SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Five Seminars Scheduled for 2020 Judicial Candidates
The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct announced the 2020 schedule of judicial campaign conduct seminars for candidates seeking judicial office.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Victims of Attorney Theft Awarded More than $192,000 from Lawyers' Fund
The Board of Commissioners of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection has awarded $192,025 to 15 victims of attorney theft.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Court, Community Source of Hope before, during, after Drug Court Documentary
On a dreary evening in northern Ohio, people gathered to discuss the dark cloud of the drug crisis that looms over the community. But in the midst of all that gray, a rainbow emerged as a beacon of light, much like those who convened to address the epidemic.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Supreme Court Helps Launch Website to Offer Free Legal Resources for Ohioans
A new website is available to help Ohioans access the civil justice system from the tips of their fingers.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
State Challenges $4.5 Million Judgment to Cleveland for Workers’ Compensation Overcharges
The ability of hundreds of local governments to reclaim alleged overpayments of workers’ compensation premiums will be tested when the Ohio Supreme Court considers Cleveland’s $4.5 million judgment it won from the state.
AUGUST 22, 2019
Municipal Bond Buyers Do Not Automatically Acquire Right to Sue
Ohio law does not automatically transfer to the buyer of a municipal bond the seller’s right to sue a financial institution overseeing the repayment of the bonds, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today.
AUGUST 21, 2019
Court Extends Suspension for Lakewood Lawyer Who Practiced While Suspended
The Ohio Supreme Court today indefinitely suspended a Lakewood lawyer who continued to practice while under suspension and engaged in other professional misconduct, including lying to a client and a court about being suspended.
Out-of-State Lawyer to Pay $25,000 for Illegally Practicing in Ohio
An out of state lawyer, who provided legal advice and services to more than six Ohioans, was fined $25,000 by the Ohio Supreme Court today for engaging in the unauthorized practice of law.
AUGUST 20, 2019
State Workers Can Be Fired during Probationary Period at Employer’s Discretion
Ohio government employers have the right to fire civil service employees for unsatisfactory service during their initial probationary periods, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today.
AUGUST 15, 2019
Judge Cannot Impose Community Controls to be Served After Prison Sentence
The Ohio Supreme Court found today that Ohio’s criminal sentencing laws do not allow a trial court to impose community control sanctions for a felony offense to run consecutively to a prison sentence imposed for another felony offense.
AUGUST 14, 2019
Public Bodies Cannot Use Secret Ballots to Take Official Action
A governmental body cannot conduct public business by way of a secret ballot, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today.
AUGUST 13, 2019
Former Lorain County Judge Suspended from Practicing Law
The Ohio Supreme Court today suspended former Lorain County Common Pleas Court Judge James M. Burge from practicing law.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Chief Justice O’Connor Delivers State of the Judiciary Address on Thursday
Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor will deliver the annual State of the Judiciary address in Columbus on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Justice Donnelly, Record Crowd Exhibit Growth of Magistrates
When a record-setting number of magistrates from across Ohio convened in Columbus, they did so to network, share best practices, and keep up with some of the latest judicial obstacles.
Cleveland Domestic Relations Court Creates Free App for Easy, On-the-Go Information
A Cleveland court is using cutting-edge technology to bring the courtroom closer to the hands of litigants and attorneys.
AUGUST 23, 2019
Court’s New HOPE to Tackle Impaired Driving, Addiction
Nine years ago, Judge John Kolesar brought hope to the Sandusky County courts with the implementation of a specialized docket. Now, he has a new HOPE – honesty, openness, participation, and engagement – as part of a re-branding for his two specialty courts.
AUGUST 21, 2019
Governor Appoints Lawrence County Probate and Juvenile Judge
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has announced the appointment of Patricia Sanders to serve as a judge on the Lawrence County Probate and Juvenile Court.
AUGUST 12, 2019
Chief Justice Plays Ambassador for Ohio, Drug Courts at Global Conference
Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor welcomed judges and staff from as far away as Alaska, Hawaii, Albania, Ukraine, and Australia to Ohio and the annual Conference of Court Public Information Officers.
AUGUST 6, 2019
Eighth District Judge Hears Supreme Court Case
Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Eileen A. Gallagher served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case of whether a 19-year-old man convicted for failing to register as a sex offender had his constitutional rights violated because the reporting requirement was based on a juvenile offense.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Chief Justice on Bond Requirements: ‘How Many Lives Have We Ruined as Judges?’ – Columbus Dispatch
Chief Justice Calls for Bail Reform, Gun Background Checks in Annual Speech – Columbus WOSU Public Radio
Misiak Receives Ohio Supreme Court Credentials – Ashtabula Star Beacon
Ohio Supreme Court Appoints Judge to Hear Criminal Complaint Cleveland Firefighters Filed against Chief Angelo Calvillo – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Res Judicata Does Not Doom Akron Property Dispute Claim – Akron Legal News
Disgraced Former Judge Lance Mason Has Chance at Parole after Admitting to Ex-Wife’s Murder – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Brooke Skylar Richardson Sentenced to Time Served; Gets to Go Home Today. ‘I Am Forever Sorry,’ She Says. – Cincinnati Enquirer