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Just Suppose Someone Files a Grievance Against You…
Just Suppose Someone Files a Grievance Against You… By George D. Jonson Filing a grievance against a lawyer is easy. A grievance can be filed by anyone – a client, another lawyer, a judge, or a neighbor who is mad about the way you cut your grass. Instructions on how to file a grievance can […]
Gov. Bar R. V Disciplinary Procedure Amendments Effective January 1, 2015
Following a two-year review process, the Supreme Court adopted amendments to Gov Bar R. V. Amendments in Sections 1-3 change the name of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline to the Board of Professional Conduct. Sections 5 and 6 contain several notable changes regarding jurisdiction and operation of certified grievance committees. Other significant […]
“Best Practices:” Firm Names and Letterheads
This issue of MALPRACTICE ALERT! will begin a series of “Best Practices” articles that will take an in-depth look at a topic and provide information and resources to give lawyers ways to optimize their practice. The “Best Practices” article in this issue will focus on Firm Letterheads and Firm Names. My thanks to Heidi Dorn […]
Office/Expense Sharing: Do’s and Dont’s
Do’s and Dont’s regarding letterhead, advertising and phones, shared professional staff and insurance. Please proceed to review the article, if you are a registered OBLIC policyholder.
Summary of Fair Debt Collection
If you are a registered policyholder, please click on the following link to access the information: SUMMARY OF FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT
Commercial vs. Consumer Collections
If you are a registered policyholder, please click on the link to access the information.
Resources for Collection Attorneys
OBLIC is pleased to provide these resources for their policyholders who engage in collections work for their clients. We hope you find this useful for your practice. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact our Loss Prevention Hotline at 1-800-227-4111. Sample collection Letter Commercial vs Consumer Collection Meaningful Involvement Under the FDCPA […]
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 & registration at 11 a.m. Shotgun start at noon. Dinner, drinks & 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 […]
