The conduct board’s suggestions include six sanctions – five attorneys and a judge – and a lawyer reinstatement. The conduct board’s suggestions include six sanctions – five attorneys and a judge – and a lawyer reinstatement. The Ohio Board of Professional …
Northeast Ohio attorney Timothy Sterkel was appointed today as the judge for South Euclid Municipal Court. Sterkel will join the court on Dec. 16. He must win election in November 2023 for a new six-year term on Jan. 1, 2024. He fills the seat left open …
The cutoff date to file a medical malpractice lawsuit is extended if a medical practitioner flees the state within the four-year lawsuit deadline, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. In a 4-3 decision, the Supreme Court revived many medical malpractice …
The Court ruled the Ohio History Connection can proceed with its efforts to acquire the Octagon Earthworks of Newark. The Court ruled the Ohio History Connection can proceed with its efforts to acquire the Octagon Earthworks of Newark. The Ohio History …
A father’s attempt to prevent a couple from adopting his newborn the baby failed because the father waited too long to file his objection. A father’s attempt to prevent a couple from adopting his newborn the baby failed because the father waited too long …
The Supreme Court of Ohio has ordered a new sentencing hearing for a former college student sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her newborn baby in the bathroom of her sorority house. In 4-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that Emile Weaver …
The Supreme Court of Ohio is updating rules for prospective attorneys that removes mental health diagnosis and treatment as a specific consideration from its application process. The changes to Rule I of the Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio no …
The art within the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center shares the history of Ohio and the state judicial system. A new three-painting mural, “Century of Women and the Law,” is the latest addition. The mural illustrates the fight for women’s right to vote …
The Board of Commissioners of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection recently awarded $124,336 to 11 victims of attorney theft. Five former Ohio attorneys were found to have failed to refund an unearned fee. Five deceased attorneys also were involved in …
Ret. Judge Michael Jackson was among 20 people inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Ret. Judge Michael Jackson was among 20 people inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Retired Cuyahoga County Judge Michael Jackson …
The Court vacated the prison sentence of a 14-year-old boy with multiple personalities who murdered his father’s girlfriend. The Court vacated the prison sentence of a 14-year-old boy with multiple personalities who murdered his father’s girlfriend. The …
Public comments about proposed amendments to rules regarding defense in death penalty cases are due to the Court by Jan. 12. Public comments about amendments to rules regarding defense in death penalty cases are due to the Court by Jan. 12. The Supreme …
The 45-day public comment period for responses about proposed changes regarding attorney liability insurance ends on Jan. 12. The 45-day public comment period for responses about proposed changes regarding attorney liability insurance ends on Jan. 12. The …
The Court ruled streaming services do not have to pay the same franchise fees to local governments paid by wired TV and phone companies. The Court ruled streaming services do not have to pay the same franchise fees to local governments paid by wired TV and …
Death row inmate Kristopher Garrett Death row inmate Kristopher Garrett The Supreme Court of Ohio today affirmed the death sentence of a Franklin County man who killed his ex-girlfriend and 4-year-old daughter by repeatedly stabbing them. The Supreme Court …
Before transferring a minor to face criminal charges in adult court, a juvenile judge must consider if prosecutors presented more than a mere suspicion of guilt. However, the judge does not decide the merits of competing prosecution and defense theories …
The Board's cases include an attorney facing a possible sanction and a reinstatement claim. The Board's cases include an attorney facing a possible sanction and a reinstatement claim. The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced two …
An injured employee does not have to go through arbitration before suing his employer, according to a Supreme Court ruling. An injured employee does not have to go through arbitration before suing his employer, according to a Supreme Court ruling. A …
The Supreme Court ruled that a chiropractic firm cannot be sued after a malpractice suit against the physician was dismissed. The Supreme Court ruled that a chiropractic firm cannot be sued after a malpractice suit against the physician was dismissed. If …
Court rules NASCAR does not have to pay state commercial activities tax. Court rules NASCAR does not have to pay state commercial activities tax. The money NASCAR makes from selling the rights to broadcast stock car races and merchandise to Ohio fans is …
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