OBLIC news, events and updates.
Do I Need Malpractice Insurance?
A lawyer needs to have legal malpractice insurance (also called lawyers professional liability insurance or LPL coverage) OR inform a client that she/he does not have malpractice insurance at the time of the client’s engagement or at ANY time subsequent to the engagement if the lawyer does not maintain such insurance. (See Ohio Rule of […]
2015 NABRICO Annual Conference in Columbus, OH
OBLIC is pleased to host the 2015 NABRICO Annual Conference in Columbus, OH on September 30 – October 2, 2015. NABRICO is the National Association of Bar Related Insurance Companies, an association comprised of 19 member companies which provided legal professional liability insurance in numerous states and provinces in the United States and Canada.
Second Annual Golfing for Greatness golf outing
OBLIC to host its Second Annual Golfing for Greatness golf outing on September 1, 2015 at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club in Powell, OH. Save the date!
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 […]
