JULY 12, 2024
During a day-long seminar organized by the Ohio Judicial College, judicial officers from across the state met in Mansfield to experience life in both historic and modern-day prison.
JULY 11, 2024
Seats of Justice: A Look at Ohio’s Local Courthouses
Take in the grandeur of Ohio’s many courthouses without ever leaving home!
Supreme Court of Ohio Names Ellinger Director of Public Information
Andy Ellinger has been named director of public information for the Supreme Court of Ohio.
JULY 3, 2024
Conduct Board Announces July Disciplinary Hearings
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct announced four disciplinary cases set for hearing in July. Each case involves allegations of professional misconduct by a lawyer.
JULY 1, 2024
New Practice and Procedure Rules Effective July 1
Changes to the practice and procedure rules for Ohio courts, recently filed with the Ohio General Assembly, are effective as of July 1, 2024.
JUNE 21, 2024
Victims of Attorney Theft Awarded more than $161,470 by Lawyers’ Fund
The Board of Commissioners of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (LFCP) reimbursed $161,472.80 to 15 victims of attorney theft at its recent meeting.
JUNE 18, 2024
Board of Professional Conduct Issues Advisory Opinion on Lawyer Fee Arbitration
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued an advisory opinion clarifying the application of a rule that mandates the arbitration or mediation of fee disputes between lawyers.
JULY 2, 2024
Homeowner Seeks Compensation After Road Collapse Leads to Property Flooding
A Summit County homeowner’s property flooded multiple times in May 2017. She sued the county, alleging that the nearby public road wasn’t maintained, which caused the flooding.
JULY 1, 2024
Fifth District: Defendants Must Prove Exception to Avoid Texting-While-Driving Conviction
When a driver is charged with texting while driving, it’s the driver, not the state, who must prove whether an exception in the law applies, the Fifth District Court of Appeals ruled.
JUNE 5, 2024
Eighth District: Efforts to Block Chiropractor Calls to Crash Victims Unconstitutional
State laws that make it illegal for chiropractors to call victims immediately after car accidents and crimes are unconstitutional, the Eighth District Court of Appeals recently ruled.
MAY 24, 2024
Lawsuit of Woman Who Froze to Death After Gas Shut-Off Must First Go Before Utility Regulator
A wrongful death lawsuit against Dominion Energy Ohio for shutting off a paying customer’s gas service must start with the state utility regulator before moving to common pleas court, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
MAY 23, 2024
Court of Claims: Kent State Student Paid $50,0000 for Injuries While Hurrying for Care Package
Kent State University this month settled a lawsuit with a student who was injured when she tripped on the way to her dormitory mail room in hopes of receiving a package of Irish soda bread sent by her mother.
Bucyrus Law Director Receives Two-Year Stayed Suspension
The Supreme Court of Ohio today issued the Bucyrus city law director a two-year, fully stayed suspension for ethical violations arising from two separate drunken driving arrests and subsequent probation violations.
JULY 10, 2024
Community Changemaker Sits on State Supreme Court Bench
Judge Scot Allan Stevenson of the Ninth District Court of Appeals is familiar with the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Judge Finds a Passion in Teaching Communities
Judge Jennifer Kinsley of the First District Court of Appeals loves her job, but said her work is not her own and belongs to the people.
Legacy Leads Judge to Ohio Supreme Court Bench
Judge Mary Katherine Huffman’s grandfather, father, uncle, two brothers, in-laws, cousins, and their children are all attorneys.
JULY 3, 2024
Miami County Prosecutor Named New Municipal Court Judge
Miami County Prosecutor Anthony Kendell will soon transition to the county’s municipal court bench, filing the vacant seat left by the retirement of Judge Gary Nasal.
JUNE 28, 2024
New Judge Appointed to Columbiana County Municipal Court
A new judge will soon be taking the bench in Columbiana County Municipal Court.
JUNE 11, 2024
Scioto County Attorney and Magistrate Appointed as New Judge
Rebecca Bennett of Portsmouth will transition from magistrate to judge in the Probate and Juvenile Division in Scioto County where she previously served as magistrate since 2015.
July 15, 2024
Trial over Moundbuilders Country Club lease of Octagon Earthworks canceled: Newark Advocate
The long-awaited trial over the valuation of Moundbuilders Country Club's lease on the Octagon Earthworks expected to begin Monday in Licking County Common Pleas Court has been canceled.
Akron man receives life sentence for 2010 rape in Barberton: Cleveland.com
An Akron man currently in prison was sentenced to life Friday after he was convicted of the 2010 rape of a woman in Barberton.