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Court News Ohio Press Releases

1,323 Press Releases
  • Published on March 12, 2022 - 01:00 GMT

    Victims of Attorney Theft Awarded More Than $234,000

    To date, the Lawyers’ Fund has awarded more than $23 million to consumers. To date, the Lawyers’ Fund has awarded more than $23 million to consumers. The Board of Commissioners of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection reimbursed $234,450.24 to nine …

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  • Published on March 9, 2022 - 23:48 GMT

    Fourth District Judge Hears First Supreme Court Argument

    Fourth District Judge Jason Smith sat as a Supreme Court visiting jurist for the first time on Wednesday. Fourth District Judge Jason Smith sat as a Supreme Court visiting jurist for the first time on Wednesday. Fourth District Court of Appeals Judge Jason …

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  • Published on March 9, 2022 - 20:31 GMT

    Court Seeks Public Comment on Proposed CLE Changes

    The Supreme Court of Ohio will accept public comment until April 21 on proposed amendments to Rule X of the Rules of the Government of the Bar of Ohio regarding continuing legal education (CLE) regulations. The recommended changes address technological …

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  • Published on March 8, 2022 - 01:07 GMT

    Supreme Court Offers CLE Credit for Poll Workers

    For the fourth election running, Ohio attorneys can receive CLE for serving as poll workers for the upcoming primaries. For the fourth election running, Ohio attorneys can receive CLE for serving as poll workers for the upcoming primaries. The Supreme …

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  • Published on March 1, 2022 - 20:40 GMT

    Local Governments Fear Open Meeting ‘Bounty Hunters’

    Court considers if open meeting “bounty hunters” can seeks fines from local governments. Court considers if open meeting “bounty hunters” can seeks fines from local governments. By reviewing the minutes of local government meetings, a Portage County man …

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  • Published on February 25, 2022 - 18:51 GMT

    African American Tribute on Supreme Court Website

    The Supreme Court's newest webpage presents notable people and events that detail Black struggles and achievements in the legal realm. The Supreme Court's newest webpage presents notable people and events that detail Black struggles and …

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  • Published on February 24, 2022 - 15:14 GMT

    Attorney Suspended for Damaging Reputation of Opposing Lawyer, Legal Community

    The Supreme Court of Ohio today suspended a Cuyahoga County lawyer for asking a judge to refer an opposing attorney for mental health screening to pressure that attorney into dismissing a contentious case. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court …

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  • Published on February 23, 2022 - 15:06 GMT

    State Can Block Oil and Gas Sales from Land Purchased with Conservation Grants

    The Ohio Public Works Commission can restrict the transfer of mineral rights for drilling of natural gas from land purchased with a grant from the voter-approved Clean Ohio Conservation Fund, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. A divided Supreme Court …

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  • Published on February 22, 2022 - 23:23 GMT

    Nurse, Mom, Veteran Navigates Unique Journey to Bar Exam

    Christine Pokryfky celebrating her time as a student and graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law with her son Jack and husband Ean. Christine Pokryfky celebrating her time as a student and graduate of Case Western Reserve University …

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  • Published on February 22, 2022 - 14:35 GMT

    Court’s Errors in Imposing Postrelease Control Could Not Be Corrected 10 Years Later

    A claim by either the offender or the prosecutor that a trial court made a mistake when imposing postrelease control must be challenged on direct appeal, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. In a 4-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that prosecutors …

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  • Published on February 17, 2022 - 21:51 GMT

    Online Forum to Assist Courts With Technology Questions

    Soon-to-launch Ask IT service will offer courts a way to discuss technology questions and options. Soon-to-launch Ask IT service will offer courts a way to discuss technology questions and options. Information technology leaders in Ohio’s judicial system …

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  • Published on February 17, 2022 - 14:23 GMT

    Police Officer Cannot Anonymously Sue Protestors

    A Cincinnati police officer cannot conceal his identity as he sues protestors for claiming that he is a white supremacist, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. The Supreme Court lifted the order by Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Shanahan …

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  • Published on February 16, 2022 - 21:15 GMT

    Making the Case for Transparency and Reform in Plea Negotiations

    Justice Michael P. Donnelly Justice Michael P. Donnelly Plea agreements and motions to withdraw pleas are often the subject of appeals or requests for post-conviction relief. Justice Michael P. Donnelly of the Supreme Court of Ohio recently shared ideas …

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  • Published on February 16, 2022 - 14:23 GMT

    Appeals Court Ruling Denying Speed Camera Ticket Refunds Stands

    The Village of New Miami will not have to refund $3 million to motorists who received camera-generated speeding tickets, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. In a 4-3 decision not to decide the case, the Supreme Court let stand the Twelfth District Court …

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  • Published on February 15, 2022 - 17:56 GMT

    Mediation and Dispute Resolution at Your Fingertips

    A Supreme Court podcast expands the skills of mediators and details the many ways that dispute resolution can be used. A Supreme Court podcast expands the skills of mediators and details the many ways that dispute resolution can be used. With a growing …

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  • Published on February 14, 2022 - 17:46 GMT

    Guardianship Rules Changes Address Disputed Visitations and Abuse

    Upcoming rule amendments will focus on a number of matters about the well-being of people under a court’s legal care. Upcoming rule amendments will focus on a number of matters about the well-being of people under a court’s legal care. The Supreme Court of …

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  • Published on February 14, 2022 - 15:25 GMT

    Board of Professional Conduct Files Disciplinary Recommendations

    The Board of Professional Conduct has filed five disciplinary case reports with the Supreme Court of Ohio. Four reports recommend discipline for attorneys charged with professional misconduct. One report recommends denying the reinstatement of a suspended …

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  • Published on February 11, 2022 - 04:46 GMT

    “No Contact” Order Does Not Deprive Parent of Right to Contest Adoption

    A parent under a court order to have no contact with his children did not lose his right to consent to their adoption because he was not in regular contact with them, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. Ohio law generally requires a parent’s consent for …

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  • Published on February 9, 2022 - 17:05 GMT

    Updated Probate Forms Available Now

    Amendments within guardianships, name changes, and the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program led to alterations in some probate forms. Amendments within guardianships, name changes, and the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program led to alterations in some probate …

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  • Published on February 9, 2022 - 14:35 GMT

    Court Rejects Sanction for Attorney Who Pre-Notarized Document

    The Supreme Court of Ohio today ruled a Mahoning County attorney should not be sanctioned for notarizing a document without actually witnessing it being signed. A divided Supreme Court found that Joseph Macejko of Poland, Ohio, never intended for the …

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