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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 […]
Technology Update
Information has circulated for months, but as of April 8, 2014 Microsoft reached “end of support” for Windows XP. If you use Windows XP for your operating system and haven’t upgraded to Windows 7 or Windows 8, now is the time to act! The issue here is security of your data. Without the regular Windows […]
FTC Can Proceed In Data Breach Case
An opinion by the US District Court of New Jersey, filed April 7, 2104, denied the motion to dismiss of Wyndham Hotels and allowed the Federal Trade Commission (the FTC) to bring claims under the Federal Trade Commission Act in the data security context. The FTC alleged Wyndham violated the prohibition in Sec 5(a) of […]
Case Law Of Note
In a recent 4-3 decision, Daniel v Daniel, Slip Opinion No. 2104-Ohio-1161, the Ohio Supreme Court held that unvested military benefits earned during marriage fall within the definition of marital property in Ohio Revised Code 3105.171 (A)(3)(a) and must be considered for division under Ohio Revised Code 3105.171 (C). Justice O’Neill, writing for the majority, […]
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 Seminar Will Present Scenarios For Success
Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company (OBLIC) and OSBA Solo, Small Firm & 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 […]
“Thank you!” to each of you for having us as your lawyers’ professional liability insurer.
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 […]
OBLIC Launches New Website
We’ve recently launched our brand new website, full of new graphics and new functionality. With our new site, we now offer a new amenity for all of our policyholders: our new Resources section! This new area can be previewed by all visitors, but full access to specific resource articles and presentations is only available to […]
Electronic Tickets Facilitated By Traffic Rule Changes
Amendments to Rule 3(F) of the Ohio Traffic Rules effective January 1, 2014 provide that a ticket produced by a computer or other electronic means shall not require the signature of the defendant. This change clears up the current rule which is unclear whether the signatures of both defendant and law enforcement officer are required. […]
