DECEMBER 29, 2016
Ohio Supreme Court Announces Multiple Decisions
Supreme Court Rules City of Findlay Not Immune in Stop Sign Accident Case
DECEMBER 28, 2016
Most Criminal Investigation Records Become Public When Trial Concludes
Civil Lawsuits Can Be Based on Most Criminal Acts
DECEMBER 27, 2016
Officers Immune from Damages Bystander Suffered During High-Speed Chase
Synthetic Drugs Criminalized When Carryout Owner Sold Them
DECEMBER 23, 2016
‘Prior Calculation and Design’ is More than Purposeful Killing
Prosecutors Must Prove Actual Cocaine Weight in Possession Cases
DECEMBER 22, 2016
‘Functional Life Sentences’ for Juvenile Nonhomicide Offenders Unconstitutional
Mandatory Transfer of Juveniles to Adult Courts Is Unconstitutional
DECEMBER 21, 2016
Post-Conviction DNA Testing Appeals Process Unconstitutional
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Delayed Release of Body-Cam Video from Cincinnati Police Shooting Was Reasonable
DECEMBER 19, 2016
Ohio Supreme Court Disciplines Three Attorneys
DECEMBER 15, 2016
Court Affirms Death Penalty in Akron Double Homicide
Community-Control-Revocation Hearings Include Right to Allocution
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Damage Caps Constitutional When Applied to Sexual Assault of Minor
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Court Upholds Conviction and Death Penalty for Medina County Murder
Attempted Acts of Violence Not Eligible for Expungement
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Court Affirms Death Penalty for Cleveland Serial Killer
Workers’ Comp Concurrent Award Not Authorized by Law
DECEMBER 7, 2016
Discovery Orders Challenged Under Attorney-Client Privilege May Be Reviewed Immediately on Appeal
Failed Judicial Candidate Receives Suspension For False Campaign Statements
DECEMBER 6, 2016
Law Enforcement Dash-Cam Videos Are Public Records Subject to Redaction
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Cincinnati Area Attorney Suspended for Two Years
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Immigrant Can Withdraw Admission of Guilt to Avoid Deportation
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Ohio Can Impose Commercial Activity Tax on Online Retailers
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Report Using Driver’s Account of No-Contact Hit-and-Run Accident Can Be Used for Claim
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Court Blocks Hamilton County Judge from Consolidating Hundreds of Malpractice Cases
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Court Corrects Sentence Involving Allied Offenses
Court Refuses to Consider Demolition Permit for Historic Cincinnati Record Company
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Siblings Who Mismanaged Funds of Former Cleveland Mayor’s Spouse Suspended for One Year
Captain America Filming Shielded from Takings Claim
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Company Cannot Change Method of Filing Tax Return to Obtain Refund
Court Orders New Sentence in Juvenile Rape Case
No Civil Claim for Negligent Misidentification in Ohio
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Court Rules in 14 Rape Cases Based on Earlier Decisions
Montgomery County Agency Cannot Contest State Board Ruling in Franklin County
Natural Gas Royalty Payments Based on Lease Terms
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
PUCO Must Explain Reasons for Permitting Duke Energy’s Sale of Competitive Services
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Court Affirms Disputed Reduction in Apartment Complex’s Tax Value
OCTOBER 26, 2016
State’s Tax Credit Reduction Was On Time; Now Tax Board Must Decide Amount
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Court Rules Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Must Be Filed Within Four Years of Injury
OCTOBER 20, 2016
Probate Court Can Consider Adoption Over Objections of Children Services Agency With Custody
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Juvenile Must Receive Credit for Days Held in Confinement Pending Trial
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Attorney Convicted of Sexual Battery Receives Two-Year Suspension
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Court of Claims: Former Firefighter Who Helped in New York City After 9/11 Not Victim of Crime
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Cleveland Attorney Permanently Disbarred
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Proving Crime of Photographing Nude Children Without Consent Differs from Possessing Child Nudity
OCTOBER 4, 2016
Board of Tax Appeals Must Consider Madison County Auto-Part Maker's Objections
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Tenth District: School Teacher’s Conviction for Showing Obscene Movie Upheld
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Court of Claims: Ohio State University Settles Doctor’s Age Discrimination Suit
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
Seventh District: Pedestrian vs. Driver Rules-of-the-Road Case Turned Back to Trial Court
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Court Decides 14 Fracking-Related Cases
Noble County Mineral Rights Holder Properly Preserved Oil and Gas Rights
Dormant Mineral Act Did Not Automatically Transfer Rights to Surface Owners
Belmont County Surface Owners Not Entitled to Mineral Rights Under Their Properties
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Retrial for 2002 Murder Indictment Does Not Violate Man’s Constitutional Rights
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Death Penalty Affirmed for Man Convicted of Two Cincinnati-Area Murders
Court Denies Damages in Records Dispute
Former Cuyahoga County Official Receives One-Year Stayed Suspension
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
Court Upholds Amendments to Champaign County Wind Farm Permit
Youngstown Attorney Indefinitely Suspended
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
Meigs County Charter Issue Must Be Placed on Ballot
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
Court of Claims: Broken Basketball Seat Lawsuit Blocked
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Three Attorneys Publicly Reprimanded
AUGUST 31, 2016
Hubbard Attorney Permanently Disbarred
AUGUST 30, 2016
Good Samaritan Protection Applies to More Than Health Care Professionals
Offender Convicted Nearly 20 Years After Crime Entitled to Shorter Prison Term
AUGUST 25, 2016
Using Juvenile Offense to Enhance Adult Crime Prison Sentence is Unconstitutional
AUGUST 24, 2016
Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence for Killer of Mother and Two Children
Court Affirms Man’s Second Death Penalty Sentence
AUGUST 23, 2016
Township Trustees Illegally Replaced Member on Military Leave
Court Releases Eight Opinions Consistent With Earlier Juvenile Sex-Offender Decision
AUGUST 22, 2016
Court to Review When Synthetic Drugs Were Made Illegal
AUGUST 8, 2016
Supreme Court to Consider Constitutionality of Oil and Gas Law
AUGUST 5, 2016
AUGUST 3, 2016
Court of Claims Approves $2 Million Settlement for Columbus Construction Contractor
JULY 28, 2016
Peace Officer Sexual Battery Statute Ruled Unconstitutional
JULY 27, 2016
Dayton Area “Sabbath Rest” Destination Denied Tax Exemption
Appeals Court Failed to Accurately Assess if 20-Year Delay in Rape Charge Violated Due Process
JULY 26, 2016
Electric Company Not Liable for Injuries When Deer Hit Motorcyclist Who Hit Pole
Westerville Attorney Suspended
JULY 22, 2016
Court of Claims approves two OSU Medical Center settlements
JULY 21, 2016
Springfield Schools Must Release Student Data as Public Records
JULY 20, 2016
Community-School Property Manager Denied Tax Exemption
JULY 11, 2016
Court Releases 26 Opinions Consistent With Two Earlier Decisions
JULY 8, 2016
Sixth District: Damages Award of $2.76 Million for Trike Crash Supported by Evidence
JULY 6, 2016
Court of Claims: Lottery Commission’s Termination of Former Seven Hills Mayor Upheld
JULY 5, 2016
Supreme Court to Consider Two Death-Penalty Appeals
JULY 1, 2016
Standing to File a Foreclosure Requires Injury to Both Note and Mortgage, Court Rules
JUNE 28, 2016
Cincinnati Attorney Indefinitely Suspended
JUNE 24, 2016
Ninth District Directs Trial Court to Review Mental Capacity for Ward Who Changed Will
JUNE 16, 2016
JUNE 15, 2016
Tax Commissioner Must Refund Nearly $360,000 Income-Tax Penalty
Former Cleveland Attorney Suspended for One Year
JUNE 14, 2016
Two Attorneys Suspended from Practice of Law
Lima Attorney Receives One-Year Suspension
JUNE 9, 2016
Juveniles Entitled to Double-Jeopardy Protections
JUNE 8, 2016
Dayton Attorney Receives 18-Month Suspension
JUNE 6, 2016
Court to Decide if Police Dashcams, Bodycams Are Public Records
MAY 23, 2016
Death-Row Inmate Objects to Appeals Process for DNA Testing Requests
MAY 19, 2016
Court Rejects Murder Conviction Appeal
MAY 18, 2016
Sex-Offender Registration Termination Not Available for Pre-2008 Offenses
MAY 17, 2016
Details of Legal Work Done by Outside Firm for City Not Public Record
Medicaid Specialist Admits to Unauthorized Practice of Law
MAY 12, 2016
Abuse and Molestation Exclusion Precludes Insurance Coverage for Church’s Child Abuse Incident
MAY 11, 2016
MAY 5, 2016
Attorney Practicing in Ohio Before Formally Admitted Now Denied Admission
Prosecuting Attorneys Represent the State in Community Control Violation Hearings
MAY 4, 2016
Local Governments Not Protected by State Constitution’s Prohibition of Retroactive Laws
MAY 3, 2016
Court of Claims: Former Bowling Green Football Player Settles Concussion Claim for $712,500
A Public Body’s Prearranged Discussion by E-mail Violates Ohio’s Open Meetings Act
APRIL 28, 2016
Willoughby Attorney Involved in Calabrese Conviction Receives Stayed Suspension
Law Presuming Juvenile’s Statement in Police Custody Was Voluntary Ruled Unconstitutional
APRIL 27, 2016
Judge Can Impose Jointly Recommended Consecutive Sentences Without Independent Review
APRIL 25, 2016
Court to Decide if Business Tax Can Be Imposed on Out-of-State E-Commerce Companies
APRIL 21, 2016
West Chester Attorney Receives Two-Year Suspension
APRIL 20, 2016
Witness’s Compelled Statement After Invoking Fifth Amendment Did Not Impact Trial Outcome
Death Penalty Affirmed for Maple Heights Man Who Killed Grandparents
Death Sentence Affirmed for Man Who Robbed and Killed Convenience Store Clerk
Two Ohio Attorneys Indefinitely Suspended
APRIL 19, 2016
County Not Liable For Accident Where Teen Driver Hit Unusually High Pavement Edge Drop
State Can Be Held Liable for Injuries Caused by Negligent Park Employees
APRIL 14, 2016
Contemporary Christian Music Radio Station Entitled to ‘House of Worship’ Tax Exemption
APRIL 13, 2016
Second District: Strip Club Not Liable for Injuries Caused by Stripper in Auto Accident
Certificate for Company’s Second Wind Farm in Champaign County Approved
APRIL 11, 2016
Court to Decide if Police Can Deny Investigation Records Until Convict Exhausts Appeals
APRIL 7, 2016
Court of Claims: Longest Serving Wrongfully Imprisoned Man to Receive Additional $2.65 Million
MARCH 30, 2016
Third District: Woman Accused of Forcing 10-Year-Old Boy to Kill His Father Gets New Trial
MARCH 28, 2016
Cleveland Murderer’s Death Penalty Appeal Reaches Supreme Court
MARCH 25, 2016
Seventh District: Man Forced Out of Jail Five Years Ago Doesn’t Have to Return
MARCH 24, 2016
Citizen Has Standing to Challenge Constitutionality of Ohio Casino Gambling
MARCH 23, 2016
Patient Medical Records Data Not Confined to What Is Kept by Medical Records Department
Homeowners Not Entitled to $250 For Fannie Mae’s Missing Recording Deadlines
MARCH 22, 2016
Specification for repeat OVI Convictions Constitutional
MARCH 17, 2016
Twelfth District: Conviction Overturned for Man Who Trained iPhone on Topless Tanning Booth Patron
Outside Salespeople Still Exempt from Minimum Wage Even After Voter-Approved Ballot Measure
MARCH 16, 2016
Second Execution Attempt Is Not Cruel and Unusual Punishment
MARCH 15, 2016
Estate of Wrongdoer Can Be Subject to Punitive Damages Award
MARCH 10, 2016
Court of Claims: Inmate Who Repeatedly Fell Settles for $9,000
Michigan Attorney Who Reported His Violations Indefinitely Suspended
MARCH 9, 2016
First District: Student’s One-Day Suspension for Staring at Girl Affirmed
MARCH 8, 2016
Two Attorneys Suspended from Practice of Law
MARCH 4, 2016
Eighth District: Appeal from Cleveland Roller Skater Injured by Splinters Falls Flat
MARCH 3, 2016
Cincinnati Attorney Indefinitely Suspended
MARCH 2, 2016
FEBRUARY 29, 2016
Court to Decide if Teacher Turned in Her Paperwork Too Late to Appeal Termination
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Felony and Misdemeanor Sentence for Receiving Stolen Property Must Run at Same Time
Former Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Disbarred
FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Per Day Damages Charges in Public Construction Projects Are Enforceable
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Nursing Board Hearing Examiner Had Authority to Limit Subpoenas
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Documents Regarding Homes of Children With Elevated Lead Levels Not Public Records
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Youngstown Attorney Indefinitely Suspended
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Sale of State Prison Constitutional
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Court Clarifies Standards for Admitting Blood Test Evidence in OVI Cases
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Cleveland Red-Light Camera Case Returned to Trial Court
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
Board Must Reconsider Property Tax Valuation of Marietta Lowe’s
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Court of Claims: Wrongfully Imprisoned Cleveland Man Settles for $337,000
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Court to Weigh if Police Liable for Bystander Injuries Caused by Fleeing Suspect During Pursuit
JANUARY 21, 2016
Beck Energy Leases With 700 Landowners Valid Despite Years Without Drilling
JANUARY 20, 2016
Warrantless Search of Legally Parked Car Violated Man’s Constitutional Rights
JANUARY 19, 2016
JANUARY 14, 2016
Two Central Ohio Attorneys Suspended
JANUARY 13, 2016
Warrensville Heights Schools Lose Property-Tax Challenge of Thistledown Racino
JANUARY 6, 2016
Twelfth District: Trial Court Should Consider Reversing Guardsman’s Probation of No Firearms
JANUARY 4, 2016