OBLIC news, events and updates.

In the few past months, we’ve often found ourselves navigating unfamiliar situations.  While this may be necessary to deal with the pandemic, working in the unfamiliar should not apply to the matters you handle for your clients.  Undertaking representation outside your area of expertise can often lead to malpractice claims or disciplinary complaints. During difficult […]

Reservation of Rights (“ROR”) letters are used throughout the insurance industry to provide notice to the insured that the claim, or portions of the claim, may not be covered. A common misconception is that ROR letters are flat denials of coverage, which is not their intended purpose. ROR letters are instrumental in alerting you to […]

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 […]

HB 197 took effect immediately upon Governor DeWine’s signature on Friday, March 27, 2020. Our Ohio State Bar Association was instrumental in working on this. The popular press covered the legislation’s changes to tax filing deadlines, state licensing, and absentee voting. Practicing attorneys will note Section 22 of HB 197 enacting temporary changes tolling statutes of limitations (emphasis […]

Cybercriminals are always look for opportunities to capitalize on global events, especially high-profile ones like COVID-19. These criminals use the fear and uncertainty surrounding such events to spread misinformation as well as trick users into sharing sensitive data. Thus, it’s important during this situation for us to remain vigilant in our personal and professional digital […]

In this reduction phase of the pandemic, i.e., reduced staff, reduced hours, reduced visitors, reduced office conversations about last night’s dream (turns out not all reductions are bad), don’t let an upcoming deadline get reduced to a legal malpractice claim. As the Ohio Supreme Court has stated, a court complete shut down is not currently […]

In this time of incredible uncertainty, we would like you to know that everyone here at OBLIC shares your concerns regarding the COVID-19, aka coronavirus, outbreak. We have taken steps to ensure that we continue to deliver the level of personal service you have come to expect from OBLIC, while providing safeguards to protect you, our […]

Dear OBLIC policyholders, friends and family, In this time of incredible uncertainty, we would like you to know that everyone here at OBLIC shares your concerns regarding the COVID-19, aka coronavirus, outbreak. We have taken steps to ensure that we continue to deliver the level of personal service you have come to expect from OBLIC, while […]

As lawyers we know the importance of preparation. The most reliable source for information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. This website provides information on the virus, prevention and treatment and importantly, the latest updates on the disease. It also provides the Stop The Spread of Germs poster to provide helpful tips […]

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 […]