OCTOBER 17, 2024
Supreme Court Adopts Changes to Judicial Campaign Contribution Limits
The Supreme Court of Ohio has announced the adoption of increased judicial campaign contribution limits beginning with the 2025 election cycle.
On This Day: Requiring Orange Hunting Gear Did Not Violate First Amendment
On Nov. 28, 1994, brothers Samuel and Joas Bontrager were out hunting on their father’s farmland in Hardin County when a wildlife officer stopped them.
Specialized Dockets Receive Portion of Gun Violence Reduction Grants
Marietta Municipal Mental Health Court and 10 other specialized dockets throughout Ohio are recipients of $1.3 million in federal gun violence reduction grants recently distributed by the state Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS).
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued Advisory Opinion 2024-05, regarding a lawyer's ethical duties after receiving inadvertently sent information in response to a public records request.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Conduct Board Files Disciplinary Recommendations
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has filed five disciplinary case reports with the Supreme Court of Ohio. One report recommends a license suspension and corresponding suspension from judicial office for a sitting judge, and two of the reports recommend discipline for Ohio attorneys.
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Supreme Court Domestic Violence Program Offers Resources to Courts, Communities
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In 2023, the Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) reported 78 victims died in one year from domestic violence incidents in the state.
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Public Comment Open: Proposed Rule Changes to Probate Forms
The Supreme Court of Ohio has opened a 45-day period for public comment on proposed amendmentsto the Rules of Superintendence in Ohio Courts regarding standard probate forms.
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Sheriff Must Release Records Created by Private Company Operating County Jail
The Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office must obtain and provide public records in possession of the private companies contracted to operate the county jail, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Court Indefinitely Suspends Former Toledo City Councilman Convicted of Federal Offense
The Supreme Court of Ohio today indefinitely suspended the law license of former Toledo City Councilman Tyrone Riley based on his federal public corruption conviction.
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Court Decides 13 Cases Consistent With Earlier Ruling on School District Tax Appeals
The Supreme Court of Ohio today ruled on 13 cases based on its prior decision allowing the Marysville Exempted Village School District to challenge the property tax value of a private residential complex.
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Health Survey Public Records Request
The Supreme Court of Ohio today, mandated the release of mental health survey results conducted by Crestwood Local School District.
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Court Rules Detaining and Searching Woman Returning to Van Was Constitutional
A woman leaning into a vehicle driven illegally by a known drug trafficker generated enough reasonable suspicion by a police officer to justify detaining her, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Court Rules Traffic Stop Leading to Gun Discovery Is Constitutional
When an officer stops a vehicle with reasonable suspicion the owner does not have a valid license but later discovers someone other than the owner is driving, the officer can ask the unknown driver to produce a driver’s license, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Court Affirms Conviction in Rape Case Involving Woman with Intellectual Disabilities
A person who has a permanent mental condition can be considered “substantially impaired” under a state rape law, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
OCTOBER 17, 2024
New Judge Appointed to Clermont County Municipal Court
A new judge will be taking office next month in Clermont County. Nathan Little’s first day on the bench will be Nov. 11 following his appointment by Gov. Mike DeWine today.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Assistant Prosecutor Appointed to Muskingum County Common Pleas Bench
A new judge will soon be taking the bench in Muskingum County. Today, Gerald Anderson II, of Zanesville, was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to the Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas, General Division.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Celebrating Constitution Day: A Legacy of Justice and Liberty
On September 17, 2024, Americans will mark the 247th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. We celebrate this day to remind ourselves of our constitutional rights so that we may cherish and — if necessary — assert them.
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.
Oct. 17, 2024
Ohio Supreme Court orders Columbiana County Sherriff to provide convicted killer with jail records: WFMJ
The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Columbiana County Sheriff Brian McLaughlin must obtain and provide public records in possession of a private company contracted to operate the county jail.
Former Toledo councilman's law license indefinitely suspended: Toledo Blade
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday indefinitely suspended the law license of former Toledo City Councilman Tyrone Riley, leaving the door open for him to someday return to practice.