Ohio State Bar Assn. v. Lienguard, Inc.

{¶ 1} Pursuant to Gov.Bar R. VII(5b), the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law has recommended our approval of a consent decree proposed by relator, Ohio State Bar Association, and respondents, Lienguard, Inc., and Allan R. Popper. We accept the board’s recommendation and approve the proposed consent decree submitted by the parties, as follows:

{¶ 2} “1. The unauthorized practice of law is the rendering of legal services for another by any person not admitted to practice law in Ohio. Gov.Bar R. VII(2)(A).

{¶ 3} “2. With limited exception, a corporation may not give legal advice to another,…