Eighth District Judge Lisa Forbes hears her first Supreme Court oral argument. Eighth District Judge Lisa Forbes hears her first Supreme Court oral argument. Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Lisa B. Forbes has a deep appreciation for America’s …
Jennifer J. Ciccone begins her judgeship for Struthers Municipal Court next week. Jennifer J. Ciccone begins her judgeship for Struthers Municipal Court next week. Jennifer J. Ciccone was appointed today as judge for Struthers Municipal Court in Mahoning …
Twelfth District Judge Matthew Byrne hears a Supreme Court oral argument. Twelfth District Judge Matthew Byrne hears a Supreme Court oral argument. Twelfth District Court of Appeals Judge Matthew Byrne knows there’s a need for education about the judiciary …
Twelfth District Judge Michael Powell sits for a Supreme Court oral argument. Twelfth District Judge Michael Powell sits for a Supreme Court oral argument. Judge Michael Powell has been hearing cases for the last 11 years on the Twelfth District Court of …
The Court ruled an oil well owner that paid a fine for pollution violations caused by a drilling company could recoup the fine from the driller. The Court ruled an oil well owner that paid a fine for pollution violations caused by a drilling company could …
The Leadership Honors Program at the University of Dayton School of Law helps train the next generation of lawyer-leaders. Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Patrick F. Fischer was a featured speaker of the group’s Round Table Series where first year law …
A Columbus attorney was suspended by the Supreme Court of Ohio today for two years, with 18 months stayed, for accepting fees for an adoption case but not following through with the work. Ric Daniell was also found to have violated rules governing the use …
Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy spoke to more than 400 judges during the State of the Judiciary. Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy spoke to more than 400 judges during the State of the Judiciary. Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy delivered the annual State of …
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has announced a schedule of five judicial campaign conduct seminars for candidates seeking judicial office in 2024. The Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct requires each candidate for judicial office, including incumbent …
Court approves Dominion Energy’s rate increase to cover past infrastructure costs. Court approves Dominion Energy’s rate increase to cover past infrastructure costs. A portion of a PUCO order allowing Dominion Energy to collect approximately $73 million …
The Supreme Court of Ohio will consider an appeal of a trial court's preliminary injunction on a 2019 abortion law. The Supreme Court of Ohio will consider an appeal of a trial court's preliminary injunction on a 2019 abortion law. Since the U.S. …
The Board of Commissioners of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection recently reimbursed $465,462.39 to 18 victims of attorney theft. Three former or suspended Ohio attorneys were determined to have engaged in dishonest conduct resulting in financial …
The Supreme Court of Ohio invites school groups to come learn about Ohio’s judicial system. The Court’s award-winning education program is now accepting applications to offset travel expenses, so more schools can take advantage of the learning experience. …
The Supreme Court of Ohio is accepting public comment on proposed amendments to the Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio and the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct. The amendments would revise the responsibilities of the Supreme Court and its …
The Supreme Court of Ohio has opened a 45-day period for public comment on proposed amendments to the Rules of Practice and Procedure in Ohio Courts. Proposed changes to the rules of practice and procedure include: Deadlines for certain post-arrest events …
A student has sued Ohio State University for charging students the full price of tuition and fees during COVID-19 shutdowns without providing in-person instruction and full access to campus facilities. A student has sued Ohio State University for charging …
A Cuyahoga County lawyer serving a three-year prison term for a drug-related crime has been indefinitely suspended from the practice of law today by the Supreme Court of Ohio. Shawn A. Romer of Fairview Park has been under an interim suspension since March …
The Supreme Court ruled in a case involving a Pennsylvania trucking company, a Cleveland area truck seller, and a warranty from a North Carolina firm. The Supreme Court ruled in a case involving a Pennsylvania trucking company, a Cleveland area truck …
Leaders in judicial education from across the U.S. and the Caribbean gathered in Ohio to learn about new ideas and services to enhance the court experience for the people they serve. More than 100 people from the National Association for State Judicial …
Settlement weeks allow people to have more control over their cases through mediation while freeing up judges, magistrates, and court staff for more intricate legal disputes. A special week devoted to resolving court cases and lessening caseloads is a tool …
