SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
Supreme Court: Brokerage Firm Asked To Pay Back $25 Million Bilked From Investors
In 2013, at age 20, Constantine Antonas of Akron opened the Epitome Investment Fund. Antonas began to sell investment opportunities in his new hedge fund.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
State Must Recalculate Medicaid Payments to Nursing Homes
The Ohio Department of Medicaid must recalculate how much it pays nursing homes for care because it provided less funding for incentives to high-quality providers than required by state law, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
AUGUST 28, 2025
Probate Judge Not Obligated To Appoint Township Trustee
Even if the appointment of a Sylvania Township trustee was improper, a fellow trustee cannot compel a county judge to remove and replace the new trustee, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
AUGUST 27, 2025
Court Rejects Challenge to AEP Ohio Electric Service Plan
The Supreme Court of Ohio today rejected an industrial power company’s claim that state regulators improperly approved AEP Ohio’s current electric service plan.
AUGUST 22, 2025
Utility Regulator Has No Authority To Withhold Significantly Excessive Earnings From Consumers
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) had no right to allow Dayton Power & Light Company to retain $61.1 million in significantly excessive earnings as an offset for the company’s commitment to make future investments in its grid-modernization plan for the Dayton area, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
AUGUST 21, 2025
Court Dismissed Lawsuit Mailed to Defendant’s Former Address
When initiating a civil lawsuit by certified mail, the mailing must comply with court rules for civil cases and a constitutional requirement that it be “reasonably calculated to notify the defendant of the lawsuit,” the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
Parent Must Wait Until Custody Proceedings Conclude To Contest Guardian ad Litem Fee
A father disputing his required payment for guardian ad litem services in an ongoing divorce and child custody proceeding must wait until the final judgment in the case before appealing the fee charge, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
AUGUST 20, 2025
Bank Not Obligated to Inform Business Owner About Risks Related to Guarantee Agreement
Huntington National Bank had no duty to disclose facts unknown to a business owner that materially increased the risk of the business owner personally guaranteeing a $77 million loan after that owner’s business partner placed the jointly owned companies in a perilous financial situation, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy of the Supreme Court of Ohio delivered a powerful and inspiring State of the Judiciary address today at the Ohio Judicial Conference, held at the Hilton Columbus at Easton.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
Former Prosecutor Begins New Role On Bench
A new judge took the bench last week in Montgomery County.
AUGUST 12, 2025
Longtime Prosecutor Takes Montgomery County Bench
Montgomery County’s newest judge recently took her oath of office during a courtroom ceremony.
JULY 31, 2025
Tenth District Judge Brings Passion for Law and Education to Supreme Court
Judge Julia L. Dorrian of the Tenth District Court of Appeals is grateful for her opportunity to hear a case at the Supreme Court of Ohio.
JULY 23, 2025
Tenth District Jurist Brings Diverse Background to Supreme Court Bench
Judge David Leland has made an impact in the world of law and politics for over 50 years in many different capacities. He currently serves as a judge on the Tenth District Court of Appeals – a position he’s held since 2023.
JULY 10, 2025
Celebrating the Northwest Ordinance and Its Legacy
What does a 238-year-old document have to do with justice in Ohio today? More than you might think.July 13, 1787, marks a pivotal day in American history. On this date, the Confederation Congress adopted the Northwest Ordinance, a bold charter for governance that not only shaped the legal foundation of Ohio but continues to inspire our commitment to justice today.
JULY 1, 2025
Lifelong Commitment to Public Service Leads Appellate Judge to Supreme Court
Judge Robert J. Patton of the Eleventh District Court of Appeals expressed excitement and honor ahead of his appearance on the Supreme Court of Ohio.
JUNE 25, 2025
Ohio Veterans Docket Recognized Nationally as Model Program
A specialized docket program certified by the Supreme Court of Ohio is receiving national recognition for its work with veterans.
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.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
Juvenile Court Awarded Funds for Youth Correctional Facility
The Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court has been awarded approximately $30 million to establish a community correctional facility (CCF) for juveniles who are found delinquent of felony-level offenses.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
Conduct Board Schedules September Disciplinary Hearing
One disciplinary case is set for a hearing before the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct in September.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
Seats of Justice: Logan County
Next on the Supreme Court’s tour of Ohio courthouses is Logan County. Established in 1818, its county seat is Bellefontaine. The area is known for having a little bit of everything, including agriculture and transportation.
Ashtabula County Celebrates Graduates in Recovery
Ashtabula County recently celebrated three graduates from one of their specialized docket programs.
AUGUST 28, 2025
Medina County Resolves Difficult Domestic Relations Disputes During Settlement Week
Administrative Judge Julie Schafer at the Medina County Domestic Relations Court wanted to make the experience of resolving legal disputes more efficient and less stressful for those involved. As a step in that direction, the court held its first-ever Settlement Week in early August.
AUGUST 26, 2025
Supreme Court Celebrates Women in Law at Exhibit Opening
The Supreme Court of Ohio proudly unveiled its new Women in Law exhibit today, a tribute to the extraordinary women who have shaped Ohio’s legal history and inspired future generations of lawyers. The exhibit, located in the Visitor Education Center of the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center, highlights the impact trailblazing women have made on Ohio’s legal system.
AUGUST 21, 2025
Attorney Registration Closes September 1
Ohio attorneys have one more week to register for the next two-year period. By rule, Ohio attorneys must register with the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Registration and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Section on or before the first day of September in each odd-numbered year.
AUGUST 21, 2025
Supreme Court Offers Evening Tours in Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday
The Supreme Court of Ohio is staying open late to the public on Sept. 9 with two evening tour offerings. This special evening event is part of the Supreme Court’s ongoing celebration of America’s upcoming 250th birthday.
Along with deciding cases for Ohio, the Supreme Court also assisted the judicial branch and public by developing courses, offering grants, holding events, and producing publications.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
(State of Judiciary) Ohio’s courts have slashed their pandemic backlogs by more than half in some divisions: Cleveland.com
State courts in Ohio have cut case backlogs that have been lingering since the beginning of the pandemic, Ohio Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy said in her State of the Judiciary address Thursday.
Ohio Supreme Court rules against replacing Jean Anderson in Vermilion mayor's race: Elyria Chronicle Telegram
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected former Vermilion mayoral candidate Jean Anderson's attempt to choose her successor to appear on the November ballot.