OBLIC news, events and updates.
OBLIC Golfing for Greatness
A Benefit for the OSBF Ramey and Weisenberg Funds (All funds collected, exceeding cost, will be donated!) Date: September 29, 2014 Place: Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club, Powell, Ohio Time: Box lunch and registration at 11 a.m. Shotgun start at noon. Dinner, drinks and awards beginning at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $150 per player, which includes […]
Amendments Effective July 1, 2014
Adopted To: THE OHIO RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE THE OHIO RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE THE OHIO RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE THE OHIO RULES OF JUVENILE PROCEDURE The Ohio Supreme Court adopted amendments, effective July 1, 2014, to Rules 4, 9, 10, 11, and 43 of the Ohio Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rules 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, […]
Law Firm Exposure to Cyber Breach Threats
What All Attorneys Should Consider in an Ever-Changing World By Steve Couch With hackers executing sophisticated data breaches on companies both big and small, the need to protect your firm from the dangers of cybercrime is at an all-time high. Is your practice protected? The words “cyber,” “cyber breach,” “data breach” or “cyber terrorism” should […]
OBLIC Is Vastly Expanding the Coverage It Provides
For the first time in many years, OBLIC is vastly expanding the coverage it provides to its policyholders. Beginning in May 2014, OBLIC will add to all of its in-force policies, FREE OF CHARGE, cyber-breach insurance coverage. Stay tuned for this exciting benefit, just another in the long list of reasons why OBLIC is the […]
Loss Prevention and Ethics Hotline
OBLIC is pleased to announce the launch of its Loss Prevention and Ethics Hotline. As a policyholder, you can call OBLIC at 1-800-227-4111 and receive free loss prevention tips and recommendations. Additionally, if your needs require special expertise in ethics, OBLIC has partnered with former Ohio Disciplinary Counsel Jonathan Coughlin to provide to OBLIC policyholders […]
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 CLE: Scenarios for Success
Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company (OBLIC) and OSBA Solo, Small Firm and 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 […]
Update on Cyber Liability Issues
In the last issue of MALPRACTICE ALERT! we informed of potential issues arising from cyber liability. A quick review of recent news articles reveals that hackers have compromised yet another major retailer’s data. In response to this ever increasing risk, OBLIC has decided to offer cyber breach insurance coverage to its policyholders. Stay tuned for […]
Thank You! to those who have made a difference for us.
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 […]
Welcome to Our New Website
We’ve recently just launched our brand new website, full of new graphics and tons of new functionality. With our new site, we now offer a new amenity for all of our policyholders: our new Resources section! This new area is available to all visitors, but access to specific resource articles and presentations is only available […]