The Access to Justice Committee is composed of legal professionals committed to ensuring equal justice under the law for all Ohioans. The committee advocates for adequate funding for civil legal services, pro bono service and other public interest programs.
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Administrative law encompasses matters related to the powers, procedures and acts of public agencies and executive officials. In particular, the Administrative Law Committee's focus regards rule-making and adjudicatory procedures of Ohio’s state and local government agencies, as well as the scope of judicial review over those agencies actions.
The Agricultural Law Committee is concerned with state and federal legal matters governing the cultivation of various crops and the raising and management of livestock.
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The Animal Law Committee is for legal professionals interested in non-human, animal-related legal matters and associated humane considerations.
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The Antitrust Law Section Council are members of the section appointed by the OSBA president to discuss implement programs and events to further the work of the section and serve its members.
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The Antitrust Law Section Council includes members of the section who are appointed by the OSBA president to discuss and implement programs and events that further the work of the section and serve its members.
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The Aviation Law Committee provides an interactive forum for legal professionals interested in the equipment and facilities for passenger and cargo air travel, as well as associated legal and business concerns.
This committee provides a forum for legal professionals interested in banking, commercial and bankruptcy law, which encompasses debtor/creditor rights, secured transactions, negotiable instruments, commercial leasing, Article 9 of the UCC, etc.
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The Construction Law Committee's community is for legal professionals interested in legal matters related to the design, building, construction or development of real estate, structures and infrastructure.
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The Corporate Counsel Section Council is composed of section members who are appointed by the OSBA president to discuss and implement programs and events that further the work of the section and serve its members.
The Corporation Law Committee is concerned with legal matters related to corporate formation, management and dissolution, including mergers and acquisitions. The committee proposes, reviews and comments on state laws and regulations.
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The Criminal Justice Committee is composed of judges, prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys who are interested in the legal and procedural aspects of criminal law. The committee reviews and comments on proposed laws and rules affecting the rights of the accused.
The Education Law Committee is involved with the regulation of public and private schools, educational institutions and facilities and education requirements, including school board and school district administration and operations, required curricula and instruction methods, athletic and extracurricular activities, discrimination and liability and faculty, as well as staff and student relations.
The Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Section Council includes members of the section who are appointed by the OSBA president to discuss and implement programs and events to further the work of the section and serve its members.
The Ethics Committee considers and acts on the broad range of issues that affect the legal ethics and professional conduct of Ohio lawyers and judges. The committee makes recommendations on such issues to the Board of Governors, the Council of Delegates and to the members of the Ohio legal community.
Family Law Committee members are interested in the legal regulation of family relationships including spouses, parents, children, guardians, wards and domestic partners. Legal issues include marriage, domestic violence, divorce, child custody, marital property rights, paternity and parental rights and obligations.
The Federal Courts & Practice committee is composed of legal professionals who practice before federal courts and agencies. Members of the committee interact regularly with federal judges in Ohio, many of whom are members of the committee.
The Health Care Law Committee's legal professionals are interested in the regulation of hospitals, healthcare facilities, health maintenance organizations and health care professionals. Legal issues include accreditation, licensing, certification and registration requirements, antitrust matters and unfair trade practices, health insurance or managed care plans, claims practices and procedures, peer review or utilization review procedures and alternative medical treatments.
The Insurance Law Committee provides a forum for lawyers interested in the regulation of the insurance industry, including the licensing, certification and approval of types of insurance policies or plans covering life, health or managed care, as wells as property and casualty lines of business.
The Insurance Staff Counsel is delighted to offer this interactive forum for legal professionals interested in the insurance defense aspect of litigation. The committee's goal for this community is to provide a resource to help members communicate with each other and share resources.