MAY 13, 2025
Artificial Intelligence Resources Compiled for Legal Community
Artificial intelligence and generative artificial intelligence (AI, collectively) are rapidly evolving technologies that impact many, if not most, facets of human life. AI’s potential impact on judicial systems is no exception – from how judges and magistrates write opinions , to the briefs and motions prepared by attorneys, to the evidence provided by plaintiffs and defendants.
MAY 8, 2025
Victims’ Rights Practice and Procedure Rule Proposals Filed With General Assembly
A series of proposed changes to the practice and procedure rules for Ohio courts have been filed with the General Assembly for final consideration. Unless the General Assembly adopts a concurrent resolution of disapproval, the rules go into effect on July 1.
MAY 6, 2025
Court Responds to Growing Demand for Interpreters with Proposed Amendments
Public Comment is now open on proposed amendments to rules related to interpreter services in the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio.
Proposed Rules Clarify Judicial Duties and Responsibilities
A public comment period has opened on several proposals addressing judicial roles, along with amendments to probate forms addressing a variety of topics.
MAY 5, 2025
Supreme Court Welcomes Richard D. Schuster as Chief Legal Officer
The Supreme Court of Ohio is proud to announce that Richard D. Schuster has joined the organization as Chief Legal Officer.
MAY 1, 2025
Conduct Board Announces May Disciplinary Hearings
The following is the schedule of disciplinary cases set for hearing before the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct in May, including two cases alleging misconduct by current or former judges.
Supreme Court of Ohio Honors Judicial Legacy with Melhorn Exhibit for Law Day
The Supreme Court of Ohio commemorates Law Day on May 1 with the unveiling of the Melhorn exhibit, “Preserving Ohio’s Judicial Legacy.”
MAY 7, 2025
Supreme Court: Drug Dealer Contests Trial in Neighboring County Based on Another Dealer’s Sales
Kenneth Brown is an admitted drug dealer and a “Tecumseh Street Gangster.” Police observed him in 2019 busily going in and out of houses on the 800 block of Tecumseh Street in Toledo and selling cocaine to buyers in cars pulling up to the curb.
Court Rejects Additional Benefits for Widow of Worker Who Died At Steel Plant
The Supreme Court of Ohio today upheld a state agency’s denial of additional death benefits to the widow of a security guard who died of asphyxiation seconds after entering a room accidentally filled with nitrogen gas.
MAY 1, 2025
School Administrators Not Entitled to Reinstatement After District Reorganization
The Supreme Court of Ohio today declined to reinstate four Monroe County school administrators whose positions were eliminated.
APRIL 30, 2025
Court Approves Permits for Licking County Solar Farm
The Supreme Court of Ohio today held that the Ohio Power Siting Board properly authorized the construction of a large-scale solar farm in Licking County.
APRIL 16, 2025
Court Dismisses Challenge to Mineral Rights Ownership
The Supreme Court of Ohio today dismissed a dispute over oil and gas rights underlying property in rural Belmont County, letting a lower court ruling stand.
APRIL 15, 2025
Supreme Court: Same-Sex Couple Who Split Disagree on Parental Rights
Parental rights in a case involving two women in a same-sex relationship will be considered next week by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
APRIL 10, 2025
Court Rejects Teacher’s Request to Order Backpay
The Supreme Court of Ohio today rejected a schoolteacher’s request for five years of backpay, finding she could have pursued the issue through her union contract.
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.
MARCH 21, 2025
Fourth District Judge Brings Variety of Legal Experience to Oral Arguments
Fourth District Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Jason Smith was excited to bring his experience to the bench during his second Ohio Supreme Court assignment.
MARCH 20, 2025
Clermont County Senior Assistant Prosecutor to Preside on Municipal Court Bench
Clermont County Municipal Court will soon have a new judge on the bench.
MARCH 12, 2025
New Judge Chosen for Hamilton County Common Pleas Court
A new judge will be filling an empty seat at the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court later this month.
MARCH 10, 2025
Law Long Engrained in Second District Judge
Long before sitting for oral arguments at the Ohio Supreme Court, the law was an integral part of Judge Michael Tucker’s life.
MAY 13, 2025
Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in Youngstown wrongful death lawsuit: WFMJ
The Supreme Court of Ohio heard arguments in a lawsuit filed against the City of Youngstown by the estate of a motorcyclist who died after he was struck by a falling tree.
Columbus City Council approves $1.5 million for legal aid to help tenants facing eviction: WBNS
Columbus officials approved the investment of nearly $1.5 million to provide legal assistance to tenants at risk of eviction, aiming to reduce the record number of residents displaced from their homes.