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For the fourth straight year, Columbus Business First recognized the Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company (OBLIC) as one of the fastest growing property and casualty companies in Ohio.  The distinction was based on a change in direct written premium from 2015 to 2016, with an impressive five percent growth during that time. OBLIC President and […]

Just when you thought you might be getting a handle on internet security, there’s a new threat.  Called KRACK (short for key reinstallation attacks), the new threat involves weaknesses within the WPA2 security protocol for Wi-Fi networks.  All modern protected Wi-Fi networks can be attacked. If your device supports Wi-Fi, it is most likely affected. […]

OBLIC receives almost daily reports of cyber issues.  Reach into OBLIC’s Cyber “Toolbox” for information and resources to help you avoid becoming a cyber statistic by clicking on this link  https://www.oblic.com/resources/ If you’re an OBLIC policyholder and don’t have a Loss Prevention login password, click here to register. (Please note:  This is NOT the same password you […]

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month.  Here are 5 Steps to Online Safety from The National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST): IDENTIFY what needs to be protected against cyber attack. PROTECT Limit or contain the impact of a cyber event through protective measures. DETECT precursors to the incident as well as attacks in progress. RESPOND […]

Here are recent Ohio Supreme Court cases that may be of interest: State v. Morgan, Slip Opinion No. 2017-Ohio-7565  Held that when a juvenile whose parents are deceased appears at an amenability hearing, a GAL must be appointed as mandated by R.C. 2151.281(A)(1) and Juv. R. 4(B)(1).  Further, in a matter of first impression,  the […]

A mobile payment app, such as VENMO, can provide a free digital wallet to allow payments between friends and trusted individuals.  Mobile payment apps may use Facebook or similar platforms.  However, if a lawyer uses a mobile payment app, the lawyer must still protect the client confidences as required by Prof Cond R 1.6. If […]

Two of the many CLE’s offered by the Ohio State Bar Association stand out as “don’t miss” seminars. For probate and estate planning attorneys, the Marvin R. Pliskin Advanced Probate and Estate Planning Seminar offers 6.50 hours of CLE credit, including 1 hour of professional conduct credit, on September 15, 2017 at the Nationwide Hotel […]

OBLIC is proud to support the All -Ohio Legal Forum this week – August 23-25 – at the Cleveland Convention Center. Visit us at our booth in the Exhibit Hall. Attend OBLIC-sponsored CLE’s: Succession Planning:  What You Need To Know to Appoint a Successor Attorney for Your Practice 5 Things You Can Do to Rock Your Practice – Co-sponsored […]

The FBI issued Flash Alert Number ML-000084-DM as a TLP:AMBER alert (which OBLIC received as an ABA Member Cyber Alert) warning that malicious cyber actors- likely located in Iran- are using email spear phishing, social engineering, and malicious websites to compromise computer networks. Click here to check IP addresses and domain names associated with the cyber attacks […]

With all the buzz about cyber scams, it is often assumed that mailing a paper check for payment via the United State Postal Service remained safe.  Until now! The latest scam involves the theft of checks from the “blue boxes” used to collect mail.  The thief removes the envelope containing a check from the U.S. […]