NOVEMBER 6, 2025
Allegation of Bad Faith Insurance Claim Must Go to Arbitration
A dispute between a Canton-based physicians’ group and its medical malpractice insurer must be resolved through arbitration, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
Warden Can Appeal Court’s Decision To Release Prison Inmate
When a trial court released a state prisoner from custody, believing the man had served his full sentence, the prison warden appealed the decision. Because the man had been released, the appeals court ruled the case was moot and dismissed it. The Supreme Court of Ohio today decided the warden’s appeal should be considered.
OCTOBER 23, 2025
Doctor and Employer Can Be Added as Newly Identified Defendants in Negligence Lawsuit
A state law extending the time to amend a medical malpractice lawsuit applies to both newly discovered and newly identified defendants, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
Attorney Suspended For Threatening to Harm Former Boss, Bomb Law Office
In a per curiam opinion, a Supreme Court majority suspended Ronald Taylor Jr. of Fort Thomas for 18 months, with six months stayed, based on an April 2024 incident at the office of Blake R. Maislin. Taylor has been under interim suspension since shortly after the incident occurred.
OCTOBER 22, 2025
Featured Decision: Toledo Drug Dealer’s Conviction in Henry County Upheld
Whether a Lucas County drug dealer could be prosecuted for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity in neighboring Henry County based on another drug dealer’s sales there is the topic of a recent Supreme Court of Ohio opinion highlighted in the latest “Featured Decision” video.
Court Upholds Rape Conviction, Rejecting Claim That Juror Was Biased
The Supreme Court of Ohio today upheld the conviction of a Warren County man for multiple sexual offenses, rejecting the man’s claim that one of the jurors hearing his case was actually biased against him.
OCTOBER 21, 2025
Supreme Court: Utility Cases, Criminal Appeals Highlight Oral Arguments
The Supreme Court of Ohio will consider state regulators’ approvals of gas rate increases and Ohio’s first “agrivoltaic” solar energy project when it meets next week for two days of oral arguments. The Supreme Court will also address several procedural issues in criminal cases, as well as whether a church’s insurance claim for roof damage was adequately settled.
OCTOBER 16, 2025
City Waited Too Long To Claim Immunity in Fallen Tree Lawsuit
Youngstown failed to preserve a defense of immunity in a lawsuit filed after a man died when a city tree fell on him by making the general assertion that the estate “failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted,” the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025
From Mentee to Mentor: Eighth District Judge Returns to Supreme Court
Judge Michelle Sheehan of the Eighth District Court of Appeals was honored to sit by assignment once again at the Supreme Court of Ohio during October’s oral arguments.
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Summit County Judge Honored for Contributions to Recovery
The Summit County Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Board recently recognized Judge Joy Malek Oldfield for her commitment to individuals in recovery with the Dr. Robert M. Smith Innovation Award.
OCTOBER 31, 2025
Summit County Specialized Docket Recognized for Domestic Violence Prevention Work
A Summit County Common Pleas Court specialized docket was recently recognized for its dedication to ending the cycle of domestic violence.
OCTOBER 6, 2025
Franklin County Court Featured in National Court Journal
“I am sitting in a circle alongside the women of CATCH, sharing stories, offering comfort, laughing, crying, encouraging one another, and walking together on a path toward healing,” wrote Judge Jodi Thomas.
OCTOBER 2, 2025
First District Judge Excited To Return to Supreme Court
Judge Candace Crouse of the First District Court of Appeals expressed excitement ahead of her assignment on the Supreme Court of Ohio.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
Appellate Judge Brings Passion for Community and Collaboration to Supreme Court
Judge Kristin Boggs of the Tenth District Court of Appeals is grateful for her recent opportunity to sit on the Supreme Court during oral arguments.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
Army Veteran Appointed Hamilton County Judge
New to the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court bench is Judge Christopher McDowell, who was recently appointed to the position by Gov. Mike DeWine. Judge McDowell fills an empty seat at the court and must run for election in November 2026 to maintain his judgeship.
NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Supreme Court Serves Those Who Served
The Supreme Court of Ohio honors veterans for their sacrifice to this country not only in November, but year-round through a variety of programs, resources, and exhibits.
NOVEMBER 6, 2025
South Euclid City Hall Adds Privacy Pods for Collaboration and Focus
The city of South Euclid in Cuyahoga County has introduced a new feature inside City Hall: privacy pods designed to provide quiet, enclosed spaces for staff members and the local legal community. These pods offer a convenient way to hold confidential conversations, conduct private meetings, or simply work in a calm environment away from the daily hustle and bustle of the building.
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
Conduct Board Announces November Disciplinary Hearing
One disciplinary case is set for hearing before the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct in November. All hearings take place before a three-member panel of the Board, are open to the public, and begin at 10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025
Law Licenses Suspended for Failure to Register
The Supreme Court of Ohio has suspended from the practice of law 288 attorneys who failed to register for the 2025-2027 registration period.
OCTOBER 29, 2025
Last Chance: Attorney Registration Extension Until November 2
Ohio attorneys who missed the Sept. 1 deadline to register can do so by Nov. 2 before incurring a suspension.
Final Rites and Legal Rights: Inside Mortuary Law
Did you know you and your loved ones have legal rights after death? The Supreme Court’s Law Library explores this topic in a new display featuring mortuary law in Ohio. Mortuary laws protect consumers during the funeral process, and even limit who can handle corpses.
OCTOBER 27, 2025
Bonds Can Be Paid Through New Interactive Kiosks
An Ohio clerk of court is leveraging audio and video technology to offer a new, easier way for paying a bond.
87 Attorneys Sanctioned for CLE Noncompliance
The Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education has sanctioned 87 attorneys for failing to comply with continuing legal education (CLE) requirements.
OCTOBER 24, 2025
Nearly 700 Prospective Attorneys Pass July Bar Exam
The Supreme Court of Ohio has released results from the July 2025 Ohio Bar Examination.
NOVEMBER 6, 2025
Ohio’s rural community has trouble finding legal representation: NBC4
Rural communities across Ohio are facing a growing crisis, with the Ohio State Bar Association warning of a shortage of attorneys…“We have got to meet the people where they are,” Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy said. “People should have representation.”
Are Big Utility Price Hikes Illegal? Ohio Courts to Decide.: Columbus Underground
Advocates on both sides stumbled momentarily Wednesday when the Ohio Supreme Court considered whether big increases in certain utility charges are legal. At issue is whether the state’s regulator, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, acted legally in 2023 when it allowed Columbia Gas of Ohio to increase total fixed monthly charges from $36 a month to $58 a month by 2027 — a 50% increase.