Editor’s Note: This story is part of a series on the Ohio Supreme Court’s boards and commissions. Expanding knowledge and adapting to changing landscapes are essential within the judiciary. For decades, that’s been the driving force behind the Ohio Supreme …
A state “tolling” law enacted during the coronavirus crisis postponed the running of time limitations for filing legal documents, and that law applies to appeals submitted to the Board of Tax Appeals, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today. In a unanimous per …
The Portage County commissioners’ use of a “consent agenda,” allowing them to conduct all of the official business of its solid waste district in less than a minute, may have violated the Ohio open meetings act, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today. In a …
When a domestic relations court improperly orders pension benefits to be divided in a way that is contrary to a prior divorce decree, that error does not make the court’s order void and unenforceable, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today. The Supreme Court …
The Ohio Supreme Court is accepting public comment until Aug. 26 on amendments that would add “Child Welfare Law” to the fields of law subject to specialization designation in Ohio. The amendments would define Child Welfare Law as the practice of law …
During the pandemic, the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation reports that 3,735 Ohio lawyers replied with information about their pro bono practices. During the pandemic, the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation reports that 3,735 Ohio lawyers replied with …
The nomination deadline is Aug. 6 for the 2021 John and Ginny Elam Pro Bono Award. The nomination deadline is Aug. 6 for the 2021 John and Ginny Elam Pro Bono Award. The input of Ohio’s legal community is requested in identifying candidates for the 2021 …
Two northern Ohio attorneys received partially stayed suspensions today after unsuccessfully arguing to the Ohio Supreme Court that they should not be barred from practicing law. Richard Barbera of Medina was suspended for 18 months, with 12 months stayed …
Death-row inmage James Worley. Death-row inmage James Worley. The Ohio Supreme Court today affirmed the death penalty imposed on James Worley for the 2016 murder of a 20-year-old girl he bound and suffocated. In a unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court …
The Ohio Supreme Court today suspended a Hamilton County lawyer for one year, with six months stayed, for several professional conduct violations, including failure to properly oversee a paralegal who embezzled $200,000 from his law office. In a unanimous …
The Ohio Supreme Court today indefinitely suspended a Cleveland Heights attorney convicted of attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. In a unanimous per curiam opinion, the Court suspended Michael Cosgrove. He has been under an interim suspension …
Supreme Court rejects challenge to OSU Airport’s tax-exempt status. Supreme Court rejects challenge to OSU Airport’s tax-exempt status. The Ohio Supreme Court today rejected a challenge to the Ohio State University Airport’s tax-exempt status, finding the …
A series of rule changes regarding practice and procedure in Ohio’s courts take effect July 1. The Ohio Supreme Court amendments alter rules governing civil, criminal, and appellate proceedings, and rules of evidence. The amendments were submitted to the …
Ohio attorneys must register for the 2021-2023 biennium by Sept. 1. Ohio attorneys must register for the 2021-2023 biennium by Sept. 1. Ohio attorneys are reminded to register for the 2021-2023 biennium by Sept. 1. Online registration on the Attorney …
The Ohio Supreme Court today suspended an Elyria lawyer for two years, with one year stayed, for conduct relating to her 2020 theft conviction for overbilling Lorain County for work she did as a court-appointed attorney. In a unanimous per curiam opinion …
Today's Ohio Supreme Court decision allows the state to pursue claims on a portion of the estimated 14,000 vehicles sold or leased in the state in 2016. Today's Ohio Supreme Court decision allows the state to pursue claims on a portion of the …
A new data platform will aid Ohio courts in reporting criminal sentencing information as the first step in creating a statewide database. A new data platform will aid Ohio courts in reporting criminal sentencing information as the first step in creating a …
Toledo Magistrate Linda Knepp was appointed to the Lucas County Juvenile Court and will take the bench July 6. Toledo Magistrate Linda Knepp was appointed to the Lucas County Juvenile Court and will take the bench July 6. Toledo Magistrate Linda Knepp has …
A state trooper was parked in a service station lot doing paperwork when a customer directed the officer’s attention to another patron’s car and yelled: “Hey, you need to stop that vehicle. That lady is drunk.” The trooper stopped the driver, revealing …
Men sentenced to death challenge the validity of Ohio’s protocol for executing prisoners. Men sentenced to death challenge the validity of Ohio’s protocol for executing prisoners. Two men on death row believe Ohio’s process for executing prisoners is …
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