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On or after June 15, 2020, recent law graduates can apply for temporary supervised admission. OBLIC is pleased to provide these resources to assist both applicants and supervising attorneys in this process. Guidance for Applicants for Temporary Supervised Admission Guidance for Supervising Attorneys of Applicants for Temporary Supervised Admission Eligibility Requirements Practice Pending Admission Termination […]

The practice of law is document intensive. You generate records with each email, phone call, pleading or transaction. How to handle these records is an evolving challenge. There is no minimum period of time required by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct to maintain a client’s file. See Ohio Board of Professional Conduct Opinion 2019-6 Ethical […]

Hotline Questions is a continuing series that shares general answers to questions frequently posed to our OBLIC Loss Prevention Hotline. What client information remains confidential when the representation ends? The question often arises when the lawyer withdraws from, or otherwise concludes, representation and is asked to produce documents from the client file or provide testimony […]

As we conclude another week, we hope this finds you safely navigating these uncharted times. Uncertainty seems to be the hallmark of this pandemic. OBLIC is here to provide you the certainty and reliability you have come to trust. Let us help you through these bizarre times. For those of you working remotely, we suggest you […]

OBLIC paid approximately $1,208,290 to resolve 11 claims that were closed last month, in addition to 2 that were closed without any payment. Payments included gross loss payments, such as judgments awarded or settlement payments, and the attorneys’ fees and costs OBLIC paid to defend its insureds. This is part of a continuing monthly series providing information on […]

In light of the impacts of COVID-19, OBLIC has temporarily waived all transactional fees associated with making premium or deductible payments via OBLIC’s payment portal, effective April 7, 2020. We encourage policyholders to utilize this secure, encrypted technology to timely process their premium or deductible payments. If you have any invoice, billing or payment questions, […]

We understand many attorneys and law firms are trying to sustain their practices during this incredibly difficult time, in addition to trying to stay healthy and comply with governmental mandates and social distancing directives. Instead of repeating the daily emails you likely receive telling you the best way to work from home or to stay […]

Dear OBLIC policyholders, The Ohio State Bar Association is making significant strides in providing assistance to Ohio lawyers as they deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 virus. Their efforts are far-reaching, and involve work with the Ohio Supreme Court, the Office of the Ohio Governor, the Ohio Legislature, and numerous other groups, agencies and […]

OBLIC paid approximately $450,783 to resolve 13 claims that were closed last month. Payments included loss payments, such as judgments awarded or settlement payments, and the attorneys’ fees and costs OBLIC paid to defend its insureds. This is part of a continuing monthly series providing information on recently closed claims. We will provide claim statistics on the areas of […]

OBLIC paid approximately $283,257 to resolve 11 claims that were closed in December.   During 2019, we closed a total of 91 claims and 35 disciplinary matters with a total paid on those files of approximately $3,212,304, just a glimpse of some of OBLIC’s efforts in protecting Ohio attorneys. Payments included loss payments, such as judgments awarded or […]