FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Supreme Court Takes Up Prison Term for Crash Killing Firefighter, Property Restrictions
The Court will hear eight cases during oral arguments next week.
Two cases — one involving the prison sentence for causing a fatal crash and the other a city’s restriction on housing — are among those the Supreme Court of Ohio will consider during oral arguments next week.
JANUARY 27, 2026
Making the Case: Justices Consider Medical Malpractice Trial and Right to Carry Firearm
“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.
JANUARY 22, 2026
School District Must Release Newsletter Email Distribution List
The Xenia Community City School District must provide the email distribution list used to send the superintendent’s newsletter to a woman who requested it, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
JANUARY 21, 2026
Court Properly Denied Death Row Inmate’s New Trial Request
The Supreme Court of Ohio today affirmed a trial court’s rejection of a new trial request submitted in 2019 by a man sentenced to death for two murders committed while robbing a Cleveland used-car dealership.
JANUARY 20, 2026
Attorney Suspended for Pressuring Client for Sex
The Supreme Court of Ohio today suspended a Brown County attorney for one year, with six months stayed, for repeatedly pressing a client to perform sexual favors in exchange for making her case a priority.
JANUARY 15, 2026
One-Year Deadline to Refile Lawsuit Falls on Anniversary Date of Dismissal
When determining the time to refile a dismissed lawsuit under the Ohio saving statute, the deadline falls on the one-year anniversary date of the dismissal, not the following day, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
JANUARY 29, 2026
Legal Legacy: Can Home Hair Perm Company Be Held Liable for Damages?
In 1958, an Ohio girl and her mother purchased an at-home hair perm kit made by Toni Home Permanent Company. The product, labeled “Very Gentle,” was meant to give the girl’s hair a wave resembling popular salon styles of the time. However, as she removed the curlers, her hair began to fall out.
JANUARY 27, 2026
Supreme Court of Ohio's America 250 Celebration Continues
The Supreme Court of Ohio’s 18-month celebration to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States continues throughout the new year.
JANUARY 22, 2026
Legal Legacy: The Story of Ohio’s First Chief Judge
Before Ohio became the 17th state admitted to the Union, a small group of Revolutionary War veterans established the first permanent settlement in the newly formed Northwest Territory.
JANUARY 20, 2026
Supreme Court of Ohio to Host 2026 Black History Month Event
"A Century of Black History Commemorations" explores 100 years of achievements on Feb. 10
Every February, the Supreme Court of Ohio hosts a special event for Black History Month. This year’s program, titled “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” will examine how Black history has been celebrated and studied over the past 100 years.
JANUARY 23, 2025
New Judges Receive Training and Tools Needed to Take the Bench
Ohio’s newest judges are starting the new year with the tools and knowledge needed to take the bench
JANUARY 21, 2025
For First Time in Decades, New Judge Takes Over Fulton County Bench
For the first time in 40 years, a new judge has taken the probate and juvenile bench of the Fulton County Common Pleas Court.
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
Teens Test Their Constitutional Knowledge at Ohio Statehouse
Testing their knowledge of the U.S. and Ohio constitutions, high school students from across the state recently competed in the We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution state competition at the Ohio Statehouse.
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
More Data About Ohio Court Cases Accessible in Expanded Dashboards
New features improve transparency, simplify navigation, and provide deeper insights into caseload trends.
Interactive dashboards that produce visual data on cases and caseloads from courts across the state have been enhanced by the Supreme Court of Ohio
Reentry Docket Celebrates New Graduates
A specialized docket in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court recently celebrated the graduation of four program participants.
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Supreme Court of Ohio Releases Competency Bench Card
New resource streamlines legal processes for competency evaluations and dispositions in Ohio courts
The Supreme Court of Ohio has announced the release of the Competency to Stand Trial and Dispositions Bench Card, a comprehensive resource designed to assist judges, attorneys, and the public in navigating the complexities of competency evaluations and dispositions in Ohio courts. This new tool provides a clear and concise summary of statutes, court rules, and case law related to competency proceedings, ensuring consistency and clarity in judicial processes across the state.
JANUARY 29, 2026
Legal Legacy: Can Home Hair Perm Company Be Held Liable for Damages?
In 1958, an Ohio girl and her mother purchased an at-home hair perm kit made by Toni Home Permanent Company. The product, labeled “Very Gentle,” was meant to give the girl’s hair a wave resembling popular salon styles of the time. However, as she removed the curlers, her hair began to fall out.
As the year winds down, it’s a chance to review the good work of the Supreme Court of Ohio, from its important legal decisions to its resourceful approaches to serve the courts, legal community, and public.
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court rules school district-wide email list is public record: Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court sided against an Ohio school district in an opinion that allows an email distribution list for the school district community to be released as a public record.
Harvey Solar Project receives Ohio Supreme Court approval: SOLARbytes
A ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court has cleared the 350 MW Harvey Solar Project, affirming the 2022 Ohio Power Siting Board decision for Leeward Renewable Energy.