JUNE 10, 2026
Making the Case: Court Examines Trial Error Claims and Responsibility for a Dog Bite Injury
In the latest edition of “Making the Case,” the Supreme Court of Ohio considers whether a man received a fair trial, and whether the owners of a housing complex can be held responsible for a child being bitten by a dog on a complex playground.
JUNE 5, 2026
Duke Energy Can Charge Customers to Close Retired Propane Caverns
Duke Energy can charge southwestern Ohio customers $29 million to recover the cost of retiring propane caverns it used for decades to assist with delivering natural gas, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
JUNE 4, 2026
Court Disbars Attorney Who Stole $225,000 From Client’s Estate
The Supreme Court of Ohio today permanently disbarred a Gallia County attorney who was convicted of theft after stealing more than $225,000 from an estate he administered.
JUNE 3, 2026
Juvenile Could Face New Charges After Case Transferred to Adult Court
A teen whose case was transferred from juvenile court could be convicted of crimes in adult court, even if the juvenile court had not initially found probable cause for the crimes, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
JUNE 2, 2026
Supreme Court: Home Rule at Center of Case on Local Tobacco Regulation
The appeal is one of eight the Court will hear during next week’s oral arguments.
A group of 21 Ohio cities is challenging a state law banning them from locally regulating flavored tobacco and alternative nicotine products. In the dispute before the Supreme Court of Ohio, the cities argue the law violates their constitutional right of home rule, the ability to enact their own laws to govern their municipalities.
Former Judge Suspended for Illegally Arranging Inmate’s Early Release
The Supreme Court of Ohio today suspended a former Montgomery County judge from the practice of law for one year, with six months stayed, for illegally arranging the early prison release of an acquaintance’s son.
Federal Firearm Prohibition Does Not Prevent Trial Court from Restoring State Gun Rights
An Allen County man barred from possessing a gun under state and federal law may petition to have his firearm rights reinstated, 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.
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.
JUNE 15, 2026
Commitment to Service Leads Appellate Judge to Supreme Court
Having served the public in various military and legal roles for more than 30 years, Judge Kevin W. Popham of the Fifth District Court of Appeals felt honored and excited to hear a Supreme Court of Ohio case as an assigned judge.
MAY 29, 2026
Washington County Prosecutor Humbled to Serve as Judge
A new judge joined the Washington County Common Pleas Court bench in the general and domestic relations divisions.
JUNE 16, 2026
Municipal Court Specialized Dockets Celebrate Spring Graduates
Three Supreme Court of Ohio-certified specialized dockets in Franklin County Municipal Court are celebrating 27 successful graduates.
JUNE 15, 2026
Lawyers’ Fund Awards More Than $400,000 to Victims of Attorney Theft
The Board of Commissioners of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (LFCP) reimbursed $408,112.67 to 22 victims of attorney theft at its June meeting. Five former or suspended Ohio attorneys were found to have misappropriated client funds.
Updates Proposed to Enhance Data Collection of Court Case Statistics
The Supreme Court of Ohio opened a public comment period on proposals to modernize case information collected from Ohio courts and to restructure the forms used to gather the data.
JUNE 12, 2026
Ohio Outdoors: The Legal Roots of Ohio’s State Symbols
From a president’s favorite flower to the successful lobbying by a 12-year-old interested in fossils, the state’s unique natural landscape is recognized in Ohio law. Features of Ohio nature have been assigned as official state symbols in the law for more than 100 years.
JUNE 11, 2026
Supreme Court Offers America 250 Keepsakes to 2026 Visitors
Visitors who book a tour of the Supreme Court of Ohio can mark the occasion with special keepsakes.
Supreme Court Names Hilary R. Burgess-Jackson as Chief Compliance Officer
The Supreme Court of Ohio has created a Chief Compliance Officer position and named Hilary R. Burgess-Jackson to the role. This new function was established to ensure the organization continues to consistently implement best-in-class operational standards and practices.
JUNE 9, 2026
Hearings Set for June Before Board of Professional Conduct
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct scheduled hearings in three disciplinary cases in June.
JUNE 16, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court rules those with federal restrictions could have gun rights in state: NBC4
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that people who are federally barred from possessing firearms due to prior criminal convictions can petition the state to have their gun rights restored.
Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in flavored tobacco ban case with home rule at the center: Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Supreme Court will decide if Ohio cities can ban flavored tobacco products — a ruling that could have wide-ranging implications for municipal home rule.