SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

O’Donnell and Rice videos released
The Ohio Democratic Party has posted introductory videos on Judges Rice and O’Donnell, the Democratic candidates for the Ohio Supreme Court.  Please share the videos with your clients, family and friends.

Click here to view video introducing Judge John O’Donnell, candidate for Ohio Supreme Court

Click here to view video introducing Judge Cynthia Rice, candidate for Ohio Supreme Court

Communicate your support for O’Donnell & Rice for Supreme Court
Your clients want to know who you support for judge.  Please take the time to inform them that you support Judge John O’Donnell and Judge Cynthia Rice for Ohio Supreme Court.  

Here are two tools to help you communicate with your clients: 
1) a one-third page flyer to insert in your client mailings, and 
2) a sample letter to your clients explaining why they should support O’Donnell and Rice.  

Click here to download Supreme Court flyer 2016 campaign 

Click here to download Supreme Court sample client letter 2016 

Supreme Court proposes amendment to allow legal advice on medical marijuana law
In record time, the Court drafted an amendment to the Rules of Professional Conduct clarifying the ethical responsibilities of lawyers under the state’s new medical marijuana law. Comments are due by September 18.  

Just two weeks ago, the Court issued an Advisory Opinion saying that Ohio lawyers can’t help clients establish or operate such a business.  Shortly after that announcement, Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor announced she had directed staff to draft an amendment to clarify the services that attorneys can offer clients on this matter.

Click here to link to: Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct (Prof. Cond. Rule 1.2 - Medical Marijuana Legislation)

Oklahoma workers’ comp preserved
The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down a controversial “opt out” provision of the state’s workers’ compensation law that allows employers to not carry WC coverage for employees.  The Court ruled it was an unconstitutional “special law” that gave employers the ability to provide inequitable treatment for their injured workers.  That leaves Texas as the only state that does not require employers to carry WC insurance for employees.

Read the article at WorkersCompensation.com: Oklahoma Supreme Court Declares Opt Out Unconstitutional

Register today for OAJ's 2016 Winter Convention
This year's Winter Convention is November 3-4 in Cleveland at the Metropolitan at the 9. Space is limited so be sure to register and book your room today! Click here for more information and to register.

One more week until our Trucking Safety Seminar!
We are less than a week away until our Trucking Safety Seminar in Cleveland, OH. This CLE standalone will host an experienced panel of lawyers and experts who will address topics such as tires and truck crashes, difficulties with the police, the hiring of truck drivers and much more. Click here to register. 

Upcoming Webinar: Practice Tips for Lawyers New to Medical MalpracticeAre you new to medical malpractice and looking to gain more knowledge in this area? Join attorney Romney Cullers on October 5th as he addresses what variables you should consider during the process of handling medical malpractice cases. This webinar is $65.00 for OAJ members and will be held from 3:00- 4:30pm. Click here to register.

A new issue of Ohio Trial is out!
Click here to read online.