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The Supreme Court of Ohio hears oral arguments in three cases on Tuesday, four cases on Wednesday, and four cases on Thursday. Oral arguments begin at 9 a.m. Click to view the live stream.
Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy spoke at the Ohio Clerk of Courts Association winter conference on the importance of collaboration between clerks, judges, and law enforcement.
The Supreme Court prepares 38 new judges for the bench during New Judges Orientation
The Supreme Court of Ohio connected courts to innovative veteran services during the annual 2025 Lean Forward Veterans Summit.
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The Supreme Court of Ohio hears oral arguments in three cases on Tuesday, four cases on Wednesday, and four cases on Thursday. Oral arguments begin at 9 a.m. View previews of cases scheduled for argument.
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January 5, 2026
The Court dismissed Wasserman v. Sperlazza.
The Court published official versions of eight opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
January 2, 2026
State ex rel. Slodov v. Gallagher.
E.H. v. M.H.
December 31, 2025
The Court dismissed El-Hitti v. Americare Kidney Inst., L.L.C. and canceled the oral argument scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6.
December 30, 2025
At the request of relator Pele Bradford, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Bradford v. Jenkins.
December 29, 2025
In State ex rel. Givens v. Belmont Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court ordered the respondents to file a response by Monday, Jan. 5, to the complaint and the motion for an expedited schedule.
In State ex rel. Koeberer v. Weir, the Court struck the motion to dismiss filed by Robert Dunn and Brittany Stephen as untimely.
December 26, 2025
In State v. Bissell, the Court will allow the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to share oral argument time with appellant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
December 24, 2025
In State ex rel. Matveeva v. Cuyahoga Cty. Common Pleas Court Clerk, the Court granted the relator’s emergency motion for an extension of time to file a merit brief.
In re Application of S. Branch Solar
VVF Intervest, L.L.C. v. Harris
State ex rel. Mack v. Robinson
In In re Application of S. Branch Solar, the Court upheld the granting of a permit to construct a large-scale solar farm in Hancock County near the village of Arcadia.
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
- Supreme Court: Oral Arguments Include Challenge to City Inspections of Rental Properties.
- Commercial Activity Tax Applies to Soap Bars Warehoused in Ohio
- Court Approves Permits for Hancock County Solar Farm
- From Mentee to Mentor: Eighth District Judge Returns to Supreme Court
- Summit County Judge Honored for Contributions to Recovery
- Summit County Specialized Docket Recognized for Domestic Violence Prevention Work
- Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court Joins White Ribbon Campaign to End Domestic Violence
- Courts Play Vital Role in Connecting Veterans Resources
- Lawyers' Fund Awards More Than $80,000 to Clients
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio Supreme Court to hear arguments in Sydney Powell murder case: Akron Beacon Journal
- Ohio Supreme Court upholds permit for Hancock County solar farm: Toledo Blade
- DNA Evidence to Be Tested in 1982 Murder After Ohio Supreme Court Declines Appeal: WLIO
- Ohio Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of man convicted in 2021 murder: WSAZ
- Centerville appeals Sheetz ruling to Ohio Supreme Court: Dayton Daily News
- Cases of defendants representing themselves in federal court in northern Ohio spiked in 2025: Cleveland.com
- Domestic Relations Court focused on efficiency: The Delaware Gazette
- After her son died in car wreck, Ohio mom fought for public records: The Columbus Dispatch
- Ohio Supreme Court finds sufficient evidence in menacing case: Circleville Herald
- Centerville files appeal in Ohio Supreme Court, challenging decision on future of Sheetz site: WHIO
- Ohioans case for $900M in unemployment briefed before Supreme Court: The Center Square