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FTC Can Proceed In Data Breach Case
An opinion by the US District Court of New Jersey, filed April 7, 2104, denied the motion to dismiss of Wyndham Hotels and allowed the Federal Trade Commission (the FTC) to bring claims under the Federal Trade Commission Act in the data security context. The FTC alleged Wyndham violated the prohibition in Sec 5(a) of […]
Case Law Of Note
In a recent 4-3 decision, Daniel v Daniel, Slip Opinion No. 2104-Ohio-1161, the Ohio Supreme Court held that unvested military benefits earned during marriage fall within the definition of marital property in Ohio Revised Code 3105.171 (A)(3)(a) and must be considered for division under Ohio Revised Code 3105.171 (C). Justice O’Neill, writing for the majority, […]
Our On-line Application: an Easier Way to Apply for Insurance
OBLIC is pleased to announce an easier way to apply for insurance, either as new business or at renewal – our new E-App. This on-line application will allow you to complete the entire application process over the internet, including any required supplements, thereby shortening the time between application and policy issuance. For new business, just […]
OSBA Convention Seminar Will Present Scenarios For Success
Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company (OBLIC) and OSBA Solo, Small Firm & General Practice Section will co-sponsor TWO full days of CLE sessions during the 2014 Ohio State Bar Association Annual Convention at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Columbus. The OSBA Senior Lawyers Section is also joining in sponsoring these sessions. Thursday, designated as Young […]
“Thank you!” to each of you for having us as your lawyers’ professional liability insurer.
As we move from the holiday season to a new year, we often reassess the past year and implement plans for the future. It’s a good time to remember to say “thank you” to those who have made a difference for us. Although it’s appropriate anytime, it’s especially nice now to put a note of […]
OBLIC Launches New Website
We’ve recently launched our brand new website, full of new graphics and new functionality. With our new site, we now offer a new amenity for all of our policyholders: our new Resources section! This new area can be previewed by all visitors, but full access to specific resource articles and presentations is only available to […]
Electronic Tickets Facilitated By Traffic Rule Changes
Amendments to Rule 3(F) of the Ohio Traffic Rules effective January 1, 2014 provide that a ticket produced by a computer or other electronic means shall not require the signature of the defendant. This change clears up the current rule which is unclear whether the signatures of both defendant and law enforcement officer are required. […]
Reminder About New CLE Rules
As first reported in the July/August issue of MALPRACTICE ALERT!, changes to Rule X of the Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio and the Government of the Judiciary of Ohio for CLE requirements went into effect on January 1, 2014. Attorneys and judges whose last names begin with M to Z, whose […]
New Rule Requires Mental-Health Reporting
In the wake of the death of a Clark County Sheriff’s deputy, Suzanne Hopper, who was killed in 2011 by a man with a criminal history who had been conditionally released from a mental health institution, the Ohio Supreme Court adopted Rule 95 and Form 95 to the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of […]
Professionalism “Dos and Don’ts” Series Continues
The Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism issued the fourth in its series of best practices publications to promote professionalism among Ohio’s lawyers. The latest publication is “Professionalism Dos and Don’ts: Conduct of Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys.” The publication notes that “[t]he integrity of our criminal justice system depends, in large part, upon the professionalism […]
