JUNE 26, 2026
City Garage Operated by Private Management Entitled to Tax Exemption
A Columbus nonprofit organization is entitled to a property tax exemption for a garage it operates near the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
JUNE 25, 2026
Court Rejects Challenge to Columbia Gas Rate Increase
The Supreme Court of Ohio today rejected challenges to Columbia Gas of Ohio’s $68 million rate increase approved by state regulators in 2023.
Utilities Can Charge Customers for Joint Operations of Older Power Plants
The Supreme Court of Ohio today rejected a claim that consumers overpaid $115 million for electricity generated in 2020 by two coal-fired power plants, partially owned by three Ohio utilities.
JUNE 24, 2026
Making the Case: City’s Rental Inspections and Woman’s Conviction Considered
In the latest edition of “Making the Case,” the Supreme Court of Ohio hears a challenge to a Canton rental inspection law that allows the city to get a warrant to search for safety violations. The Supreme Court also considers a woman’s challenge to her child endangerment conviction.
Recent Court Decision Leads to Dismissal of Several School Board Property Tax Appeals
The Supreme Court of Ohio decided 47 cases today based on its prior ruling that a local board of education is unable to appeal the tax valuation of real property except for property it owns or leases.
JUNE 23, 2026
Supreme Court: Grandparents Challenge Mother’s Right to Regain Custody of Daughter
The case is one of seven the Court will consider during next week’s oral arguments.
A Summit County woman has battled her addiction and is in pursuit of regaining custody of her daughter. The daughter’s grandparents have legal custody of the child and question whether the mother and her new husband can adequately care for the girl.
Trial Court Could Dismiss Lawsuit Because Expert’s Statements Contradicted His Own Report
A Stark County trial court was within its right to reject an expert's sworn statement in a medical malpractice lawsuit because the statement contradicted his previously submitted written report, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
JUNE 26, 2026
Legal Legacy: Human Cannonball Fought for His Right of Publicity And Won
On June 28, 1977, the Supreme Court of the United States provided a landmark ruling in an Ohio case about a stuntman’s right to protect the commercial use of his identity. This is known as the right of publicity.
MAY 4, 2026
Legal Legacy: Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer
Thomas J. Moyer served as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio for more than two decades. During his tenure, he ushered in a wave of modernization and reform, with leadership that extended well beyond the courtroom and reshaped how Ohio’s courts functioned.
MAY 1, 2026
Legal Legacy: The Magna Carta to Modern Law
A look back at how the “Great Charter” has shaped the legal system
On May 1, 1958, the United States celebrated its first Law Day, as ordered by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Since that inaugural observance, Law Day has served as an annual reminder of the rule of law and its importance in promoting liberty and justice.
APRIL 21, 2026
Legal Legacy: Justice Beyond the Courtroom
This month, the Supreme Court of Ohio traveled to Carrollton to hear three cases before a unique audience: more than 900 high school students. The visit to Carroll County was part of the Supreme Court’s long-running Off-Site Court Program, which brings oral arguments into local high schools across the state.
JUNE 16, 2026
Former Air Force JAG Attorney Brings Unique Experience to Supreme Court Bench
Judge Robert Hanseman of the Second District Court of Appeals said he enjoyed the experience of being assigned to a Supreme Court of Ohio case. He also explained he didn’t let his enthusiasm take away from the gravity of the case.
JUNE 15, 2026
Commitment to Service Leads Appellate Judge to Supreme Court
Having served the public in various military and legal roles for more than 30 years, Judge Kevin W. Popham of the Fifth District Court of Appeals felt honored and excited to hear a Supreme Court of Ohio case as an assigned judge.
MAY 29, 2026
Washington County Prosecutor Humbled to Serve as Judge
A new judge joined the Washington County Common Pleas Court bench in the general and domestic relations divisions.
JUNE 26, 2026
Historic Honor: Speaker John A. Boehner's Bronze Portrait Unveiled at Supreme Court of Ohio
On June 24, 2026, the Supreme Court of Ohio marked a moment nearly a century in the making. Guests, family, and dignitaries gathered at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus to celebrate the unveiling of a bronze bas-relief portrait recognizing the Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015.
Courthouses Across Ohio Celebrate America 250
As the 250th anniversary of the United States approaches, the Supreme Court of Ohio is highlighting the ways courts across Ohio are celebrating.
JUNE 23, 2026
Board of Professional Conduct Files Disciplinary Case Reports and Recommendations
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has filed four reports with the Supreme Court of Ohio.
JUNE 22, 2026
Where Justice Settled: The Story of Ohio’s 88 County Courthouses
Created as part of America 250, the Supreme Court of Ohio’s documentary “Where Justice Settled: The Story of Ohio’s 88 County Courthouses” explores how these buildings became lasting symbols of law and order, defining justice across the state, and anchoring Ohio’s communities for generations.
JUNE 16, 2026
Municipal Court Specialized Dockets Celebrate Spring Graduates
Three Supreme Court of Ohio-certified specialized dockets in Franklin County Municipal Court are celebrating 27 successful graduates.
JUNE 15, 2026
Lawyers’ Fund Awards More Than $400,000 to Victims of Attorney Theft
The Board of Commissioners of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (LFCP) reimbursed $408,112.67 to 22 victims of attorney theft at its June meeting. Five former or suspended Ohio attorneys were found to have misappropriated client funds.
Updates Proposed to Enhance Data Collection of Court Case Statistics
The Supreme Court of Ohio opened a public comment period on proposals to modernize case information collected from Ohio courts and to restructure the forms used to gather the data.
JUNE 25, 2026
Supreme Court of Ohio declined to hear the appeal of Mackenzie Shirilla, leaving intact a ruling that barred her postconviction challenge because it was filed one day late.
- Ohio Supreme Court denies MacKenzie Shirilla’s appeal after Netflix Doc: Columbus Dispatch
- Ohio Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of ‘The Crash’ subject Mackenzie Shirilla: NBC 4
- Ohio Supreme Court declines Mackenzie Shirilla's appeal for new trial in Strongsville murder case: WKYC
- Ohio Supreme Court rejects Mackenzie Shirilla murder case appeal for a second time: WJW
- Ohio Supreme Court declines to review Mackenzie Shirilla’s case: WOIO
- Ohio Supreme Court Declines to Hear Mackenzie Shirilla's Appeal Again Following 2022 Crash That Killed Boyfriend and Friend: People
Ohio Supreme Court rejects 47 school district cases. Find out where.: The Columbus Dispatch
The Ohio Supreme Court decided 47 cases brought by local school districts, affirming lower court rulings that denied the districts' challenges to property tax values.