NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Leadership and Legal Lineage: Court Administrative Director’s Perfect Pairing
The Ohio Supreme Court revolves around seven justices, but beyond the bench, there are hundreds of employees in 12 divisions who provide the jurists with professional support. Fittingly, the Court’s highest-ranking officer is an Army veteran, administrative director Jeffrey Hagler.
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Court, Community Aid Former Service Members on Heels of Veterans Day
People go to the Summit County Courthouse for a variety of reasons. In connection with Veterans Day, the common pleas court expanded upon its services as part of a community-based event to help former service members who wound up in the judicial system.
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Banks Entitled to Restitution for Forged Checks
Under Ohio law, banks can be considered “victims” of forgery and a court can order a Franklin County man to pay restitution to three banks where he cashed seven checks, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today.
Court Directed to Reconsider How It Reduced Woman’s Prison Sentence from 65 to 15 Years
An Ohio appeals court used the wrong state laws to guide its decision to reduce the prison sentence of a Delaware County woman from 65 years to 15 years for stealing thousands of items from nursing home and assisted-living residents, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today.
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Township Cannot Be Sued based on Hiring and Supervision of Officer Who Injured Motorist
Under Ohio law, a township cannot be held liable for negligence in the hiring, training, or supervising of a police officer who subsequently is involved in an accident during a high-speed pursuit of criminal suspects, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today.
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Cleveland Lawyer Convicted of Money Laundering Indefinitely Suspended
The Ohio Supreme Court today indefinitely suspended a Cleveland attorney convicted of attempting to launder $20,000 in purported drug money offered to him by an FBI informant posing as a drug dealer.
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
New Hearing Ordered for Akron Man Given Death Penalty for Murdering Girlfriend’s Parent
The Ohio Supreme Court today unanimously affirmed the murder convictions of an Akron man who admitted to killing his girlfriend’s parents with a sledgehammer.
Pittsburgh Attorney Suspended after Misleading Disciplinary Investigators
The Ohio Supreme Court today suspended a Pittsburgh attorney licensed to practice law in Ohio who admitted to falsifying evidence in connection with a complaint lodged by a former client.
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Three Visiting Judges Hear Oral Arguments
Three judges from district appeals courts throughout the state today served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court for oral arguments.
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Ohio Judges Encouraged to Attend Foster Care Forums
The Ohio Supreme Court’s Children and Families Section is encouraging judges to attend a series of regional forums aimed at reviewing the state of Ohio’s foster care system and developing recommendations for improving the experience of children and families.
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Nine Incumbent Judges Lose Municipal Court Seats
General election results show nine challengers beating incumbent municipal court judges in eight Ohio counties, while another two races involving incumbents may be subject to recounts.
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Governor Appoints Logan County Common Pleas Judge
Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Kevin P. Braig to serve as a judge on the Logan County Common Pleas Court. He replaces Judge William T. Goslee, who resigned.
OCTOBER 28, 2019
500-Plus Citizens See Justice in Action at Off-Site Court in Williams County
Twice a year, the Ohio Supreme Court takes a recess from the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center and brings oral arguments right to its citizens elsewhere in the state.
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Bench Cards Offer Guidance to Domestic Relations Courts
Ohio domestic relations judges now have a new set of bench cards to help them navigate legal issues that come before them.
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Supreme Court: Coitsville Not Liable for Crash Injuries during Police Chase – Youngstown WFMJ-TV
Ohio Supreme Court Yanks Law License of Cleveland Attorney Convicted in Breaking Bad-Inspired Money Laundering Scheme – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mayor’s Case Still Ongoing: Responses Are Being Filed with Ohio Supreme Court – Ironton Tribune