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Court News Ohio Press Releases

1,323 Press Releases
  • Published on October 26, 2023 - 13:50 GMT

    More Than 150 Cases Resolved by Prior Ruling on ‘Reagan Tokes Law’

    Court releases decisions based on earlier opinion. Court releases decisions based on earlier opinion. The Supreme Court of Ohio today decided 155 cases based on an earlier opinion that found the “Reagan Tokes Law” to be constitutional. The Reagan Tokes Law …

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  • Published on October 25, 2023 - 20:56 GMT

    Learning to Live Life in Recovery

    When 23-year-old Ali McEwen thinks back to being a teen, “Life was good.” She has memories of spending time with her family and engaging with people at a local milkshake shop. Those fulfilling connections are a driving force in her life, again, thanks to …

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  • Published on October 25, 2023 - 13:42 GMT

    Court Upholds Nursing Home Aide’s 65-Year Prison Sentence

    Court upholds 65-year prison term for aide who stole personal items from residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Court upholds 65-year prison term for aide who stole personal items from residents of nursing homes and assisted living …

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  • Published on October 24, 2023 - 17:33 GMT

    Off-Site Court Heads to Jefferson County

    Buckeye Local High School will host the latest edition of Off-Site Court. Buckeye Local High School will host the latest edition of Off-Site Court. The Supreme Court of Ohio will hold oral arguments in eastern Ohio this week as part of a traveling civic …

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  • Published on October 24, 2023 - 13:32 GMT

    Jury Could Find Victim’s Blindness Contributed to Caretaker’s Sexual Contact Conviction

    A Hamilton County jury had sufficient evidence to convict a night supervisor at a home for the blind of sexually fondling a resident with developmental disabilities, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. A divided Supreme Court found a jury could infer …

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  • Published on October 23, 2023 - 21:32 GMT

    Akron Court Transitioning to New Building

    Akron Municipal Court's last day at the Stubbs Justice Center is Nov. 9. Akron Municipal Court's last day at the Stubbs Justice Center is Nov. 9. Akron Municipal Court is on the move. The court is heading from its current location inside the Harold …

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  • Published on October 20, 2023 - 20:27 GMT

    171 Attorneys Sanctioned for CLE Noncompliance

    The Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education has sanctioned 171 attorneys for failing to comply with required continuing legal education (CLE). Attorneys need to stay informed on changes in laws, legal technology, and developments in …

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  • Published on October 19, 2023 - 13:10 GMT

    Auto Policy of Driver Must Pay for Damages in Accident When Driving Friend’s Car

    Court found the insurer of a driver who wrecked a friend’s car should pay for the damage rather than the car owner’s insurer. Court found the insurer of a driver who wrecked a friend’s car should pay for the damage rather than the car owner’s insurer. A …

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  • Published on October 18, 2023 - 13:51 GMT

    Court Approves Construction of Two Preble County Solar Farms

    Court approves construction certificates for two large solar farms in Preble County. Court approves construction certificates for two large solar farms in Preble County. The Supreme Court of Ohio today approved the construction of two large solar farms in …

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  • Published on October 17, 2023 - 20:59 GMT

    Dispute Over Power Lines Centers on Lack of Comma in 1948 Document

    Justices will travel to Jefferson County next Wednesday to hear arguments before approximately 500 high school students. Justices will travel to Jefferson County next Wednesday to hear arguments before approximately 500 high school students. High school …

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  • Published on October 16, 2023 - 16:00 GMT

    Board of Professional Conduct Issues Three Advisory Opinions

    The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued three advisory opinions, including one new opinion that considers the payment of bonuses to nonlawyer employees. Two opinions previously issued under the former Code of Professional Responsibility have been …

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  • Published on October 12, 2023 - 13:20 GMT

    Funeral Director Did Not Steal Trade Secrets From Former Employer

    Court findS funeral home director who sought business from customers of his prior employer did not violate state trade secrets law. Court findS funeral home director who sought business from customers of his prior employer did not violate state trade …

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  • Published on October 11, 2023 - 13:16 GMT

    Attorney Suspended for Mishandling Foreclosures, Lying to Courts

    The Supreme Court of Ohio today suspended a Toledo attorney whose neglect of clients in foreclosure cases contributed to four of them losing their homes. In a unanimous per curiam opinion, the Supreme Court suspended Omar Fahmi Shaaban for two years, with …

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  • Published on October 10, 2023 - 14:01 GMT

    Failure to Forward Inmate’s Request for Speedy Trial Leads to Dismissal

    The Court dismissed an inmate’s additional charges because the prison warden did not notify local officials that the inmate intended to invoke his speedy trial rights. The Court dismissed an inmate’s additional charges because the prison warden did not …

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  • Published on October 9, 2023 - 21:58 GMT

    Attorneys Learn What It Means to Be a Magistrate

    Experienced magistrates are building confidence in the Ohio judiciary by offering guidance to the newest judicial officers about the responsibilities of representing a court and serving their community. Sixty-three new magistrates took part in a recent …

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  • Published on October 6, 2023 - 14:19 GMT

    Judge Balances Passions of Law and Horse Racing

    Morgan County Court Judge Michael Lowe handles varied responsibilities as a part-time judge with a private practice. His hobby for the last 40 years also requires him to manage a lot of different duties. “My grandfather had a large stable of horses I …

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  • Published on October 5, 2023 - 22:17 GMT

    Acting Judge Appointed in Belmont County

    Adam Myser will begin his term in Belmont County on Oct. 20. Adam Myser will begin his term in Belmont County on Oct. 20. Attorney Adam L. Myser was appointed today as judge for the Belmont County Court, Northern Division. Myser will assume office on Oct. …

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  • Published on October 4, 2023 - 13:20 GMT

    Search of Truck That Revealed Illegal Gun Found Constitutional

    Court finds a Hamilton County sheriff’s search of a truck that turned up a gun did not violate the driver’s constitutional rights. Court finds a Hamilton County sheriff’s search of a truck that turned up a gun did not violate the driver’s constitutional …

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  • Published on October 3, 2023 - 21:07 GMT

    Judge Takes on Challenges at Work and in Leisure

    Second District Judge Jeffrey Welbaum sits as an assigned visiting judge for the Supreme Court. Second District Judge Jeffrey Welbaum sits as an assigned visiting judge for the Supreme Court. For Judge Jeffrey Welbaum, the most interesting part of his work …

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  • Published on October 2, 2023 - 21:52 GMT

    Acting Judge Appointed to Sandusky County Bench

    Caption. Judicial appointee Cynthia Welty he begin her judgeship for Sandusky County Court District One on Oct. 16. Attorney Cynthia A. Welty was appointed today as judge for Sandusky County Court District One in northwest Ohio. She will assume office on …

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