Ohio Board of Professional Conduct
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Board News and Events (2018)
December 19, 2018
Board of Professional Conduct Elects Leadership for 2019
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced the election of Judge John W. Wise as chairman and attorney Patricia A. Wise as vice-chair. Judge Wise and Ms. Wise begin their respective positions on Jan. 1, 2019.
October 26, 2018
Ohio Disciplinary Professionals Discuss #MeToo Movement and Its Impact
More than 150 judges, lawyers, and non-lawyers who serve in roles in Ohio’s lawyer disciplinary process met recently at the Ohio State Bar Association for the Annual Miller-Becker Seminar to discuss sexual harassment.
October 12, 2018
Ohio Board of Professional Conduct Issues Advisory on Advertising Law Degrees
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued an advisory opinion concerning the advertisement by lawyers of their juris doctor degrees and other earned academic degrees and professional licenses.
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today issued two advisory opinions concerning the political and campaign activities of magistrates and the ethical limitations of lawyer and law firm website domain names as a form of advertising.
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June 19, 2018
Board of Professional Conduct Issues Advisory Opinions on Out-of-State Lawyers and Civil Settlements
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued two advisory opinions. The first concerns out-of-state lawyers engaging in temporary transactional legal services in Ohio, and another concerns civil settlements.
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May 01, 2018
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today issued an advisory opinion concerning a lawyer’s responsibilities when representing a client-organization.
February 12, 2018
Ohio Board of Professional Conduct Releases 2017 Annual Report
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued its 2017 annual report, highlighting the disposition of 75 disciplinary cases, a new Web presence, and the availability of an online docket that includes access to disciplinary case documents.