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In the age of the internet, with the problems that can occur due to potential data security breaches, OBLIC is proactively implementing e-mail encryption for our company using the services of the Zix Corporation. With our continued commitment to protect and serve our customers, OBLIC hopes you will appreciate this new iniative. Effective November 2011, […]

Ohio Rule of Professional Conduct Rule 7.5 requires that “A lawyer shall not use a firm name, letterhead or other professional designation that violates Rule 7.1.” It further specifies that “A lawyer in private practice shall not practice under a trade name, a name that is misleading as to the identity of the lawyer or […]

Effective September 1, 2011, the Ohio Supreme Court adopted new Probate Form 45(D) – Confidential Disclosure of Personal Identifiers. This form is to be used in probate courts to comply with Sup. Rule 45(D) that requires parties filing a case document to omit any personal identifiers from the document and include them on a separate […]

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the “bona fide error” defense contained in 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1692k(c) was not a defense to a collection letter that stated that a debt would be considered valid unless it was disputed in writing, Jerman v. McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich LPA,___U.S.___, 130 S.Ct. 1605 (2010). The FDCPA […]

OBLIC has received several inquiries recently whether the policy provides coverage for an OBLIC-insured attorney rendering an opinion as an expert witness. Does such activity fall within the definition of “Professional Services” covered by the policy? The policy states in relevant part that ‘“Professional Services” shall be deemed, for purposes of this policy, to include […]

In a 7-0 decision, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled in a case decided May 18, 2011, that the statutory time limit for the state to seek recovery from a decedent’s estate for Medicaid payments made by the state for the care of the deceased person does not begin to run until a required form reporting […]

As some policyholders are aware, OBLIC’s usual time-line in renewing policies has been shortened due to continuing challenges with implementation of a complex new information technology platform. Our staff has continued to work to bring the processing of applications closer to our usual standards in terms of timing of renewal mailings, and quoting renewal coverage. […]

The Ohio State Bar Association recently introduced its newest member service, OhioDocs, a library of thousands of legal documents and forms that have been automated using technology known as HotDocs. These templates allow lawyers to insert pertinent client information and automatically create customized documents. This new OSBA member service will provide increased efficiency and accuracy […]

OBLIC will again present a joint seminar with the OSBA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Section Board of Governors at the 2011 OSBA Annual Convention in Columbus, Ohio. The seminar on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at the Columbus Convention Center titled MINDING YOUR OWN BUSINESS: The Solo and Small Firm Lawyer’s Guide to a […]

Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline Advisory Opinion 2011-1 states in its Conclusion: “It is improper for a plaintiff’s lawyer to personally agree, as a condition of settlement, to indemnify the opposing party from any and all claims by third persons to the settlement funds. Such agreements are not authorized by Prof. Cond. Rule […]