MAY 29, 2026
Board of Education Cannot Appeal Valuation of Property It Does Not Own or Lease
A local board of education is unable to appeal the tax valuation of real property except for property it owns or leases, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
Reopened Appeal Did Not Establish New Deadline to Seek Postconviction Relief
An offender’s deadline for challenging his conviction through postconviction relief was not determined by the date he filed the trial transcript in support of his application to reopen his appeal under appellate court rules, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
Court Upholds Felony Murder Conviction for Driver Who Struck Firefighter Responding to Accident
A trial court had sufficient evidence to convict a driver of felony murder for speeding around heavy traffic and parked police vehicles and through an accident scene, which resulted in the driver hitting and killing a Cleveland firefighter on Interstate 90, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
MAY 27, 2026
Appeals Court Must Reevaluate the Scope of Discovery in Public Records Case
A court of appeals must reexamine the scope of discovery in an Ohio Public Records Act case brought by a government watchdog group, Center for Media and Democracy, against Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office regarding his activities with two national organizations, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
MAY 26, 2026
Solar Energy Farm Must Present More Visual Impact Information to Receive Approval
The Ohio Power Siting Board must more thoroughly address the visual impacts of an “agrivoltaic” solar farm proposed by Oak Run Solar Project before approving the application for construction, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
MAY 12, 2026
Supreme Court: Emergency Hospitalization, Unemployment Benefits Highlight Oral Arguments
The Court will hear seven cases during oral arguments next week
A woman claims that she couldn’t be charged with crimes for resisting an order for an emergency hospitalization. And a group of workers argues that the governor illegally withdrew from a pandemic-era unemployment benefit program before it ended. These are among the issues the Supreme Court of Ohio will consider when it meets next week.
MAY 1, 2026
Court Found Juvenile Used Force to Commit Rape at Youth Home
The Supreme Court of Ohio upheld a rape adjudication of a teen in a youth home for pressuring another teen into having intercourse and restraining him during the act.
APRIL 30, 2026
Featured Decision: Apparel Maker Not Entitled to Commercial Activity Tax Refund
Summit County Common Pleas Court’s specialized docket for mental health recently met the standards to earn its final recertification from the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Statements Suspect Made to Police After Waiving His Right to an Attorney Can Be Used in Prosecution
A Hamilton County suspect’s rights under the Ohio and U.S. constitutions were not violated when, after he was appointed a lawyer, he met with police, signed a written waiver to speak with them, and confessed to several crimes, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
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.
MAY 19, 2026
Three New Judges Bring Wide Array of Experience to Bench
Three new judges are taking the bench in counties across Ohio this May. Each was appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine to fill open seats left by judges who resigned from office.
MARCH 17, 2026
Justice’s Law Review Article Proposes Reconsidering Judicial Age Limits
Ohioans might be open to increasing the 70-year age limit for judges to run for office, but only by a few more years, and as long as the judges leave the bench when they reach their 80s, according to research conducted by Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Patrick F. Fischer.
MAY 28, 2026
Supreme Court Forges New Pathway for Legal Education in Ohio
Court directives seek to establish an innovative accreditation model
For nearly two years, a contentious commercial case was pending in Summit County Common Pleas Court. The dispute involved allegations of breach of contract, fraud, and other complex claims. Mediation was tried months earlier, but no resolution was found.
MAY 27, 2026
Settlement Week Successes Expand
For nearly two years, a contentious commercial case was pending in Summit County Common Pleas Court. The dispute involved allegations of breach of contract, fraud, and other complex claims. Mediation was tried months earlier, but no resolution was found.
New Attorneys Encouraged to Pay It Forward
Ohio’s newest attorneys were sworn into the legal profession this month in Columbus by Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy. They were among the 143 individuals who passed the Ohio bar exam in February.
MAY 22, 2026
Mediators Learn Modern Practices for Dispute Resolution
When emotions are running high and opposing parties in a case can’t seem to reach an agreement, mediation may be helpful. Mediators are neutral third parties who guide others as they settle their differences.
MAY 21, 2026
Immersive Tour Opens Supreme Court Doors for Virtual Visits
Interactive tool allows online visitors to explore the exquisite Moyer Judicial Center.
The Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center is a distinctive treasure. Not only is it home to the Supreme Court of Ohio, but it also brims with vibrant artwork, unique architectural details, and unexpected stories of Ohio history. A new, interactive online tour can now transport you to this centerpiece of the Ohio judicial branch. From a laptop, tablet, or mobile phone, explore dozens of locations inside and outside the stunning landmark, and enjoy sweeping 360-degree views of many gorgeous features.
MAY 20, 2026
Justice Fischer Honored for Outstanding Service to Legal Community
The Cincinnati Bar Association recently presented Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Patrick F. Fischer with the Themis Award, which recognizes extraordinary service by an attorney to the legal profession and the broader community.
MAY 28, 2026
Ohio Takes Steps to Move Away from Sole ABA Law School Accreditation: Bloomberg Law
A proposal to create opportunities for graduates of schools not accredited by the American Bar Association to sit for the Ohio bar exam was put forth Thursday by the state Supreme Court. The seven-justice court also told its administrative director to work to establish an accreditation process done by the state and to work with Ohio’s nine law schools to submit a variance request to the ABA.
Ohio Supreme Court says state must revisit massive solar farm on Gates land: The Columbus Dispatch
The Ohio Supreme Court has partially sided with local governments in Madison County in a legal dispute about a planned solar project on part of land owned by Microsoft founder Bill Gates.