The Ohio Supreme Court has approved the adoption of a new standard probate form for use by those seeking to correct their birth certificate. The new form is in response to recent federal litigation concerning the ability of transgender Ohioans to change …
The Ohio Supreme Court today sanctioned an Ottawa County common pleas court judge for engaging in Facebook conversations over a six-month period with an offender who had both civil and criminal matters pending before the judge. In a unanimous per curiam …
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued two opinions replacing those previously issued under the former Code of Professional Responsibility and former Code of Judicial Conduct. Advisory Opinion 2021-6 advises newly elected or appointed judges …
A copy of a legal-opinion letter to a county auditor must be turned over to a political challenger because the auditor had disclosed its contents, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today. In a unanimous per curiam opinion, the Supreme Court ruled Clermont …
Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor spoke to nearly 100 viewers during a League of Women Voters of Ohio’s “Lunching with the League” event this week to answer a number of …
The Commission on Specialized Dockets balances advisory and administrative duties to help treatment courts in Ohio grow. The Commission on Specialized Dockets balances advisory and administrative duties to help treatment courts in Ohio grow. Editor’s Note …
Retired Ohio lawyer and radio personality Eric Deters was fined $6,500 for engaging in the unauthorized practice of law by providing case-specific legal advice to clients of his former law firm, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today. The Supreme Court …
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct announced today that it has filed five disciplinary case reports with the Ohio Supreme Court. Three reports recommend discipline for attorneys charged with professional misconduct, one report recommends discipline for …
The QRTP toolkit explains a new federal child welfare law and details how courts can incorporate it into short-term non-family placement for children with specific treatment needs. The QRTP toolkit explains a new federal child welfare law and details how …
Judge Joyce Campbell will continue her work with the NAMI national Board of Directors for another three years. Judge Joyce Campbell will continue her work with the NAMI national Board of Directors for another three years. Fairfield Municipal Court Judge …
Judge-appointee Dana Preisse Judge-appointee Dana Preisse A former Franklin County drug court judge, Dana S. Preisse, was appointed today to a seat on the county bench where she served for 24 years. The appointment was made by Gov. Mike DeWine. On Aug. 16 …
Amendments to statewide judicial rules now permit mediation for some civil stalking protection orders. Amendments to statewide judicial rules now permit mediation for some civil stalking protection orders. Some neighborly disputes may now have a home …
To many, studying for the bar exam is a full-time job. For one applicant, who doubles as a judicial law clerk, he prefers to be even busier. Troy Nance, who works for Akron Municipal Judge Ron Cable, was balancing his day job while cramming in bar prep …
An Ohio appeals court is sending a dispute between a Hamilton County pawnshop and a victim of stolen jewelry — that reached the Ohio Supreme Court — back to the trial court for the fourth time in seven years. The First District Court of Appeals recently …
Judge-designate Courtney Caparella-Kraemer Judge-designate Courtney Caparella-Kraemer A Liberty Township attorney was appointed to the bench of the Butler County Court #1 today. The appointment by Gov. Mike DeWine takes effect Aug. 9. Judge-designate …
Justice Michael Donnelly’s article advocates for changes to plea deals to ensure transparency and consistency. Justice Michael Donnelly’s article advocates for changes to plea deals to ensure transparency and consistency. An Ohio Supreme Court justice is …
A task force to study Ohio courts’ use of technology during COVID has released its report with recommendations. A task force to study Ohio courts’ use of technology during COVID has released its report with recommendations. A task force created to study …
The court visitor program toolkit strives to create community-based support for probate courts in guardianship cases. (Credit: iStock/VorDa) The court visitor program toolkit strives to create community-based support for probate courts in guardianship …
George C. Brinkman George C. Brinkman Because the trial judge failed to verbally advise George C. Brinkman at the time he pleaded guilty that he was waiving his rights to confront witnesses against him and to have his guilt proved beyond a reasonable doubt …
Judge-designate Natasha Kennedy Judge-designate Natasha Kennedy A Bellefontaine magistrate was appointed to the Logan County Common Pleas Family Court today. The appointment by Gov. Mike DeWine takes effect Aug. 2. Judge-designate Natasha Kennedy will …
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