A former assistant U.S. attorney received a two-year, fully stayed suspension from the Supreme Court of Ohio today for sexually harassing a former intern for the northern Ohio district office. In a 4-2 decision, the Supreme Court suspended Mark S. Bennett …
The Supreme Court of Ohio suspended Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Daniel Gaul from the practice of law in Ohio for one year, resulting in his suspension from office for the same period without pay. Judge Gaul was suspended after he was found to have …
Landlords cannot have visitors prosecuted as trespassers when tenants invite the visitors. Landlords cannot have visitors prosecuted as trespassers when tenants invite the visitors. A landlord or property manager cannot exclude a visitor to a rented …
When a medical malpractice case filed by a parent is dismissed, a child’s lawsuit for the loss of the companionship also gets dismissed. When a medical malpractice case filed by a parent is dismissed, a child’s lawsuit for the loss of the companionship …
Wrongful death lawsuits based on medical care must be filed within four years of the alleged medical error. Wrongful death lawsuits based on medical care must be filed within four years of the alleged medical error. Wrongful death lawsuits based on faulty …
A judge should have considered before trial a man’s claim that he could not be criminally charged for failing to pay child support after his daughter graduated high school, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. In a 4-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled …
The Supreme Court of Ohio is accepting public comment on proposed amendments that would update the rules concerning election-related violations by a judicial candidate and complaints that would remove a judge from the bench. The specific changes address …
Cedar Point Police Department must provide reports of crimes requested by three Ohio television stations. Cedar Point Police Department must provide reports of crimes requested by three Ohio television stations. The Cedar Point Police Department must turn …
Judge D. Chris Cook and attorney Patrick M. McLaughlin will continue to lead the Board of Professional Conduct as chair and vice-chair. Judge D. Chris Cook and attorney Patrick M. McLaughlin will continue to lead the Board of Professional Conduct as chair …
Judge Betsy Luper Schuster has been on the appellate bench since 2014. Judge Betsy Luper Schuster has been on the appellate bench since 2014. When Judge Betsy Luper Schuster was figuring out what direction to take with her career as a philosophy major, she …
The rule amendment on case time limits goes into effect immediately. The rule amendment on case time limits goes into effect immediately. Today, the Supreme Court of Ohio amended Sup.R. 39 of the Rules of Superintendence for Ohio Courts, providing a more …
Army veteran Isam Mitchell is at his best when he’s part of a community, working with others toward a common goal. That suited him in the military and has helped in a lengthy fight for sobriety. He was one of four former service members in the latest …
Three attorneys face sanctions after the conduct board's latest filings. The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has filed three disciplinary case reports with the Supreme Court of Ohio, each recommending discipline for an Ohio attorney. Parties will …
Clary will begin his judgeship on Jan. 2. Clary will begin his judgeship on Jan. 2. Attorney Timothy W. Clary was appointed today as judge for the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. Clay will assume office on Jan. 2, and will be …
The Board of Commissioners of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection recently reimbursed $102,177.83 to 12 victims of attorney theft. Three former or suspended Ohio attorneys were determined to have engaged in dishonest conduct resulting in financial …
Eugenia Adams is active in helping others through the struggles of substance use that took her 20 years to overcome. She was recently in Columbus with nearly 600 people, all of whom share the goal of sobriety with the help of treatment courts. Court …
Court to consider whether a restaurant should pay for injuries when a man swallowed a chicken bone while eating boneless wings. Court to consider whether a restaurant should pay for injuries when a man swallowed a chicken bone while eating boneless wings. …
Anderson will begin his judgeship in January. Anderson will begin his judgeship in January. Attorney Jim Anderson was appointed today as judge for Toledo Municipal Court. Anderson will assume office on Jan. 2, and will be taking the seat formerly held by …
Ohio courts are working as part of a statewide mission to prevent active and retired military members from entering and getting deeper into the criminal justice system. Judges and court staff were joined by law enforcement, treatment providers, and leaders …
Teen can be tried in adult court for alleged shooting of friend in car. Teen can be tried in adult court for alleged shooting of friend in car. Sufficient evidence was presented to transfer a teenager’s involuntary manslaughter charge to adult court for …
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