OBLIC news, events and updates.
BEWARE OF RELIANCE ON 3RD PARTIES
Over the years OBLIC has encountered numerous claims caused by a blown deadline, often relating to the filing of a Complaint or perfecting an appeal. In some instances, attorneys believed the relevant deadline was met, or would be met, based on a representation by court personnel that action would be or had been timely taken […]
OHIO OIL-AND-GAS LEASES
In an opinion decided on September 25, 2018, the Ohio Supreme Court, with Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor writing for the majority, concluded “that an oil-and-gas lease falls within the definition of “real estate” in R.C. 4735.01(B), the negotiation of which requires a real-estate-broker’s license pursuant to R.C. 4735.01(A) and 4735.02(A).” In its analysis, the Court […]
OHIO DATA PROTECTION ACT
The Ohio Data Protection Act, Sec. 1354.01-1354.05 Ohio Revised Code, becomes effective November 2, 2018. It institutes a safe harbor for a business that is proactive in establishing a written cybersecurity program that conforms to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. The Act provides an affirmative defense to a tort action brought under state law or in state […]
“TAIL” TIPS
OBLIC receives lots of questions about “tail” insurance. Retirement, practice transitions such as becoming a judge, or death of an attorney are some of the situations giving rise to those questions. Here are some quick “Tail” Tips: “Tail” is the popular name for an Extended Reporting Endorsement. It extends the time in which a claim […]
“Meaningful Involvement” for Collection Attorneys
An Opinion and Order issued July 25, 2018, by the U.S. District Court, N.D. Ohio, in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. found that the firm did not violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (the FDCPA) by misrepresenting the level of attorney involvement in demand letters and calls to consumers. The Court […]
AMENDMENTS TO OHIO RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018
Several amendments to the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure impact the unbundling of legal services. The amendments to Civil Rule 3 (B) and Civil Rule 5 are meant to encourage attorneys to assist pro se parties on a limited basis without undertaking full representation of the client on all issues in the legal matter. New […]
ETHICS OPINION ON BLOGGING
The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility issued Formal Opinion 480 Confidentiality Obligations for Lawyer Blogging and Other Public Commentary on March 6, 2018. The Opinion notes that lawyers comment on legal topics in the newest format of online publications such as blogs, listservs, online articles, website posting and brief online […]
FBI ISSUES CYBER THREAT WARNING
The FBI recently issued a Private Industry Notification (PIN) that APT actors in the near future likely intend to target US Cleared Defense Contractors (CDC) via spear phishing or network infrastructure compromises. The FBI warns that open source research of targeted US company websites, particularly sections containing contact information for company officials with names, titles, […]
Announcing OBLIC’s New Online Payment Process
Beginning with your next policy renewal, you will have the option to manage and pay your policy premium on-line. This includes options to view invoices and account balances, pay your balance in full or in installments, by debit or credit card, or directly from your bank account.* Step 1: Once you have selected your quote via […]
FIGURING OUT THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR LEGAL MALPRACTICE
It’s a common perception that after one year lawyers are “in the clear” for any potential malpractice claim. Indeed, Ohio Revised Code 2305.11 provides that… an action for malpractice… shall be commenced within one year after the cause of action accrued. However, in Zimmie v. Calfee Halter & Griswold, et al., 43 Ohio St. 3d 54 (1989) the Ohio […]
