JULY 9, 2026
Jury Had Enough Information to Convict Woman of Child Endangerment
While prosecuting a Hamilton County woman for child endangerment, the state provided evidence of 11 different ways she punished her minor stepson without assigning a count number to each type of discipline. The jury convicted the woman of four counts, meaning they could correspond each act to each count in the indictment, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
JULY 8, 2026
City Cannot Be Sued for Woman’s Fatal Tripping Injury in Recreation Center Locker Room
A senior citizen died when tripping over the extended legs of a newly installed bench in Berea Recreation Center’s women’s locker room. The city is not liable for her death because the bench had no tangible imperfection and functioned as intended, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
JULY 7, 2026
Featured Decision: Landowners Prevail in Oil and Gas Rights Dispute
The Supreme Court of Ohio’s decision finding that a 1953 deed transferring land in Harrison County did not retain the rights to drill for oil and gas by stating the owner reserved the right to mine “coal or other minerals of any vein” is the latest Featured Decision video.
JUNE 26, 2026
City Garage Operated by Private Management Entitled to Tax Exemption
A Columbus nonprofit organization is entitled to a property tax exemption for a garage it operates near the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
JUNE 25, 2026
Court Rejects Challenge to Columbia Gas Rate Increase
The Supreme Court of Ohio today rejected challenges to Columbia Gas of Ohio’s $68 million rate increase approved by state regulators in 2023.
Utilities Can Charge Customers for Joint Operations of Older Power Plants
The Supreme Court of Ohio today rejected a claim that consumers overpaid $115 million for electricity generated in 2020 by two coal-fired power plants, partially owned by three Ohio utilities.
JULY 2, 2026
From Ban to Boom: History of Fireworks Laws in Ohio
From handheld sparklers to dazzling displays that light up the night sky, fireworks have long been a staple of Fourth of July celebrations.
JUNE 26, 2026
Legal Legacy: Human Cannonball Fought for His Right of Publicity And Won
On June 28, 1977, the Supreme Court of the United States provided a landmark ruling in an Ohio case about a stuntman’s right to protect the commercial use of his identity. This is known as the right of publicity.
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.
JULY 8, 2026
Appellate Judge Brings Family Legacy to Supreme Court
For Judge Scott Lynch of the Eleventh District Court of Appeals, hearing a Supreme Court of Ohio case as an assigned judge concluded the first year of his judicial career on a high note.
JULY 6, 2026
New Judge Brings Years of Public Service to Portage County Municipal Court
A new judge is joining the Portage County Municipal Court bench to take the place of Judge Mark K. Fankhauser, who died earlier this year.
JUNE 16, 2026
Former Air Force JAG Attorney Brings Unique Experience to Supreme Court Bench
Judge Robert Hanseman of the Second District Court of Appeals said he enjoyed the experience of being assigned to a Supreme Court of Ohio case. He also explained he didn’t let his enthusiasm take away from the gravity of the case.
JULY 6, 2026
Hearings Set for July Before Board of Professional Conduct
Two disciplinary cases are set for hearings before the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct in the month of July. Hearings take place at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center before a three-member panel of the Board, are open to the public, and begin at 10 a.m., unless otherwise noted.
JULY 1, 2026
Supreme Court Adopts Restructuring of Court Rules
Changes have been made to restructure the rules governing Ohio’s courts. The Supreme Court of Ohio has moved numerous rules from the Rules of Superintendence to the appropriate Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Practice and Procedure Rules for Courts Effective July 1
Changes to the practice and procedure rules governing Ohio courts take effect July 1. The amendments resulted from an annual review of all rules regarding court practices and procedures and a restructuring of the Rules of Superintendence.
JUNE 30, 2026
Law and AI: Ethics Guidance Delivered to Ohio Lawyers
Products powered by artificial intelligence are proving beneficial to many lawyers, streamlining tasks such as legal research, contract drafting and review, discovery, and large-scale document analysis. For judges and magistrates, AI tools also facilitate thorough legal research, along with document management, scheduling, and other court operations. However, the use of AI in the legal profession comes with the parallel need to exercise caution and ensure that actions align with the ethical requirements of the profession.
Seats of Justice: Morrow County
Largely unchanged since its dedication nearly two centuries ago, the beautiful Morrow County Courthouse offers visitors a glimpse into the past.
JUNE 26, 2026
Historic Honor: Speaker John A. Boehner's Bronze Portrait Unveiled at Supreme Court of Ohio
On June 24, 2026, the Supreme Court of Ohio marked a moment nearly a century in the making. Guests, family, and dignitaries gathered at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus to celebrate the unveiling of a bronze bas-relief portrait recognizing the Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015.
Courthouses Across Ohio Celebrate America 250
As the 250th anniversary of the United States approaches, the Supreme Court of Ohio is highlighting the ways courts across Ohio are celebrating.
JULY 7, 2026
Supreme Honor For Boehner: WMOH
Former U.S. House Speaker and longtime West Chester resident John Boehner has received a rare and historic honor from the Supreme Court of Ohio. During a ceremony Wednesday at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus, a bronze bas-relief portrait of Boehner was unveiled in the court’s Grand Concourse Hall of Honor. The dedication marked the first new portrait added to the hall in nearly 100 years.
Ohio Supreme Court considers if juvenile crimes should be considered in adult sentencing: WCMH
The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on a case that could lead justices to rethink how courts can use a defendant’s history against them.