A physician employed in an executive position who does not directly oversee physicians treating patients does not meet the requirements to testify as an expert witness in a medical malpractice lawsuit, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today. A Supreme Court …
The Ohio Supreme Court will accept public comment on proposed changes to the Rules of Superintendence governing modernization, efficiency, and delivery methods of state courts. The proposed changes also address expectations for litigants, counsel, and the …
The Ohio Supreme Court today disbarred a Columbus attorney for representing multiple clients with conflicting interests, practicing law while under suspension, and failing to cooperate in a disciplinary investigation. In a unanimous per curiam opinion, the …
The Board of Commissioners of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection recently awarded $415,391 to 11 victims of attorney theft. Three former or suspended Ohio attorneys were found to have misappropriated client funds. The actions of two deceased attorneys …
The Ohio Supreme Court will accept public comment on proposed amendments for the annual update to the Rules of Practice and Procedure. Several of the proposals intend to modernize courts and maximize the use of technology. The Court seeks comment on …
Lakewood Municipal Judge Patrick Carroll (left), Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor (center), and U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (right) met for an eviction diversion forum in Lakewood on Thursday. Lakewood Municipal Judge Patrick Carroll (left …
The Ohio Supreme Court today permanently enjoined the city of Cincinnati from enforcing an excise tax on billboard advertising imposed in 2018 to help close a $2.5 million city budget deficit, holding that it violated the billboard operators’ First …
A Cuyahoga County trial court had no obligation to question whether the attorney jointly representing a husband and wife pleading guilty to drug-related charges had a conflict of interest, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today. In a 6-1 decision, the Supreme …
A crime victim asks for reimbursement of the wages lost during the time spent at the offender’s criminal proceedings. A crime victim asks for reimbursement of the wages lost during the time spent at the offender’s criminal proceedings. Prosecutors and …
September 11, 2001, is a day that forever changed the world, especially for first responders at Ground Zero. Among them was a Marine sergeant who now serves the Ohio Supreme Court. Court security officer Jason Thomas was one of the thousands of men and …
The Supreme Court's new resource advises judges on strategies to assist both landlords and tenants. The Supreme Court's new resource advises judges on strategies to assist both landlords and tenants. A new resource guide to help municipal and …
Retired Judge Ronald Adrine's experience on the former U.S. House Select Committee on Assassinations is highlighted in a new Supreme Court video. Retired Judge Ronald Adrine's experience on the former U.S. House Select Committee on Assassinations …
Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor encouraged Ohio's judges to remain proactive in handling COVID-related issues during her State of the Judiciary address. Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor encouraged Ohio's judges to remain proactive in handling …
Judge-designates Jennifer L. Arnold (left) and Robert W. Parrott (right) Judge-designates Jennifer L. Arnold (left) and Robert W. Parrott (right) Two judgeships have been filled following the passing of one jurist and the resignation of another. Jennifer L …
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear eight cases next week, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 7 and 8. The Ohio Supreme Court will hear eight cases next week, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 7 and 8. Faced with thousands of lawsuits from local governments …
The Ohio Supreme Court has issued an order to offer four hours of continuing legal education credit for attorneys to volunteer as poll workers on election day Nov. 2. The Ohio Supreme Court has issued an order to offer four hours of continuing legal …
The Ohio Supreme Court adopted an amendment that will allow a lawyer admitted to practice in another state to provide legal services remotely from Ohio. The amendment will go into effect Sept. 1. The changes were made to the Ohio Rules of Professional …
A Newark woman committed the unauthorized practice of law when she offered legal advice and assistance to an Ohio prison inmate on a quest to have the Licking County prosecutor removed from office, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today. In a per curiam …
Supreme Court Security Officer Jason Thomas details his rescue of two police officers after the Sept. 11 attacks in an upcoming documentary. Supreme Court Security Officer Jason Thomas details his rescue of two police officers after the Sept. 11 attacks in …
A 2012 change in state law describing how to tax commercial property was not intended to consider a leased property as vacant, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today as it rejected an attempt to lower the taxable value of a Lowe’s Home Center by nearly $2.7 …
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