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There were 1,415 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 454,491 in the last 365 days.

Court News Ohio Press Releases

1,323 Press Releases
  • Published on May 12, 2023 - 17:20 GMT

    Justice Urges: Listen to Others with Whom You Disagree Country to Listen to Opposing Views

    Justice Patrick F. Fischer receives the Ohio Bar Medal, the highest honor presented by the Ohio State Bar Association. Justice Patrick F. Fischer receives the Ohio Bar Medal, the highest honor presented by the Ohio State Bar Association. Justice Patrick F …

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  • Published on May 12, 2023 - 17:20 GMT

    Reducing Court Backlogs, Restoring Lives are Priorities for Chief Justice

    Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy spoke to those gathered at the Ohio State Bar Association Annual Meeting. Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy spoke to those gathered at the Ohio State Bar Association Annual Meeting. The justice system can improve when lawyers …

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  • Published on May 12, 2023 - 15:11 GMT

    Attorney Appointed Tuscarawas County Judge

    Attorney James Ong will begin his judgeship on May 29. Attorney James Ong will begin his judgeship on May 29. Attorney James J. Ong was appointed as judge for Tuscarawas County Court. Ong fills the seat formerly held by Judge Brad Hillyer who retired in …

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  • Published on May 11, 2023 - 13:53 GMT

    Board Overseeing Opioid Settlement Funds Must Make Records Public

    The Court ruled the foundation distributing settlement funds from opioid lawsuits must release its public records. The Court ruled the foundation distributing settlement funds from opioid lawsuits must release its public records. The foundation formed to …

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  • Published on May 10, 2023 - 21:56 GMT

    Conduct Board Schedules May Disciplinary Hearing

    The Board of Professional Conduct announces one May disciplinary hearing. The Board of Professional Conduct announces one May disciplinary hearing. The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced one May disciplinary hearing involving an attorney …

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  • Published on May 9, 2023 - 18:40 GMT

    Court Asked to Extend Time to Sue When Secret Lies Are Discovered

    Court considers extending time to sue for defamation to when secret lies are discovered. Court considers extending time to sue for defamation to when secret lies are discovered. In 2020, Thomas Weidman, a township trustee in Warren County, found out he was …

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  • Published on May 8, 2023 - 21:31 GMT

    Sports Principles Also Apply to Judge’s Work

    Second District Judge Christopher Epley hears his first Supreme Court oral arguments. Second District Judge Christopher Epley hears his first Supreme Court oral arguments. The ball can bounce any way on a soccer field or in a courtroom. That’s something …

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  • Published on May 3, 2023 - 14:30 GMT

    Pursuit of Excellence Leads Judge to Supreme Court

    Tenth District Judge Terri Jamison sits for her first Supreme Court oral argument. Tenth District Judge Terri Jamison sits for her first Supreme Court oral argument. Judge Terri Jamison’s life approach comes from the motto of her elementary school in rural …

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  • Published on May 3, 2023 - 13:24 GMT

    Burglary Conviction Vacated for Man Who Strolled Into Open Garage to Steal Leaf Blower

    The Supreme Court of Ohio today vacated the burglary conviction of a man who walked past a homeowner into his open garage and stole a $500 leaf blower, finding the offender did not use “force, stealth, or deception” to commit the crime. Instead, the …

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  • Published on May 2, 2023 - 16:57 GMT

    Court Provides Unique Learning Opportunity for Future Lawyers

    For law students considering careers in the justice system, they had a unique chance to experience the state’s high court on their campus. University of Cincinnati College of Law students met with Supreme Court of Ohio justices as part of its Off-Site …

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  • Published on May 2, 2023 - 13:42 GMT

    Attorney Who Led Police on High-Speed Chase Indefinitely Suspended

    An Urbana attorney, who led police on a nearly 100 mph car chase while intoxicated, was indefinitely suspended from the practice of law by the Supreme Court of Ohio today. In a unanimous per curiam opinion, the Supreme Court suspended Ryan Reed. He has …

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  • Published on April 28, 2023 - 20:08 GMT

    Statewide Reentry Task Force Announced

    Today, Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy announced a Supreme Court of Ohio Reentry Task Force. The multidisciplinary task force representing state and local agencies, judges, law enforcement, and community health and rehabilitation partners will be chaired …

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  • Published on April 28, 2023 - 17:53 GMT

    Practice and Procedure Rule Proposals Filed With General Assembly

    The Supreme Court has submitted rule changes for court practices and procedures with the General Assembly. The Supreme Court has submitted rule changes for court practices and procedures with the General Assembly. A series of proposed changes to the …

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  • Published on April 28, 2023 - 12:36 GMT

    February Ohio Bar Exam Results Released

    The Supreme Court of Ohio has released results from the February 2023 Ohio Bar Examination. There were 141 first-time test takers and 60% of them earned passing scores. A total of 358 people sat for the exam and 151 passed. In January 2022, the …

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  • Published on April 27, 2023 - 13:23 GMT

    Court Suspends Lawyer Who Sought ‘Daddy-Daughter’ Sexual Relationship With Client

    A Lancaster attorney was suspended from the practice of law for two years, with one year stayed by the Supreme Court of Ohio today. He was found to have taken advantage of a client, seeking a  “daddy/daughter dynamic in and out of the bedroom.” In a …

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  • Published on April 26, 2023 - 16:15 GMT

    Visiting Judge Credits Cousin for Life in Law

    Seventh District Judge David D’Apolito hears his first Supreme Court case. Seventh District Judge David D’Apolito hears his first Supreme Court case. Growing up in Youngstown, Seventh District Court of Appeals Judge David D’Apolito was inspired by his …

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  • Published on April 25, 2023 - 16:00 GMT

    Teen Argues Miranda Rights Can’t Be Read to Juveniles in Midst of Questioning

    Police investigating a 2019 Cleveland shooting questioned a teenager in his home for an hour, then read his Miranda rights. Police investigating a 2019 Cleveland shooting questioned a teenager in his home for an hour, then read his Miranda rights. Miranda …

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  • Published on April 25, 2023 - 14:58 GMT

    Students Experience Justice at Ohio’s Highest Level

    Students from across Cincinnati got an education from the state’s highest court and a glimpse into a possible career path at the 81st session of Off-Site Court. The Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral arguments in front of students and teachers from six local …

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  • Published on April 14, 2023 - 21:28 GMT

    Wayne County Magistrate Appointed Judge

    Magistrate Nathan Shaker will start his judgeship on May 1. Magistrate Nathan Shaker will start his judgeship on May 1. Magistrate Nathan Shaker was appointed today as judge for Wayne County Municipal Court. Shaker fills the open seat previously held by …

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  • Published on April 13, 2023 - 18:12 GMT

    New Courthouse Reflects Growing Community

    Medina County has a new courthouse as part of a larger makeover that improves judicial services for its residents. The new courthouse was built to upgrade the facilities for the common pleas general, juvenile, and probate divisions, and the clerk’s office …

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