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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Public Comment Open: Case Processing Time Standards

The Supreme Court of Ohio has opened a 45-day period for public comment on proposed amendments to the Supreme Court case processing  time standards for trial courts in Ohio.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Board of Professional Conduct Announces 2025 Judicial Candidate Seminars

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has announced a schedule of five judicial campaign conduct seminars for candidates seeking judicial office in 2025.

Court Adopts Rule Amendments for Attorney Registration

The Supreme Court of Ohio has adopted rule amendments to the Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio regarding attorney registration.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Judicial College Course Builds Skills for Good Workplace Practices

A woman, wearing a grey and black pattern dress and a black jacket, speaks to a room full of men and women.A group of 35 managers and supervisors from courts in six Ohio counties participated in a course on maintaining a professional and respectful work environment.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Supreme Court to Unveil New Exhibits Honoring Military Justices and the Tuskegee Airmen Legacy

A man wearing brown dress pants, white dress shirt, red tie, and blue jacket stands next to a large, rectangular board displaying images of various military medals and a red sign that says: 'Tuskegee Airmen. Portraits in Courage.'Two new exhibits are coming to the Supreme Court of Ohio’s award-winning Visitor Education Center. They feature justices who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen.

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Ohio Supreme Court's Legal Guide to Cemeteries: Halloween Edition

An antique-looking document: Baker's Law Relating to Burials.On Halloween, the Supreme Court of Ohio invites residents to explore the legal dimensions of cemeteries and burial grounds. This Halloween, we delve into the laws that govern these sacred spaces and ensure they remain respected sanctuaries for our dearly departed.

November Is Native American Heritage Month

Close-up of a bronze door decorated with a silver cutout in the shape of a bird.November is Native American Heritage Month, designated to recognize the traditions, contributions, and history of the country’s first people and their ancestors.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Attorney Indefinitely Suspended Following Several Criminal Convictions

The Supreme Court of Ohio today indefinitely suspended a Kettering attorney convicted of violent acts directed at his family, and for crimes related to publicly making vulgar and demeaning threats to his ex-wife and an attorney.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Court Upholds 60-Year Sentence for Crime Spree Convictions

Barbed wire attached to the top of a prison wall.The Supreme Court of Ohio today affirmed the decision to impose consecutive sentences leading to a 60-year prison term for a man who went on a two-month robbery and kidnapping spree in Hamilton County, forcing at gunpoint many of his victims to drive around and withdraw money from ATMs.

Attorney Suspended After Felony Assault Conviction

The Supreme Court of Ohio today suspended a former Air Force attorney for two years after his alcohol-fueled violent outburst required police to use gas canisters to remove him from his house.

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Court Rejects Challenge to Brook Park Fire Chief Appointment

The Supreme Court of Ohio today rejected a request from the former Brook Park interim fire chief to oust the current fire chief from office.

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Attorney General Not Authorized To Review Proposed Amendment Titles

People leaning over a table and writing on a document with a pen.The Ohio attorney general did not have the authority to reject a petition to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot because he objected to the title, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Youngstown Attorney Indefinitely Suspended for Federal Tax Fraud Conviction

The Supreme Court of Ohio today indefinitely suspended a Youngstown attorney based on his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal tax refunds.

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Evidence of Witness Intimidation Was Properly Admitted During Trial

A large manilla envelope.Evidence of a man’s attempts to intimidate a witness was properly admitted into his trial for murder and related charges because it showed a “consciousness of guilt,” the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Toledo Schools Must Reveal Letters Regarding Hiring Law Firms

A black binder with the word 'confidential' written on its spine next to a pair of glasses, both laying on top of a line graph.Toledo City Schools improperly redacted one of letters discussing the engagement of two firms to challenge a 2023 law revamping the authority of the State Board of Education, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

New Judge Appointed to Clermont County Municipal Court

Image of a male judge wearing a black judicial robe.A new judge will be taking office next month in Clermont County. Nathan Little’s first day on the bench will be Nov. 11 following his appointment by Gov. Mike DeWine today.

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Assistant Prosecutor Appointed to Muskingum County Common Pleas Bench

Image of a man wearing a blue suit jacket, white dress shirt, and red tie.A new judge will soon be taking the bench in Muskingum County. Today, Gerald Anderson II, of Zanesville, was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to the Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas, General Division.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Celebrating Constitution Day: A Legacy of Justice and Liberty

Image of a female judge wearing a black judicial robe and a green blouse.On September 17, 2024, Americans will mark the 247th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. We celebrate this day to remind ourselves of our constitutional rights so that we may cherish and — if necessary — assert them.

JULY 10, 2024

Community Changemaker Sits on State Supreme Court Bench

Image of a male judge with short, brunette hair wearing glasses and a black judicial robe sitting at a wooden bench in the courtroom of the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.Judge Scot Allan Stevenson of the Ninth District Court of Appeals is familiar with the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Judge Finds a Passion in Teaching Communities

Image of a female judge with blonde hair wearing a black judicial robe seated at a wooden bench in the courtroom of the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.Judge Jennifer Kinsley of the First District Court of Appeals loves her job, but said her work is not her own and belongs to the people.

Legacy Leads Judge to Ohio Supreme Court Bench

Image of a female judge with brunette hair wearing a black judicial robe seated at a wooden bench in the courtroom of the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.Judge Mary Katherine Huffman’s grandfather, father, uncle, two brothers, in-laws, cousins, and their children are all attorneys.

JULY 3, 2024

Miami County Prosecutor Named New Municipal Court Judge

Image of a man wearing a dark blue suit and red and blue tie.Miami County Prosecutor Anthony Kendell will soon transition to the county’s municipal court bench, filing the vacant seat left by the retirement of Judge Gary Nasal.

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Nov. 6, 2024

Kettering attorney indefinitely suspended following criminal convictions: Dayton Daily News
The Ohio Supreme Court indefinitely suspended a Kettering divorce attorney Tuesday for professional misconduct following criminal convictions.

Cleveland Browns don’t oppose Ohio AG’s intervention in lawsuit over team’s move: Cleveland.com
The Cleveland Browns do not oppose the Ohio attorney general’s intervention in a lawsuit the team filed over a state law that imposes restrictions on when and how a taxpayer-funded team leaves a city.

 

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Public Comment Open: Case Processing Time Standards

The Supreme Court of Ohio has opened a 45-day period for public comment on proposed amendments to the Supreme Court case processing  time standards for trial courts in Ohio.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Board of Professional Conduct Announces 2025 Judicial Candidate Seminars

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has announced a schedule of five judicial campaign conduct seminars for candidates seeking judicial office in 2025.

Court Adopts Rule Amendments for Attorney Registration

The Supreme Court of Ohio has adopted rule amendments to the Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio regarding attorney registration.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Judicial College Course Builds Skills for Good Workplace Practices

A woman, wearing a grey and black pattern dress and a black jacket, speaks to a room full of men and women.A group of 35 managers and supervisors from courts in six Ohio counties participated in a course on maintaining a professional and respectful work environment.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Supreme Court to Unveil New Exhibits Honoring Military Justices and the Tuskegee Airmen Legacy

A man wearing brown dress pants, white dress shirt, red tie, and blue jacket stands next to a large, rectangular board displaying images of various military medals and a red sign that says: 'Tuskegee Airmen. Portraits in Courage.'Two new exhibits are coming to the Supreme Court of Ohio’s award-winning Visitor Education Center. They feature justices who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen.

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Ohio Supreme Court's Legal Guide to Cemeteries: Halloween Edition

An antique-looking document: Baker's Law Relating to Burials.On Halloween, the Supreme Court of Ohio invites residents to explore the legal dimensions of cemeteries and burial grounds. This Halloween, we delve into the laws that govern these sacred spaces and ensure they remain respected sanctuaries for our dearly departed.

November Is Native American Heritage Month

Close-up of a bronze door decorated with a silver cutout in the shape of a bird.November is Native American Heritage Month, designated to recognize the traditions, contributions, and history of the country’s first people and their ancestors.

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Standing for Victims

Advocates in Ohio courts spend time with domestic violence victims to help them through the legal process and their complicated circumstances.

Nov. 6, 2024

Kettering attorney indefinitely suspended following criminal convictions: Dayton Daily News
The Ohio Supreme Court indefinitely suspended a Kettering divorce attorney Tuesday for professional misconduct following criminal convictions.

Cleveland Browns don’t oppose Ohio AG’s intervention in lawsuit over team’s move: Cleveland.com
The Cleveland Browns do not oppose the Ohio attorney general’s intervention in a lawsuit the team filed over a state law that imposes restrictions on when and how a taxpayer-funded team leaves a city.

 

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