JUNE 16, 2025
Electronic Discovery Keeps Cases Moving in Garfield Heights
When electronic discovery was implemented in Garfield Heights Municipal Court, it substantially shortened the time needed to resolve criminal and traffic cases.
JUNE 12, 2025
Supreme Court of Ohio Announces Resources for the Bench
The Supreme Court of Ohio announces the availability of "Resources for the Bench," a comprehensive collection of bench cards, guides, and toolkits designed to assist judges, lawyers, and members of the public in navigating Ohio’s legal system.
A Look at Ohio’s Exotic Animal Laws
On the evening of Oct. 18, 2011, Muskingum County authorities began receiving calls from residents reporting sights of wild animals roaming their neighborhoods.
JUNE 11, 2025
Victims of Attorney Theft Awarded More Than $126,000 by Lawyers’ Fund
The Board of Commissioners of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (LFCP) reimbursed $126,720 to 10 victims of attorney theft at its recent meeting. Three former or suspended Ohio attorneys were determined to have engaged in dishonest conduct resulting in financial losses to their clients.
Task Force Releases Report on Juvenile Diversion
A Supreme Court of Ohio task force that reviewed local courts’ diversion of juveniles recommends that courts formalize their practices when redirecting juveniles to intervention services before an initial court appearance, and ensure compliance with victim rights laws.
MAY 30, 2025
Summit County Honors Judge Jones’ Valor Court Legacy
In recognition of National Treatment Court Month, Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Susan Baker Ross revealed a portrait of her predecessor, former Judge Amy Corrigall Jones, honoring her lasting impact on Valor Court.
MAY 28, 2025
Case Statistics Annual Report for 2024 Details Operational Innovation and Efficiency
The Supreme Court of Ohio has released the 2024 Case Statistics Annual Report. The report provides a detailed analysis of the Supreme Court’s caseload and operational efficiency.
June 17, 2025
Supreme Court: Shooter Wants Sentence Vacated Because Judge Misstated Self-Defense Law
DeMarco Gowdy has a story to tell about acting in self-defense during a fight in a McDonald’s parking lot. The problem, explains a Hamilton County trial judge, is that Gowdy’s story doesn’t match the restaurant’s parking lot surveillance video.
Board of Elections Must Release Emails Related to Contested Commissioner’s Race
The Montgomery County Board of Elections must release two emails related to the contested placement of a county commissioner candidate on the 2024 primary election ballot, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
Appeal of Natural Gas Rate Increase Can Continue
The Supreme Court of Ohio today ruled the state’s utility consumer advocate can challenge the 2023 approval of Duke Energy of Ohio’s natural gas rate plan for the Cincinnati area.
June 13, 2025
“Making the Case” Video Series Spotlights Pivotal Cases Before the Supreme Court of Ohio
“Making the Case” gives you a front-row seat to the Supreme Court of Ohio during oral arguments. Experience the pivotal cases and captivating dialogue between the justices and litigants that lead to decisions from the highest court in the state.
June 12, 2025
Supreme Court Upholds Spousal Rape Conviction
A wife’s testimony about “having sex” against her will sufficiently described “sexual conduct” as defined by state law, which led to her husband’s convictions for raping her, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
Common Pleas Court Able To Hear Union’s Arbitration Application To Save City Worker’s Job
The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today a common pleas court could order the city of Lakewood to arbitrate a claim that it wrongfully fired an allegedly insubordinate employee.
JUNE 11, 2025
Jail-Time Credit Did Not Reduce Time Before Offender Could Apply for Early Release
When an Ohio offender receives a mandatory prison term, jail-time credit cannot reduce the waiting period for the offender to apply for early judicial release, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
MAY 28, 2025
Supreme Court: Property Taxes Due From Natural Gas Pipeline Owner Disputed
The company Rover Pipeline was created about 10 years ago to build an interstate pipeline to expand capacity for transporting natural gas from Marcellus and Utica Shale regions, which include parts of Ohio.
Supreme Court Finds Trial Court Should Not Conduct Hearing Neither Party Requested
The Supreme Court of Ohio today vacated an appeals court decision requiring a trial court to hold a hearing that neither party in the case requested.
JUNE 4, 2025
New Judge Appointed to Cuyahoga County Common Pleas
An attorney from Solon will soon fill a vacant seat on the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
MAY 29, 2025
Curtin Appointed to Stow Municipal Court
A new judge will soon take the bench of Stow Municipal Court.
MAY 14, 2025
Appellate Judge Soars From Trauma to Triumph
Judge Michael John Ryan of the Eighth District Court of Appeals has been preparing all his professional life for the opportunity to sit on the Supreme Court of Ohio. Many who grew up like Judge Ryan might find themselves seated on the other side of the bench, yet his unrivaled work ethic allowed him to beat the odds.
MAY 9, 2025
Akron Specialized Docket Focuses on Participants with Multiple OVI Convictions
Akron Municipal Court has a new judge presiding over its OVI Court, formerly known as Active Recovery Creates Hope (ARCH) Court.
APRIL 29, 2025
Incredible Honor, Extraordinary Experience: Judge Zayas Serves on Supreme Court of Ohio
Judge Marilyn Zayas of the First District Court of Appeals described her assignment at the Supreme Court of Ohio as both an incredible honor and an extraordinary experience.
MARCH 27, 2025
Sixth District Judge Grateful for Supreme Court Assignment
Judge Thomas Osowik of the Sixth District Court of Appeals expressed both gratitude, and a deep sense of responsibility as he prepared for his third assignment at the Ohio Supreme Court.
MARCH 24, 2025
Appellate Judge Follows Father’s Every Footstep
Judge Robert Hendrickson’s path to the judiciary was paved by his own father, retired Judge William Hendrickson.
JUNE 17, 2025
Ohio Attorney General fights new trial for Youngstown man convicted of murder: WFMJ
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is urging the state's highest court to reinstate the aggravated murder conviction of a Youngstown man, arguing a lower appellate court wrongly overturned the verdict.
Former Akron officer’s sex abuse material conviction upheld: WKBN
Former Akron police officer Geoffrey Parker will continue to serve 24 to 28 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of child sex abuse material.