Fourth District Judge Michael Hess sat as a visiting jurist on the Ohio Supreme Court for the first time on Tuesday. Fourth District Judge Michael Hess sat as a visiting jurist on the Ohio Supreme Court for the first time on Tuesday. Fourth District Court …
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced two February disciplinary hearings involving attorneys. All hearings – unless otherwise noted – begin at 10 a.m., take place before a three-member panel of the board, and are open to the public. …
To reopen a criminal appeal, an offender needs to demonstrate there are legitimate grounds to claim the appeal was lost because of ineffective assistance of counsel, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. If an appellate court grants the reopening, the …
The Supreme Court of Ohio today invalidated proposed Ohio House and Senate districts maps in their entirety and ordered the Ohio Redistricting Commission to be reconstituted, convene, and adopt entirely new General Assembly maps. In a 4-3 decision, the …
If a juvenile court finds no probable cause that a child committed a criminal act, then an adult court has no authority to re-charge and prosecute the juvenile on that charge, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. In a 4-3 decision, the Supreme Court …
A conviction for rape requires evidence that the accused inserted a body part or object into another person, not that the accused compelled another to insert a body part or object into the accused, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. Applying that …
A state law imposes restrictions on picketing at certain residences and private workplaces during labor disputes. A state law imposes restrictions on picketing at certain residences and private workplaces during labor disputes. Following a year attempting …
The desktop guide allows clerks and staff to quickly find answers for a wide range of probate questions. The desktop guide allows clerks and staff to quickly find answers for a wide range of probate questions. The Supreme Court of Ohio has published a …
The latest Ohio Lawyer Magazine features Justice Michael P. Donnelly. The latest Ohio Lawyer Magazine features Justice Michael P. Donnelly. Justice Michael Donnelly of the Supreme Court of Ohio is featured in this month’s Ohio Lawyer Magazine, a …
The Specialized Dockets Section has highlighted four tactics to help local courts prevent and, if necessary, treat overdoses. The Specialized Dockets Section has highlighted four tactics to help local courts prevent and, if necessary, treat overdoses. On …
Moving forward, applicants seeking to practice law in Ohio must do so through the Bar Admissions Portal. Moving forward, applicants seeking to practice law in Ohio must do so through the Bar Admissions Portal. It’s a new year and a convenient, new …
The Civil Justice Fund has awarded nearly $1.6 million to legal aid efforts since the program began in 2017. The Civil Justice Fund has awarded nearly $1.6 million to legal aid efforts since the program began in 2017. The Supreme Court of Ohio is now …
The Court considers whether hearings to contest speed-camera tickets were fair. The Court considers whether hearings to contest speed-camera tickets were fair. Tucked near the northeast corner of Hamilton, Ohio, is New Miami, a village of about 2,500 …
The Court today invalidated the General Assembly map of Ohio’s 15 U.S. House districts. The Court today invalidated the General Assembly map of Ohio’s 15 U.S. House districts. The Supreme Court of Ohio today invalidated the Ohio General Assembly bill that …
New maps for Ohio House and Senate districts must be re-drawn. The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today that the maps do not meet voter-approved provisions of the Ohio Constitution to reduce partisan political gerrymandering. In a 4-3 decision, the Supreme …
The Supreme Court has emphasized improved local court accessibility and operational versatility during the pandemic with significant increases in tech grant funding. The Ohio Supreme Court is inviting local courts to apply for grants to upgrade technology …
The Ohio Supreme Court will accept public comment until Feb. 21 on proposed amendments for the annual update to the Rules of Practice and Procedure for Ohio courts. Several of the proposals intend to modernize courts and maximize the use of technology. …
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced three January disciplinary hearings involving attorneys. All hearings – unless otherwise noted – begin at 10 a.m., take place before a three-member panel of the board, and are open to the public. …
Lyn Tolan took over as the Supreme Court’s director of public information on Jan. 3. Lyn Tolan took over as the Supreme Court’s director of public information on Jan. 3. Lyn Tolan has been named as the director of public information for the Supreme Court …
After 31 years of distinction, Judge Patrick Carroll steps down from the bench. After 31 years of distinction, Judge Patrick Carroll steps down from the bench. After more than three decades of service, Lakewood Municipal Judge Patrick Carroll has retired. …
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