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One Year Since Obergefell Decision: Where Are We Now?
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The U.S. Supreme Court released a momentous ruling on June 26 last year ensuring the rights of same-sex couples to marry across the country. Reporters from television stations, newspapers, and… Read More
Local Courts Getting Tech Grants
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Security improvements, website upgrades, and new self-service kiosks are among the local court technology projects selected to receive grants from the Ohio Supreme Court. Courts in Hocking, Meigs, Jackson, and… Read More
Cuyahoga County Court Distributes Millions to Ohio Charities
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The Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court on Thursday announced the distribution of more than $6 million to 226 Ohio charities. The money comes from a civil case heard by Judge… Read More
Ohio Foreclosure Filings Down Again In 2013
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The number of Ohio foreclosure case filings in 2013 hit its lowest levels in 11 years, according to data released today by the Ohio Supreme Court. For 2013, common pleas… Read More
Northeast Ohio Municipal Court Live Streams Proceedings
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While the audience in the South Euclid Municipal Court courtroom is limited to mostly defendants and attorneys – a larger audience could be watching on the Internet. “Our court is… Read More
Ohio Supreme Court Taking Steps To Deal With Judicial Emergencies
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The Supreme Court of Ohio is proposing changes to deal with judicial emergencies and temporary relocation of courts. The proposals come after questions arose from emergency-related events, such as the… Read More
Clients’ Security Fund Awards Maximum $75,000 To Attorney Fraud Victim
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One Geauga County victim of attorney theft will receive the maximum award – $75,000 – after the Board of Commissioners of the Clients’ Security Fund of Ohio voted to reimburse… Read More
Supreme Court Offering Program to Resolve Government Disputes
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Ohio government officials are being urged to participate in a statewide survey to create a new dispute resolution program. A formal process to mediate disputes among public officials will be… Read More
Reed Appointed Ohio Supreme Court Clerk of Court
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The Ohio Supreme Court justices have approved the appointment of Mark H. Reed as the Clerk of Court. He replaces Kristina Frost, who retired August 30. In the interim, Director… Read More
Some Ohio Courthouses Believed To Be Haunted
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Unexplained sights and sounds chill the bones for those who believe that spirits roam the halls of some of Ohio’s old county courthouses. Preble County’s courthouse has stood proudly in… Read More
Fledgling Democracy Is Topic Of Forum Hosted By Ohio Supreme Court
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Once known as “the jewel of Asia,” Myanmar – formerly known as Burma – is transitioning to a democratic form of government after more than 50 years under crushing military… Read More
Federal Courts Struggle, Remain Open During Partial Shutdown
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The federal courts may be open during the government shutdown, but it’s far from “business as usual.” According to a Department of Justice memo (pdf), U.S. Attorneys across the country… Read More
Two Ohioans Selected To National Board
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Ohio is now well represented on the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) Board of Directors. Henry County Family Court Magistrate Dick Altman was recently elected to lead the… Read More
Federal Judiciary To Remain Open If Government Shuts Down
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In the event of a government shutdown on Oct. 1, 2013, the federal judiciary will remain open for business for approximately 10 business days. On or around Oct. 15, 2013,… Read More
Ohio Apellate Court Rules Criminal Child Enticement Statute “Overbroad”
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The Ninth District Court of Appeals has found a state law prohibiting criminal child enticement unconstitutionally overbroad because it “prohibits a broad range of speech and conduct far beyond its… Read More
Fmr. Marietta Judge Named Director In Ohio SupCo Division
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W. Milton Nuzum III, has been named director of Judicial & Court Services, a position he has held on an acting basis since May 2011, the Ohio Supreme Court announced… Read More
Former ODNR Contractor Awarded $500K For Age Discrimination
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Previously finding that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources discriminated against a former employee because of his age, the Court of Claims of Ohio on January 15 awarded Richard W…. Read More
Ohio SupCo To Hear Arguments In Death Row Case
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The Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral arguments on Tuesday, January 8 in a case involving a request by death row prisoner Tyrone Noling for retesting of DNA evidence… Read More
Kasich Appoints French To Fill Ohio SupCo Seat
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Gov. John R. Kasich has appointed Tenth District Court of Appeals Judge Judith L. French to the Ohio Supreme Court. Her appointment becomes effective on January 1, 2013. French will… Read More
Scioto County Judge To Lead Common Pleas Judges In 2013
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Scioto County Judge Howard H. Harcha III will serve as president of the Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association for 2013 after his election Thursday during the annual winter conference. Ohio… Read More
Dann’s Law License Suspended
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The law license of former Ohio Attorney General Marc E. Dann has been suspended for six months for engaging in conduct that resulted in his conviction on misdemeanor criminal counts… Read More
Two Incumbent SupCo Justices Defeated In General Election
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For the first time in 40 years, two incumbent Ohio Supreme Court Justices lost in the same election, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s General Election. Justices Robert R. Cupp… Read More
Ohio General Election Features 172 Judicial Seats
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Ohio voters will elect 172 judges to courts at every level across the state in the November 6 general election. Twice as many candidates (115) are unopposed on the ballot… Read More
Ohio SupCo Chief Justice Encourages Court Efficiency
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Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor gave her State of the Judiciary Address on Thursday at the annual Ohio Judicial Conference. She spoke to hundreds of judges across Ohio about how courts… Read More
New Law Helps Juveniles Get On With Their Lives
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Teens who thought their juvenile records were wiped clean have been seeing college and job opportunities disappear as those records resurfaced. A bill signed into law by Governor John Kasich… Read More