MARCH 10, 2014
Ohio Supreme Court Won’t Hear Case of Fired Strasburg Teacher – New Philadelphia Times Reporter
Capitol Insider: Comments on Kasich from ‘War Room?’ – Columbus Dispatch Column (Third Brief re: Rules of Superintendence)
Ohio Ought to Send More Women to Statehouse – Columbus Dispatch Column
Be Proud of Students who Competed in Mock Trial at County Courthouse – Newark Advocate
Franklin County Sheriff Goes to Court Over Rejected Signature – Columbus Dispatch
Court Rejects Argument that Medical Personnel were Agents of Law Enforcement – Columbus Daily Reporter
Court Rejects Appeal from Accomplice in Robbery – Columbus Daily Reporter
Judges Remand Drug Case for Further Findings, Resentencing – Columbus Daily Reporter
Appeals Court Upholds Decision Made in 2011 Club Drive Standoff Case – Chillicothe Gazette
Surveillance Video was Properly Admitted, Court Rules – Akron Legal News
New Court Date Set for State Representative – Dayton Daily News
Husted Allows Maier to Run for Sheriff in May Primary – Canton Repository
New Portage County Courthouse Almost Ready to Open; Kent Considers What to Do with Old One – Akron Beacon Journal
Falls Court Looks to Cover Deficit – Warren Tribune Chronicle
County Backing Off Plan to Study Merger of Court Computer Systems (document) – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Child Rape Prosecution has Tripled in Montgomery County – Dayton Daily News
Tom Noe’s Ex-Wife Sues to Save Florida Home – Toledo Blade
Death Penalty in U.S. Spurs Wild West Scramble for Drugs – USA Today
MARCH 7, 2014
Horse Immunity Prevails in Court Case – Delaware Gazette Justice Pfeifer Column
Cleveland to Appeal Ruling in Water Dispute with Westlake – Cleveland Plain Dealer
First District Reverses Judgment Based on ‘Poorly Drafted Legislation’ – Columbus Daily Reporter
Court Reluctantly Sets Resentencing for Involuntary Manslaughter Case – Columbus Daily Reporter
O’Grady Goes from Clerk to Judge at 10th District – Columbus Daily Reporter
Bedford Judge Case Highlights Tricky Legal Issue: Can the Government Make People Hand Over Their Computer Passwords? – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Judical Races Announced for 2014 Election – Akron Legal News
Judge: Protest Against P&G was Reckless – Associated Press
Judge Gives Go-Ahead to Gold-Ship Salvager – Columbus Dispatch
Oldest Ohio Retired Judge Dies at 105 – Akron Legal News
Severe Cold has Kept Courthouse Restoration Indoors – Bellefontaine Examiner
MARCH 6, 2014
Ohio’s Child-Enticement Law Declared Unconstitutional – Columbus Dispatch
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear NE Ohio Regional Sewer District’s Appeal over Authority to Charge Fees for Handling Storm Water – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Appeals Court Upholds Inman Conviction in Murder Case – Athens Messenger
Man who Stabbed Girlfriend 42 Times Loses Appeal – Columbus Daily Reporter
Appeal Rejected for Man who Killed Drug Dealer, Burned His House Down – Columbus Daily Reporter
Man must Forfeit Jeep Used to Commit Crime, Judges Rule – Columbus Daily Reporter
Muni Judge to Run for Appellate Court – Akron Legal News
Engler hasn’t Withdrawn as Appeals Court Candidate – Youngstown Vindicator
Law Firm Moving from Downtown to Miami Twp. – Dayton Daily News
Federal Judge Blasts Youngstown for Pattern of Rights Violations by Cop – Youngstown Vindicator
$8.5 Million Proposal would Move Courts into One Building – Findlay Courier
John C. ‘Jay’ Barker | 1963-2014: Courthouse Festivity was Lifelong Passion – Columbus Dispatch
MARCH 5, 2014
An Explanation of the Process by which Pat Kelly could be Suspended – WOUB Radio
Prosecutor: County Commissioners can Appoint Acting Interim Sheriff if it Becomes Necessary – Athens Messenger
Attorney to Supreme Court: Hear Appeal from Amish Family – Medina Gazette
Public Comment Sought on Judicial Consent to Minor’s Abortion Rules – Akron Legal News
Judges Rule Agents had Right to Search Car in Drug Arrest – Columbus Daily Reporter
Judges Question Christian’s Prison Sentence – Dayton Daily News
Murder Suspect Doesn’t Enter Plea in Gas USA Shooting Case – Elyria Chronicle-Telegram
Mother Loses Child Abuse Conviction Appeal – Columbus Daily Reporter
Confusion Over Manslaughter Sentence Order Prompts Eighth District to Remand Case – Columbus Daily Reporter
Man Argues He Parked Too Close to Stop Sign to Follow Columbus Turn Signal Ordinance – Columbus Daily Reporter
Court of Appeals Rules Police Illegally Searched Defendant in Drug Bust – Akron Legal News
Juvenile Judge Encourages Students to ‘Live with Integrity’ – Bellefontaine Examiner
Prosecutors: Bedford Judge Trolled Web for Prostitutes while at Work (Document) – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Judge Hunter Trial Planned for June or September – Cincinnati Enquirer
Lake County Elections Board Removes Appeals Court Candidate from Primary Ballot – Willoughby News-Herald
Case Western Reserve University Law School Dean Lawrence Mitchell, Sued by Professor, has Resigned – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Dublin Lawyer is Suspended by Court – Columbus Dispatch
Defendant’s Vow to Grab Gun Leads to Request for Cuffs during Trial – Youngstown Vindicator
Woman’s Big Mouth at Brother’s Sentencing Lands Her Behind Bars – Cincinnati Enquirer
Exotic Animals Law Upheld in Appeals Court – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Probate Court Requests Computer Upgrade – Madison Press
High School Students ‘Occupy the Courtroom’ for Mock Trial Battle – New Philadelphia Times Reporter
MARCH 4, 2014
Appellate Judge Argues to Ohio Supreme Court that Disciplinary Sanction for Campaign Actions is Too Severe – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ex-Judge Hale Thinks He’s Already Paid Price for Misconduct – Columbus Dispatch
Sheriff Suspension Ruling Needn’t be Made Public – Athens News
Plea Possible in Fatal Gas USA Robbery – Elyria Chronicle-Telegram
Stabbing after Fender Bender Leads to Eight-Year Prison Sentence – Columbus Daily Reporter
Thief who Stole Pills at Gunpoint from His Roommates Loses Appeal – Columbus Daily Reporter
Juvenile’s 84-Year Sentence Not Cruel and Unusual, Court Rules – Akron Legal News
DNA Match Leads to Copper Theft Conviction – Akron Legal News
Retired Judge Dies at Age 105 – Findlay Courier
Indicted SW Ohio Judge Set for Court Appearance – Associated Press
Former Judge Wants Off Probation – Youngstown Vindicator
Justice Insider: Attorney Gets No Relief from His Troubles – Columbus Dispatch
Municipal Court Now has WiFi – Salem News
$2 Million Settlement Reached In Ohio Caged Kids Case – Associated Press
Ohio Needs Uniform Traffic Cam Policy – Marietta Times
Supreme Court Acknowledges Protest Audiotape was Redacted – Legal Times
Supreme Court to Review Omnicare Fraud Claim – Cincinnati Enquirer
MARCH 3, 2014
Ruling for Secrecy – Toledo Blade
Ohio Supreme Court Ruling Opens Possible Towing Regulations at City Level – Willoughby News-Herald
Rulings Against Traffic Cameras Mount in Ohio – Associated Press
Public Comment Sought on Amendments to Disciplinary Rules, Regulations – Akron Legal News
Justice is Served in New Phila – New Philadelphia Times Reporter
Judge Burge Removed from Three-Judge Panel in Murder Case – Lorain Morning Journal
Belinky’s Reaction to Probe Fails Smell Test; He Must Go – Youngstown Vindicator Editorial
Athens County Sheriff's Office Escapes Contempt Finding – Athens Messenger
Gun-Toting Man who Helped Terrorize Apartment Full of People Loses Appeal – Columbus Daily Reporter
Murderer who Ordered Robbery Loses Appeal – Columbus Daily Reporter
Fewer Going to Juvenile Detention – Columbus Dispatch
Broad Language in Religious Freedom Bill could have Prompted Discriminatory Behavior, Particularly Against Gays, Legal Experts Say – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Activist Rayella Engle Tried to Rescue Seneca County Courthouse – Toledo Blade
Supreme Court to Consider Death Row Inmate’s IQ Scores – Associated Press
11 Killed in Pakistan Court Attack – Voice of America
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
Ohio Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Two Cases Questioning Cash-Only Policies for Posting Bail – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio Supreme Court will Rule on Constitutionality of Cleveland's 'Jock Tax' – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Youngstown Officials Wanted the Hearing in the City – Youngstown Vindicator
Bad Law or Bad Ruling – Columbus Dispatch Editorial
Was It an Injury or Involuntary Retirement? – Clermont Sun Justice Pfeifer Column
Supreme Court Taking Steps to Deal with Judicial Emergencies – Akron Legal News
Man’s Appeal Challenging Sixth Trial will be Heard – Akron Legal News
Appeal Hearing Date Set in Chardon Shooter Case – Willoughby News-Herald
Court Rules Columbus Attorney Cannot Represent Alleged Murderer and His Accomplice – Columbus Daily Reporter
Thief Who Tried to Scam Victim at Home Loses Appeal – Columbus Daily Reporter
Man Loses Appeal of His Murder, Robbery Convictions – Columbus Daily Reporter
Shelby Police, Court Personnel Ready for New Facility – Mansfield News Journal
Connor Winding Down 40-Year Law Career – Columbus Daily Reporter
Families of Chardon High School Shooting Victims Sue School District, Alleging Lack of Security – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Court: School Can Ban US Flag Shirts For Safety – Associated Press
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
High Court to Decide: Is Fracking Subject to Local Rules? – Columbus Dispatch
Cleveland Clinic Foundation's Battle with Cleveland Over a Helipad for Fairview Hospital Reaches Supreme Court – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Ditch Project Case – Lima News
Judge Halts Use of Ohio Village Speeding Cameras – Associated Press
Man Who Had Drugs and Tried to Run from Police Loses Appeal – Columbus Daily Reporter
Due Process Rights Violated in 11th District Drug Case – Akron Legal News
Man Who Stole from His Parents Wins Appeal for New Sentencing – Columbus Daily Reporter
Surveillance Video was Properly Admitted, Court Rules – Columbus Daily Reporter
Wallet Cards Help Police Verify, Enforce Protection of Domestic Violence Victims – Youngstown Vindicator
Federal Indictment Also Includes Boardman Man – Youngstown Vindicator
Two Youngstown Law Firms Join Forces – Akron Legal News
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Supreme Court Considers Who Can Approve Drilling – Columbus Dispatch
Ohio Supreme Court Case Over Munroe Falls' Drilling Laws Could Impact Home rule Authority Across the State – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Local Bail Bonds Case – Newark Advocate
Lawyer Sues Ohio State Over Records Denial – Columbus Dispatch
VIEWPOINT: Concurrent or Consecutive Sentences? – Circleville Herald Justice Pfeifer Column
Court Rejects Appeal of Murder Conviction by Man with Murky Identity – Columbus Daily Reporter
Former Boy Scout Leader Loses Appeal of Sexual Assault Convictions – Columbus Daily Reporter
Conviction Affirmed for Man Who was Cruel to Kittens – Columbus Daily Reporter
Man Loses Appeal After Break-In and Domestic Violence Incident – Columbus Daily Reporter
Education Insider: Speedway Strips Ohio State Reference in Coffee Ad – Columbus Dispatch (Second news brief)
Cleveland Attorney Mark O'Neill Practiced Law for 58 Years, Represented State in Landmark Desegregation Cases – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Northeast Ohio Appeals Court Judicial Candidate has Residency Questioned – Willoughby News-Herald
Two of Cincinnati's Largest Law Firms to Merge – Cincinnati Business Courier
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
Court Rules Attorney Fees Not Mandatory – Columbus Dispatch
Bad Call – Findlay Courier Editorial
Court Refers Private Police Records Case to Mediation – Columbus Dispatch
Obituary: Thomas M. Herbert – Columbus Dispatch
Thomas M. Herbert | 1927-2014: Ex-Justice of Ohio’s High Court Got Badge, Pilot’s License in 80s – Columbus Dispatch
Justice Insider: Repo Man Returns SUV with Kids in Back – Columbus Dispatch
Court of Appeals Upholds Prison Sentence in Licking County Child Abuse Case – Columbus Daily Reporter
Court of Appeals Rules Defendant Did Not Enter Guilty Pleas Knowingly – Columbus Daily Reporter
Man Who Tried to Create Fake Driver's License Loses Appeal – Columbus Daily Reporter
Life Sentence Stands for Stark County Murderer – Columbus Daily Reporter
Jury Set for Franklin County’s First Death-Penalty Trial Since 2012 – Columbus Dispatch
Dem Files to Challenge Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge in the General Election – Youngstown Vindicator
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Supreme Court Case to Decide Who will Regulate Drilling – Canton Repository
Munroe Falls Drilling Case Goes to Supreme Court This Week – Stow Sentry
Chilling Decision – Akron Beacon Journal Editorial
Hunter Appeals Fine to High Court – Sandusky Register
Court Blocks Man’s Try to Clear Name – Columbus Dispatch
Abolishing Ohio's Death Penalty would be Humane, Economically Prudent: State Rep. Nickie J. Antonio – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio's Death Penalty Brings Murderers to Justice: State Rep. Jim Buchy – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Special Election Likely if Sheriff Kelly Must be Replaced – Athens News
No Mayor’s Court? Fine! – Columbus Dispatch
Court of Appeals Rules Police Illegally Searched Defendant in Drug Bust – Columbus Daily Reporter
Appeals Court Rules Traffic Stop that Led to Drug Arrest was Legal – Columbus Daily Reporter
Valley Attorney to Withdraw from Appeals Court Race – WFMJ-TV
Former Judge was Active in City – Marion Star
Budgets Restored for Federal Attorneys – Columbus Dispatch
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
Newspaper Group Critical of Supreme Court Decisions – Findlay Courier
Whose Side is AEP on Anyway? – Newark Advocate Editorial
Ohio Supreme Court Deals with the Issue of Venue – Clermont Sun Justice Pfeifer Column
Ex-Justice Goes to the Dogs – Columbus Dispatch
Pro Bono Reporting Requested – Akron Legal News
Death Row Inmate Quisi Bryan Defending Himself in Rape Kit Case – Cleveland Plain Dealer
DNA Match Leads to Copper Theft Conviction – Columbus Daily Reporter
Man Loses Appeal after Breaking into Ex-Girlfriend's Home to Shoot Her – Columbus Daily Reporter
Court Reverses Firing of Former Bristol Assistant Chief Craiger – Youngstown Vindicator
Cuyahoga County Judge Michael Astrab to Host Heroin Education Forum in Beachwood – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Heroin Hits Home: Search for Answers to Reverse the Trend – Fox 8 Cleveland
Experience at Lower Courts Helps Sadler at 10th District – Columbus Daily Reporter
Law Day: Claymont Seniors See Justice System in Action – New Philadelphia Times Reporter
Allen County to Start Re-entry Court – Lima News
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
Ohio Supreme Court Says South Euclid Liable for Damages for Slow Response on Public Records Request – Cleveland Plain Dealer
Supreme Court of Ohio: Sixth Trial for the Same Murder is Ruled to be Double Jeopardy – Columbus Daily Reporter
Ohio Supreme Court Will Hear Stormwater Fee Case that Affects Northern Summit County – Akron Beacon Journal
Mahoning Prosecutor Seeks to Stay Order Calling for Prisoner's Release – Youngstown Vindicator
Commission Appointed to Decide Kelly Suspension – Circleville Herald
Sheriff Files Response to Motion to Suspend – Athens Messenger
Fourth Lawsuit Filed in Stark County Sheriff’s Squabble – Akron Beacon Journal
Judge Burge Defends Impartiality on Panel in Accused Killer’s Case – Elyria Chronicle Telegram
Man on Acid Did Not Establish Credible Insanity Defense, Court Rules – Columbus Daily Reporter
Longtime Mentor Municipal Court Judge Richard Swain Dies – Willoughby News Herald
Poll: Ohioans Support Capital Punishment – Ohio Public Radio
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