarkable contributions to both the community and the legal profession. These heartfelt tributes underscored the profound impact these individuals have made. . . .

Scott P. Sandrock, The Ramey Award for Distinguished Community Service: Given annually to an Ohio attorney whose career has been exemplified by dedication of the goals and values sought to be furthered by the Foundation; a lifetime of service to the public and the community, all while working with integrity, honor, courtesy and professionalism.

Scott P. Sandrock, Akron, is a highly respected attorney and lifelong resident of Stark County, Ohio, with a distinguished career that spans law, community service and local government. As of counsel with the law firm Brennan, Manna & Diamond, Sandrock specializes in representing businesses and healthcare providers in complex business and regulatory matters, estate planning and litigation. His legal acumen is widely recognized, with his writings cited by state supreme courts and the Federal Court of Appeals for the 11th District.

Read more about Scott's distinguished career and the full article here.


BMD’s Director of Marketing Jennifer Shankleton Elected as President of the LMA Midwest Region for 2023

Congratulations to Jennifer Shankleton, BMD’s Director of Marketing, on her recent election to President of the Legal Marketing Association (LMA) Midwest Region for 2023!  LMA is a premier professional association focused on empowering marketing, business development, and client service professionals.

Brennan Manna & Diamond Attorneys Featured in The Best Lawyers in America© and Ones to Watch™ 2023 Report

Brennan Manna & Diamond (BMD) is pleased to announce 17 BMD attorneys have been voted by their peers as The Best Lawyers in America© and Ones to Watch in America™.

Physician Non-Competition Agreements 2022

Contract provisions with restrictions on physicians practicing in the same area should they change employment have been around for decades. In Ohio, courts continue to state that while provisions are generally disfavored, non-competition provisions remain enforceable. Specifically, as to physician non-competes, the courts note that such agreements are further scrutinized regarding the adverse effect on the public interest to keep healthcare professionals in a community. Courts have continued in more cases than not to enforce restrictive covenants against physicians.

Immigration Attorney Talks Crisis in Ukraine (published by Community Legal Aid, 4/6/22)

Duriya Dhinojwala interview with Community Legal Aid

BMD Attorney Marlon Primes Appointed to the Georgetown Law Board of Visitors

BRENNAN, MANNA & DIAMOND attorney and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, Marlon Primes, has been appointed to the Georgetown Law Board of Visitors.