MARCH 11, 2014
New Champion of Ohio High School Mock Trial Competition
Sylvania Southview High School took home the trophy March 8 at the Ohio High School Mock Trial State Finals.
MARCH 7, 2014
New Internet Access to Ohio Supreme Court Case Information
A new search feature has been added to the Supreme Court of Ohio’s website to help the public track issues accepted for review by the court.
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
Students from Six Cities to Compete in Mock Trial
High school students from Ohio’s urban schools will prove they have what it takes to be lawyers at the Law and Leadership Institute (LLI) 2014 Mock Trial Competition and Leadership Project Showcase at Columbus Africentric Early College.
MARCH 11, 2014
Supreme Court Suspends Cleveland, Minford Attorneys
Two attorneys from opposite ends of the state were suspended from the practice of law today by the Ohio Supreme Court for violating professional conduct rules.
MARCH 10, 2014
Youngstown Man Appeals Death Sentence for 1985 Murder of Neighbor
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in the death penalty appeal of a Youngstown man convicted in 2007 of murdering a local college student who was his neighbor.
MARCH 6, 2014
Appeals Court Reverses Insurance Policy Cancellation Notice Before Premium Due Date
A Cleveland insurance company’s cancellation notice before a customer’s premium due date did not cancel the policy because a 10-day grace period is built into the state statute, according to a ruling Monday by the Ninth District Court of Appeals.
Supreme Court Rules Ohio’s Child-Enticement Law Too Broadly Written
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled today that Ohio’s child-enticement statute is unconstitutional because it prohibits a significant amount of constitutionally protected activity.
MARCH 5, 2014
New Appellate Counsel Entitled to Obtain Client’s Presentence Investigation Report For Appeal
A newly appointed appellate attorney has the right to view the presentence investigation report considered by the court in a defendant’s trial, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today.
MARCH 4, 2014
Oldest Ohio Retired Judge Dies at 105
Joe Milton Moorhead, believed to be the oldest retired judge in Ohio, died Saturday at age 105 with his family by his side, according to an obituary today in The (Findlay) Courier.
MARCH 3, 2014
Ohio Supreme Court’s Female Majority in the Minority Nationwide
Each March, the contributions of women are celebrated during National Women’s History Month.
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
First District Judge Fischer and Third District Judge Preston Hear Supreme Court Case
First District Court of Appeals Judge Patrick Fischer and Third District Court of Appeals Judge Vernon Preston served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments involving a judicial campaign complaint.
First District Judge DeWine Hears Supreme Court Case
First District Court of Appeals Judge Pat DeWine served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in an insurance dispute that stems from a fatal car crash involving a parked commercial trailer.
Project Improves Energy Costs at Federal Courthouse
The Joseph P. Kinneary U.S. Courthouse has stood along the Scioto River in downtown Columbus for 80 years.
MARCH 11, 2014
Ohio Supreme Court Hearing Youngstown Murder Case – Youngstown Vindicator
Ex-NFL Player’s Suit against Cleveland's ‘Jock Tax’ Sent to Mediation by Ohio Supreme Court – Cleveland Plain Dealer
ACLU: Bar Juvenile Court Shackles if No Hearing – Associated Press
Ohio Libertarian Candidates Appeal to Get Names on May Ballot – Reuters
Ohio Supreme Court Decision Sought on Maier Candidacy – Alliance Review
Commissioner Says Law Governing Sheriff’s Possible Suspension Needs Changed – Athens Messenger
Attorney’s License Suspended – Warren Tribune Chronicle
North Royalton will Appeal State Order to Make City Land Available for Oil and Gas Well – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Leader of Check Scheme Won’t Get Shorter Sentence – Columbus Daily Reporter
Court Rules Rapist’s 47-Year Sentence Wasn’t Cruel, Unusual – Columbus Daily Reporter
Thief who Tried to Scam Victim at Home Loses Appeal – Akron Legal News