﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Ohio Supreme Court News</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news</link><description>Ohio Supreme Court News</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 16:39:37 -0400</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 16:39:37 -0400</lastBuildDate><image><title>The Supreme Court of Ohio</title><url>http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/RSS/Images/sub_sco_title.gif</url><link>http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/</link></image><item><title>Law and Leadership Institute to Graduate First Class in June 2012</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/lawLeadership_051012.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">dbaa227d-7d71-4880-b689-6acd017f5a7c</guid><description>What began as a summer pilot program through the Ohio Supreme Court for 40 students in 2008 has now evolved into a year-round program serving nearly 400 high school students throughout Akron, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Toledo and Dayton. In June, the first 19 graduates of the Law and Leadership Institute (LLI), LLC will receive their diplomas.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 16:39:11 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Grandson Visits Site Where Grandfather Died in Blast</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/buildingBlast_050812.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e8fa1538-0eab-4f43-8d5e-3f01de39ea43</guid><description>Michael Ridge wanted to see the exact place where his grandfather, William Free Stephenson, died.</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 14:48:41 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Chief Justice O'Connor Speaks at OSBA Convention</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/OSBAConvention_050312.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1750957d-9e87-413a-ba68-354486590c17</guid><description>Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor told the membership of the Ohio State Bar Association today that properly funding Ohio’s courts not only keeps courthouse doors open but serves a far greater purpose: ensuring access to justice for the state’s citizens.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 17:56:25 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Opens Doors to the Deliberation Room for Law Day</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/lawDay_050212.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3800daa5-c9a0-4ad0-adea-e62b79cf06cf</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio today offered a rare glimpse behind the usually closed doors of the Deliberation Room, the large conference room in the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center where the justices meet after every oral argument to discuss and decide the day’s cases in private before the opinions are later released publically.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 11:13:55 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Justices to Recognize Law Day</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/lawDay_042712.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4f199076-ee54-43ab-b15e-810dbc81236b</guid><description>The Justices of the Supreme Court of Ohio are joining in on Law Day celebrations across the state, and Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor has released a video statement calling on Ohioans “to take a moment this May 1 to consider the importance of the rule of law."</description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:35:23 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Ohio Supreme Court Justices Speak with Marion Students</title><link>http://www.sc.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/offsitemarion_042612.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">aa49ccfb-f4fb-4e10-a8ab-be73d80f1210</guid><description>Around 65 students from Pleasant and Marion Harding high schools had a unique chance to meet with the Ohio Supreme Court justices on April 25.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:24:39 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Third District Judge Hears Supreme Court Case</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/VJWillamowski_042412.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ec73a953-899f-4417-99b3-95f5b5a78113</guid><description>Judge John Willamowski of the Third District Court of Appeals served as a visiting judge on the Supreme Court of Ohio today and heard oral arguments in the case involving Ohio’s legislative redistricting.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:11:18 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Ohio Supreme Court Judicial College Offers Support to Judicial Families</title><link>http://www.sc.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/JFN_042312.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0355f93a-740e-4736-8f62-869618fae471</guid><description>Spouses and partners of Ohio judges recently met for a Judicial Family Network program offered by the Ohio Supreme Court Judicial College.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:33:35 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Discontinues Bound Volumes of Appellate Court Decisions</title><link>http://www.sc.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/App3dBoundVolumes_042312.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">78ea8f00-8e56-43ba-bd59-a9f86308b29b</guid><description>Bound volumes of Ohio appeals court and trial court decisions will be discontinued as of July 1, 2012.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:00:15 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Ohio Middle Schools Participate in Mock Trial Showcase</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/mockTrial_042012.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d6e1094a-bff4-446f-9654-bc93fad34b74</guid><description>More than 300 Ohio middle school students from 30 schools competed in the 10th Annual Middle School Mock Trial State Showcase at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center on April 19-20. The mock trial is hosted by the Ohio Center for Law Related Education (OCLRE).</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:59:27 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Ohio Judiciary Loses Two Judges This Week</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/judgeObits_041912.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ec50bbf3-f2ab-4871-9c01-c6f7ed7acf80</guid><description>The Ohio judiciary is in mourning this week after the deaths of two judges in just three days. Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court Judge Peter M. Sikora, 60, died Wednesday in Middleburg Heights while Fostoria Municipal Court Judge Barbara L. Marley, 64, died Saturday in Fostoria.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:26:15 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Turkmenistan Delegates Learn About Commercial Dockets</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/turkmenistan_041712.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">91523303-e094-45c3-a8c2-239a394f2c42</guid><description>An Ohio courts program is receiving some international interest. One of the judges overseeing Franklin County’s commercial docket pilot program explained its development and successes to four Turkmenistan delegates today participating in the Open World Leadership Program.</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:36:28 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Chief Justice to Receive Top Honor from Cleveland-Marshall</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/chiefHonor_041112.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ced586a7-0e86-410f-b331-464586e8d461</guid><description>The Cleveland-Marshall College of Law has announced that Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor will be named 2012 Alumni of the Year at an awards luncheon on May 24. It is one of the largest annual gatherings of lawyers in the state.</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:19:48 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>National Library Week</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/libraryWeek_041012.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">137507b9-2265-4472-8629-567acecd5972</guid><description>The Ohio Supreme Court Law Library is celebrating National Library Week April 8-14. It’s a great time to visit the library and get reacquainted with all the resources it offers.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:43:16 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton Advocates More Emphasis on State Constitutional Law</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/FOTLSutton_040512.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccc77b9b-9c39-406a-b013-11671203d19c</guid><description>Opening with a timely Final Four basketball analogy, Federal Appeals Court Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton on Wednesday compared the common practice of lawyers concentrating constitutional litigation on federal issues – to the exclusion of state constitutional claims – with a basketball team opting to only take one foul shot when they are entitled to two.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:05:22 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Appellate Judge Hears Supreme Court Case</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/VJFischer_040412.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">53adccc4-7413-4123-9b6e-8d4f8e7104eb</guid><description>Judge Patrick F. Fischer of the First District Court of Appeals served as a visiting judge on the Supreme Court of Ohio today and heard oral arguments in a Lucas County workers' compensation case.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:36:36 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Visitor Education Center Sees Record Numbers in March</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/VECRecord_033012.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">afe0a065-8f28-479b-abcd-7a51ff99b8d2</guid><description>The Visitor Education Center at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center, also home of the Supreme Court of Ohio, saw a record number of visitors in March.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:54:51 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Court Funding Task Force Meets for First Time</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/courtFundingTF_032312.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">87d8cd27-a398-4924-9ec7-cc5da435e9c5</guid><description>A 29-member group tasked with examining long-term solutions to strengthen the financial picture of Ohio’s courts received its official charge today from Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor at its first meeting.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:27:21 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Teaching Tips Tool Available</title><link>http://www.sc.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/teachingtips_031912.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ade5eab0-f8bb-46e4-bbc2-0427af7b3bec</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College recently released a preparation tool for its volunteer faculty and other instructors who teach at continuing education courses for judges, magistrates and court personnel.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:40:56 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Ohio Foreclosure Filings Drop 16 Percent in 2011</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/foreclosureStats_031412.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f880329d-576b-497c-999c-fa819b4eb7c6</guid><description>After experiencing a drop in the number of Ohio foreclosure case filings for the first time in 15 years in 2010, that number declined even further in 2011 by 16 percent, according to data released today by the Supreme Court of Ohio.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:45:23 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>State Constitutional Law to be Topic of Supreme Court Lecture Series</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/FOTLSutton_031312.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8088f00b-d9dc-4d98-9ff8-a14f80d77c56</guid><description>A federal appeals court judge will champion the cause of making greater use of state constitutions at the Supreme Court of Ohio’s latest Forum on the Law lecture. Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton of the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals will present “In Praise of State Constitutions” on April 4.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:35:01 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Green Marbley Lauded for Contribution to African-American Community</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/marbleyHonor_031312.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d17112fa-1aff-4be0-82c9-45f691efb52a</guid><description>Janet L. Green Marbley, administrator for the Supreme Court of Ohio Clients’ Security Fund and Capital University Law School alumnus, was honored Thursday for her significant contribution to the African-American community.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:57:01 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Indian Hill High School Wins State Mock Trial Championship</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/mockTrial_031212.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">73a8c3f3-dade-4b72-acb8-27e68e86a386</guid><description>The Ohio Center for Law Related Education (OCLRE) hosted the 2012 Ohio Mock Trial State Finals on March 8-10. Indian Hill High School in suburban Cincinnati won the state championship round. Archbishop Hoban High School out of Akron placed second in the event. Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Robert R. Cupp served as the presiding judge during the final round.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:30:27 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Court Hires Assistant Administrative Director</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/asstAD_031212.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">50b055b5-edd8-4a0b-b172-81201c91b8cb</guid><description>The assistant dean for administration and student services at the Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law has been hired as the assistant administrative director of the Supreme Court of Ohio.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:30:41 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Four Cases on Schedule for Marion Off-Site Court</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/offSiteCourt_030812.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4126a483-ed8f-45a8-88ed-6b32c3d1b481</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio confirmed today the four cases it will hear in official session in Marion County on Wednesday, April 25, as part of its semiannual Off-Site Court Program.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:19:15 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Judicial Primary Election Winners Move on to November</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/primary_030712.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">30a43302-d45d-4e1a-be1f-cdd1931c9fb0</guid><description>A former northeast Ohio appeals court judge will be on the general election ballot in November as a candidate for the Ohio Supreme Court, according to complete but unofficial results from the Ohio Secretary of State’s office and Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:09:43 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Franklin County Law Library Moves</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/franklinLawLib_030112.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ba5396e8-d651-4c38-b0a4-87dc9ab65701</guid><description>The Franklin County Law Library is in the midst of moving to its new temporary location and will be closed through Monday, March 5.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:43:06 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Primary Election Features 140 Judicial Races</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/primaryElection_030112.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2e71d2f3-0f6e-4401-af1f-f9a3c81f6523</guid><description>In Tuesday’s primary election, Ohio voters will cast ballots in 140 judicial races.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:50:37 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Intercourt Conference</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/intercourtConf_022812.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5bb5d19a-b8f8-4e4e-8606-fa2a35673b20</guid><description>Ohio’s longest-running juvenile court conference took place on Feb. 23-24 in Columbus.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:37:03 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Black History Month: Ron Anderson</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/ronAnderson_022312.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">30c4d4bc-161c-4d07-9dec-ed0c6bbd57cd</guid><description>Local artist Ron Anderson spoke to Supreme Court of Ohio Justices and staff on Feb. 22 in recognition of Black History Month.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:11:53 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Cleveland-Marshall Students Move on to National Moot Court Competition</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/mootCourt_022212.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6b2db07d-b77c-462e-9529-7521ed15f83b</guid><description>Two Cleveland-Marshall College of Law students will be among those representing the Midwest at the national Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition in March.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:14:23 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Black History Month: Judge Jean Murrell Capers</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/judgeCapers_022112.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">91d8cd30-8419-423b-a24b-b981ae7590d1</guid><description>Judge Jean Murrell Capers knows that age has no boundaries. “I’m 99. I’ll be 100 next year,” Judge Capers said. Judge Capers is the oldest living retired judge in Ohio and she just retired from practicing law in 2011.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:44:31 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Chief Justice Names Budget Task Force Members</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/budgetTF_021712.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c9172852-ecca-4708-aa7d-1c686e862ae7</guid><description>The composition of a 28-member group that will examine long-term solutions to strengthen the financial picture of Ohio’s courts was announced today by Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:11:55 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Disciplinary Board Experiences Record Year in 2011</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/BOCannualRep_021612.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">43981478-e61e-4583-802e-9d62e2b3a02e</guid><description>A record 126 new cases and other matters were filed with or referred to the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Board of Commissioners on Grievances &amp; Discipline in 2011, an annual report released today shows.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:06:37 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Honors Four Employees with Professional Excellence Awards</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/professionalExcellence_020912.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7782a8ba-d7b9-472f-8bf5-2809018fb327</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio honored four Court employees for their professionalism and outstanding service on Thursday. The Supreme Court Justices and staff attended the eighth annual Professional Excellence Award ceremony in the courtroom.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:07:33 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Library Display Honors Black History Month</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/blackHistory_020212.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d0fdfc66-7321-435e-ae50-68678ad5d259</guid><description>Although Ohio was a free state in the 1800s, the state’s treatment of African Americans trying to build a new life was anything but free. In recognition of Black History Month, the Supreme Court of Ohio Law Library, for the first time, is displaying items from that piece of Ohio’s history.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:35 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Association Elects Municipal, County Judges as Officers</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/judgeAssoc_020112.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a22468d2-4bd0-417c-a3c0-39a974afe470</guid><description>Municipal and county court judges took the oath of office today after being elected to leadership positions by the membership of their association.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:27:59 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Findlay High School Wins Ohio Civics Competition</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/civicComp_013112.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">930b6569-fb86-4bce-8ffb-15ab4e89b469</guid><description>For the 11th consecutive year, students from Findlay High School in Findlay won the Ohio We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution High School State Competition. These students advance to represent Ohio at the We the People National Finals in Washington DC on April 28-30.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:37:36 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Statewide Editors, Reporters Meet with Government Leaders at Moyer Judicial Center</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/APEvent_012712.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">658024e9-2794-48ee-8faa-ad76b6e001d5</guid><description>The leaders of the three branches of state government met with the media Thursday at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:31:52 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>'Lawyer to Lawyer' Mentors Meet</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/mentorMeeting_012612.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a2f57284-b188-4cbe-af1a-e8e9afde9116</guid><description>Mentors looking to help new lawyers leave the academic world for the real world are taking advantage of the Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program. Around 20 mentors attended an orientation for the program on Jan. 25 at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.</description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:11:04 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Year-End Federal Judiciary Review</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/federalJudReview_012412.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">540af3d7-fd56-4a5d-bcda-26d9bf35deee</guid><description>U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. recently released the 2011 year-end Federal Judiciary Review in which he discusses the Judicial Conference’s Code of Conduct and its application.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:30:48 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>State Public Notice Website Targeted for February Launch</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/publicNotice_012412.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7404dde2-e0fa-4785-a2f3-461c8f14c319</guid><description>Beginning in early February, courts, judges or clerks required by the Ohio Revised Code to publish public notices multiple times in a newspaper will be able to turn to a free statewide website as an alternative.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:23:30 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Court Interpreters Receive Certification</title><link>http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/interpreterCert_012012.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ccbc5f63-0c68-4e9f-bccd-3ddce182ba90</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio certified a dozen court interpreters on Jan. 19 at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. It’s part of the Court's commitment to language access in Ohio’s judicial system.</description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:09:51 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Task Force Recommends Permanent Commercial Dockets Program</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/commercialDockets_011812.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61df1cec-1e1a-4283-9bc1-5fa947d778a1</guid><description>A Supreme Court of Ohio task force on Tuesday recommended creating a permanent program for courts operating specialized dockets to resolve business-to-business disputes.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:39:59 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Off-Site Court in Marion County in April</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/offSiteCourt25_011312.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">873b08fe-563a-47fb-a20e-47a1de4ec23d</guid><description>Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor has announced that the Supreme Court of Ohio will convene in official session in Marion County on Wednesday, April 25.</description><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:31:54 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Creates New Dispute Resolution Commission</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/disputeResComm_010512.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1e738b17-20bc-45e7-adb2-6a87528fd40c</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio on Tuesday voted to create a new Commission on Dispute Resolution. Two of the programs formerly operated by the disbanded Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management will be assumed by the Supreme Court.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:59:02 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>July 2011 Bar Exam Questions and Answers Available</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/examQuestions_123011.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c1b5337d-52e7-4ea7-b543-1d3c99247032</guid><description>A compilation of the 12 essay questions and two multistate performance test (MPT) items from the July 2011 Ohio Bar Examination, along with actual applicant answers to each question, is now available, the Supreme Court of Ohio announced today.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:21:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>17 Judges Retiring This Year</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/retiringJudges_123011.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">816b5085-d9d9-4e75-ad2d-f394225ea380</guid><description>Municipal court judges make up the lion’s share of judgeships that will see turnover in 2012 as 17 judges from across the state retire this year.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:20:29 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>CLE Commission Sanctions 260 Attorneys for Noncompliance</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/CLESanctions_122911.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0260e164-45d4-4988-9fb6-f66692213b38</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education today issued sanctions for 260 attorneys who failed to comply with their CLE requirements.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:39:40 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Former Supreme Court Law Library Director Dies</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/fuObit_122911.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">31fdcbfb-88ba-4948-a8bd-fa9ce0c117f4</guid><description>Paul S. Fu, 80, who served as director of the Supreme Court of Ohio Law Library for 30 years beginning in 1971, died Tuesday.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:42:39 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Makes Appointments to Boards, Commissions</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/scAppts_122811.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f218c6-bd8c-46bc-a901-34b98ba3acda</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio has appointed several individuals to serve on boards and commissions to help meet its constitutional and statutory authority to regulate the practice of law and exercise general superintendence over all courts in the state.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:00:02 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Hicks Reappointed as Chair of Character and Fitness Board</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/hicksReappointment_122711.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4b6dbf1b-703e-4b0d-883c-2591e026e1bf</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio has reappointed attorney Todd C. Hicks of Chardon as chair of the Board of Commissioners on Character and Fitness for 2012. He has served as a board member since 2005.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:23:19 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Santa Claus Works at Stark County Family Court</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/santaClaus_122311.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c7ac19df-5526-40be-832f-3b49b7abd5ec</guid><description>Larry Durian has two very important jobs in Stark County. His daytime job is Director of Court Placement at Stark County Family Court in Canton. His second vocation is portraying Santa Claus to thousands of children across the region.</description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:31:30 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Judge Donnelly Appointed Chair of Commission on Professionalism</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/donnellyAppt_122211.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">da645876-bf67-45c9-87af-00381ffdb527</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio has appointed Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael P. Donnelly as chair of the Commission on Professionalism.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:37:28 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Law Library Activates iPhone App</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/libraryApp_122111.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">59e25b13-0d4f-446a-8964-fc84ad2f5bb2</guid><description>With just the push of a button, anyone with an iPhone can now receive information from the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Law Library.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:16:22 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Judge Sage to Lead Practice and Procedure Commission</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/sageAppt_122011.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">531ca1ef-ac8d-4b79-8ffc-22abd2094293</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio has appointed Butler County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael J. Sage as chair of the Commission on the Rules of Practice and Procedure.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:48:34 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Reception Planned in Honor of Retiring Judge Gorman</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/gormanRetires_121911.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">abb39516-b418-467d-9ae2-e5e20045ab14</guid><description>The judges and staff members of the Toledo Municipal Court will honor one of their own at a retirement party Tuesday.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:58:26 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>McColley to Lead Domestic Relations Judges in 2012</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/mcColley_121311.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1a0ef1ab-9831-4232-ad71-021417e69966</guid><description>Henry County Domestic Relations/Juvenile Court Judge Denise Herman McColley will serve as president of the Ohio Association of Domestic Relations Judges for 2012. She was among a slate of nine individuals elected to leadership positions at the group’s annual winter conference earlier this month.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:14:16 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Kontos to Lead Common Pleas Judges in 2012</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/kontos_120911.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">34485850-64cf-4f61-a850-7261ff8d490b</guid><description>Trumbull County Judge Peter J. Kontos will serve as president of the Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association for 2012 after his election Thursday during the annual winter conference.</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:29:19 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Toledo Municipal Court Names Court Administrator</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/toledomuniadmin_120811.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5af7d775-799d-42a8-a104-f6ec0c0e48c5</guid><description>After a nationwide search for a court administrator, the Toledo Municipal Court named its acting court administrator, C. Lisa Falgiano, to the position.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:37:38 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Ohio Association of Magistrates Elects New Officers</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/OAMOfficers_120611.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6e0bdd13-9449-41ce-8001-6843dcfa49c9</guid><description>The Ohio Association of Magistrates (OAM) recently elected its new officers for 2012-2013.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:24:30 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Grievances and Discipline Board Elects Chair, Vice Chair</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/BOCGDchair_120511.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6d6f5bbb-fa97-4d32-87d6-42a6520f54a3</guid><description>Cincinnati attorney Larry Elleman was elected chairman of the Supreme Court’s Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline on Friday. The board also elected Wooster attorney David Tschantz as vice chair.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:01:15 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center Dedication</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/MJCDedication_120211.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c22a886a-a2d5-4500-b030-3857ebb43406</guid><description>Around 400 members of the judiciary and guests honored the late Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer on Dec. 2 as the Supreme Court of Ohio dedicated the Ohio Judicial Center in his name.</description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 07:24:36 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Justices Speak at 'The Power of One' to Honor Rosa Parks</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/powerOfOne_120111.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fa173273-bd33-4688-adcb-59ba2c7e4fa0</guid><description>Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor along with Justices Evelyn Lundberg Stratton, Judith Ann Lanzinger, and Yvette McGee Brown spoke during a live panel on Nov. 30 honoring Rosa Parks and the road she paved for minorities and women.</description><pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:02:50 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Adopts New Writing Manual</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/manual_112811.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a724ac2a-2422-4896-ada1-ee9724236afe</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio today released a new comprehensive guide to writing judicial opinions, which will be applied in the Court’s opinions effective Jan. 1, 2012. The new guide replaces the original Manual of Citations, an interim version and later revisions.</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:18:02 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Justices to Honor Rosa Parks and Power of One</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/powerOfOne_112311.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">38c10edd-4f72-4678-84e0-6abc10644daa</guid><description>The four women Justices of the Supreme Court of Ohio will take part in a panel discussion next Wednesday night honoring Rosa Parks and the road she paved for women and minorities.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:29:39 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>UPL Board Elects Chair and Vice Chair</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/UPLChair_112311.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">29b59c54-1666-4643-a88f-07d213a5b161</guid><description>Two central Ohio attorneys will lead the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law of the Supreme Court of Ohio after their election at a meeting Friday. Their one-year terms begin Jan. 1, 2012.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:42:12 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Six Seminars Scheduled for 2012 Judicial Candidates</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/judCandidateSeminars_112111.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">98dc1ec1-10e0-4d43-a910-7d05d5917c4f</guid><description>The first of six judicial candidate seminars for judges on the ballot next year will be held on Dec. 7 in Dublin.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:57:20 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Annual Seminar Covers Aspects of Unauthorized Practice of Law</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/UPLSeminar_111811.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">773d3e32-b222-4894-9f6f-8145a8274431</guid><description>Individuals who render legal services without being recognized as an attorney in the state were the focus of a half-day seminar today sponsored by the Supreme Court of Ohio.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:50:35 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Awarded $30,000 Grant to "STOP" Domestic Violence</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/DVGrant_111711.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f85b7dbe-5ac0-4c74-ba15-1cb8591c0b56</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio was recently awarded a $30,000 grant to support and enhance the judiciary’s response on how it handles domestic violence cases.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:39:56 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>67 More Attorneys Suspended for Failure to Register</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/attySuspensions_111611.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">90b69fff-1633-4dad-893f-8d7d2fc1ccc6</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio has suspended the Ohio law licenses of 67 additional attorneys who failed to register with the Supreme Court for the biennium that began Sept. 1, 2011, and ends Aug. 31, 2013.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:02:30 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Character and Fitness Deadline Nov. 15</title><link>http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/characterFitness_111011.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1dcad577-0494-4e1e-888d-b73abddacc43</guid><description>Ohio students in their second year of law school have until Nov. 15 to file the Application to Register as a Candidate for Admission to practice law.</description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:53:15 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Voters Defeat Issue 1, Unseat Nine Judicial Incumbents</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/electionResults_110911.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ec1ac6bd-cf20-4aca-b7ff-aa563813d5c7</guid><description>Ohio voters defeated a statewide issue that would have let judges serve on the bench longer. They also elected 109 judges to the municipal court bench in Tuesday’s general election.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:49 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Bar Admissions Ceremony</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/admissionsCeremony_110711.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cf7a28a3-41cf-436f-910d-4833bb3acbbd</guid><description>Anne Evans never thought this day would come. After waiting months to see if she passed the bar exam, Evans became a full-fledged attorney on Monday.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:54:35 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Buryatia Delegates Visit Supreme Court of Ohio</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/buryatiaDelegates_110711.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">37934067-f002-4a96-b0ef-f55ce20f2d3e</guid><description>Six Buryatian delegates are visiting the Ohio Supreme Court Nov. 7 to discuss children advocacy practices. Buryatia is a federal republic of Russia, located just north of Mongolia.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:47:14 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>First Grant Recipient School Tours Ohio Judicial Center</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/grantSchoolTour_110411.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d729f55e-60f4-4f54-ad16-7f32f5eb4774</guid><description>The first school to use a transportation grant from the Ohio Judicial Center Foundation toured the Visitor Education Center on Nov. 4.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:10:03 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Court Professionals Complete Three-Year Training Program</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/CMPGrads_110411.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">18bc676a-5786-4446-94b5-89385b26071f</guid><description>Thirty-five Ohio court professionals earned the Certified Court Manager credential today after completing a three-year professional development program focused on the key skills needed by court leaders. They were recognized at a certification ceremony at the Ohio Judicial Center.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:30:24 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>New Attorneys to be Admitted to the Bar During Ceremonies at Ohio Theatre Monday</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/barCeremony_110411.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">97226000-8032-45df-b028-798d743268f3</guid><description>Close to 900 new attorneys will be sworn in Monday, Nov. 7, during two special public sessions of the Supreme Court of Ohio at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the historic Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:32:35 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Death Penalty Task Force Receives Charge</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/deathPenaltyTF_110311.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">54ef448b-9257-4d4d-bea4-eca21dc63ed7</guid><description>At the first meeting today of the Joint Task Force to Review the Administration of Ohio’s Death Penalty, Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor outlined the group’s charge.</description><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:52:16 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Ohio Teachers Learn In-Depth Lesson on Branches of Government</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/govAction_110211.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2ea2d480-cec0-4414-92df-13269839f185</guid><description>Ohio teachers learned about the three branches of government Tuesday and today at the Ohio Judicial Center and Ohio Statehouse. The teachers were participating in the annual Ohio Government in Action program sponsored by the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:50:59 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>227 Attorneys Have Ohio Law License Suspended for Failing to Register with Supreme Court</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/attySuspension_110211.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f03b7f12-0690-4428-b8c9-a79421d44de1</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio suspended the Ohio law license of 227 attorneys who failed to register with the Supreme Court for the biennium that began Sept. 1, 2011, and ends Aug. 31, 2013. The suspended attorneys were notified in July and again in October of the registration deadline.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:28:26 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Attorney Services Fund Releases 2011 Annual Report</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/attySvcsAnnualRpt_110111.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">79b3abd0-6999-4093-9178-e7d6b05c31c0</guid><description>In Fiscal Year 2011, $8.4 million was dedicated to the attorney discipline process, to reimburse clients of dishonest attorneys, to assist organizations who provide legal services for the poor and to aid lawyers who are suffering from alcoholism, substance abuse or mental illness, according to a report released today.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:26:41 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Death Penalty Task Force to Meet for First Time</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/deathPenaltyTF_103111.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">475ee927-6029-4498-929a-4d3298f6ae6e</guid><description>In a cooperative effort between the Supreme Court of Ohio and the Ohio State Bar Association, the Joint Task Force to Review the Administration of Ohio’s Death Penalty will meet for the first time Nov. 3.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:18:28 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Ohio Judicial Center to be Named in Honor of Late Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/moyerDedication_103111.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9db452b9-3af8-4968-b7ca-3abf7ad0a3be</guid><description>On Friday, Dec. 2, the Ohio Judicial Center will be dedicated in the name of the late Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer, the Supreme Court of Ohio announced today.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:15:58 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Appointed to Health and Juvenile Task Force</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/juvenileTaskForce_102811.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4503c076-24bb-4b87-9ffc-b9dc5108a4c4</guid><description>One provision in the newly adopted Ohio House Bill 86 creates an Interagency Task Force on Mental Health and Juvenile Justice.  Supreme Court Justice Yvette McGee Brown was appointed to the task force by Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor on Sept. 30, and on Nov. 15 the group will meet for the first time.</description><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:16:54 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>More than 950 Applicants Pass July 2011 Ohio Bar Exam</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/barExam_102811.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b843842e-b36f-4b89-b399-3911b22a58d5</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Bar Admissions released the results today of the July 2011 Ohio Bar Exam, which was administered in Columbus July 26 through July 28. Out of the 1,176 applicants who sat for the exam, 959 (81.6 percent) received passing scores; out of 1,080 first-time applicants, 86.1 percent received passing scores.</description><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:00:37 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>OACA Announces Moyer Scholarship Winner</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/moyerScholarship_102611.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">707e8bbf-697f-4045-9ce8-ff3bad5b5ec8</guid><description>The Ohio Association for Court Administration (OACA) announced Kimberly Switzer as its 2011 Thomas J. Moyer Scholarship winner during its annual conference Oct. 21.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:04:18 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Criminal and Juvenile Sentencing Law Review</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/lawReview_102611.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">20d84395-540c-4f7d-b6ab-630dbe58adf3</guid><description>Judges and lawyers across the state are studying how Ohio House Bill 86 changes the way they issue sentences in criminal cases and are learning about the new law through training seminars.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:06:35 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Week of Events Highlights Pro Bono Work</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/proBono_102511.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e3866ec3-1ad3-4f74-ad5f-380fe4316511</guid><description>Legal aid societies, bar associations and law schools across Ohio are hosting events this week where lawyers volunteer their time to help those in need of legal services.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:34:01 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Ohio Court Administrators Attend Fall Conference</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/OACAConference_102111.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f4f8ce4c-ba9e-42ba-8b19-66f9083020a2</guid><description>The Ohio Association for Court Administration kicked off the final day of its fall conference today with the swearing in of its new officers. Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor administered the oath to the officers and delivered welcoming remarks to the membership.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:54:20 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Justices in Hillsboro for Off-Site Court</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/offSiteCourt_102111.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f77afa7d-0bf5-421b-bf42-0f6b1ce99daa</guid><description>Dozens of Hillsboro High School students spoke with the seven Supreme Court of Ohio justices before court convened in Highland County on Wednesday morning.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:23:23 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Advisory Opinion Answers Questions About Non-Attorneys’ Medicaid Activities</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/UPLadvisoryOp_101811.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cad02332-cea3-4d29-9551-85af426803d8</guid><description>An advisory opinion recently issued by the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law of the Supreme Court of Ohio outlines the activities non-attorneys can and cannot engage in concerning Medicaid benefits.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:14:32 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Judge Jones Inducted into Civil Rights Hall of Fame</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/judgeJones_101311.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7cb7d1ec-5314-46bf-8cce-3b2c51426a96</guid><description>Former Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Nathaniel R. 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Freedom Requires Absolute Commitment to Human Rights</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/FOTL_092011.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cf036303-e4ae-4939-9787-c9c130402bb7</guid><description>As people today struggle for freedom in places like Libya, a veteran of South Africa’s war to end apartheid told of how the only way to succeed in any struggle against oppression is to start first with upholding human rights and the rule of law.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:09:37 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Juvenile/Probate Judge Burns dies at 68</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/burnsobit_091911.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">038a317d-113d-46c7-8afd-d7cb632dee08</guid><description>Members of Ohio’s legal and judicial community are mourning the death of an eastern Ohio county judge.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:32:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Social Studies Teachers Learn More about the Judicial System at Education Conference</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/OCLRE_091911.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">40e91e3f-7a81-4ecd-b72f-f6547400341d</guid><description>More than 100 social studies teachers from across Ohio are gathering for the 21st annual Law and Citizenship Conference sponsored by the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education (OCLRE).</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:57:34 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Cleveland Launches Veterans Treatment Docket</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/clevelandMuni_091311.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">42184b79-8cee-4b5b-8406-bdfe10d20f13</guid><description>The Cleveland Municipal Court on Thursday opened a new Veterans Treatment Docket as Judge Lynn McLaughlin-Murray presided over the first cases.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:57:45 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Appellate Judges Elected to 2012 Association Offices</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/OCAJOfficers_091211.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">beb277d5-618f-459b-b074-bd540ccbc80f</guid><description>At its annual fall conference last week, the Ohio Courts of Appeals Judges Association elected officers for next year.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:11:36 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Chief Justice Delivers First State of the Judiciary Address</title><link>http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/SOJ_090811.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4d39900b-d51f-4f5f-bb7d-2d6bfcfba491</guid><description>In her first state of the Judiciary address delivered Sept. 8, Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor announced the formation of a new joint task force to study the application of the death penalty in Ohio and called on Ohio’s judges to come together during these difficult economic times to continue to improve the administration of justice in the state.</description><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:06:29 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Ohio Judges Attending Annual Meeting This Week</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/OHjudConference_090711.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">41ac8a30-2ab9-4625-904b-4a8aac181b44</guid><description>More than 300 judges are expected to attend the annual two-day meeting of the Ohio Judicial Conference this week.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:59:40 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Visitor Education Center Accepting Applications for Grants</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/VECGrants_090111.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e2a70a3-1d67-47c0-97b6-7a31405fe7fc</guid><description>Ohio schools can now apply for one of 100 grants to help pay for field trip transportation costs for students to visit the Ohio Judicial Center.</description><pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:03:41 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court to Hear Four Cases During Highland County Session in October</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/offsiteCourt_083111.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">78945473-f734-4579-999e-5d0399a80708</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio confirmed today the four cases it will hear in official session in Highland County on Wednesday, Oct. 19, as part of its semiannual Off-Site Court Program.</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:29:42 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Summit on Aging Follow-up Features County Action Plans</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/SOA_082911.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cec29572-9bd2-4c0e-a6e8-dc4a8ea3e836</guid><description>During a presentation today designed to enhance judges’ skills in handling elder abuse cases, keynote speakers Candace Heisler and former Judge Janice Martin stressed the importance of a coordinated response to elder abuse.</description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:34:25 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Former Supreme Court Justice 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Duncan spoke about several fundamental moments in his life.</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:19:06 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Grant Money Available for Field Trips to Supreme Court</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/fieldTripGrants_082311.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">91840f70-d1fb-4a89-aab3-23c8673ef184</guid><description>As many Ohio students head back to school this week, a field trip to the Supreme Court of Ohio will be more affordable for 100 financially pinched schools this school year.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:10:57 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>South African Justice to Tell Life Story During Supreme Court Lecture Series</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/albiesachs_082211.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3f8c2c23-e917-4ccd-820a-5b903444cfba</guid><description>Even a bomb blast in which he lost his right arm and sight in one eye couldn’t deter Albie Sachs, former Justice on the Constitutional Court of South Africa, from fighting for freedom and human rights.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:19:26 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Connection to Civil War Concerns Famous General</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/civilWar_080511.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3c17587b-7431-400b-8dc6-60e0b0606feb</guid><description>As the nation observes the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, the Supreme Court of Ohio has a connection to a significant player in the “War Between the States.”</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:36:42 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Court, Bar Association Host New Lawyer Mentoring Event</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/lawyerMentoring_080411.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cddd1cc7-1e75-4dc7-a5d6-68129df8eb24</guid><description>Columbus participants in the Supreme Court of Ohio Lawyer to Lawyer mentoring program gathered Wednesday to tour the new home of the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, General Division and to network at a reception with fellow mentors and new lawyers.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:18:05 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Mock Trial Competition Closes First Year of Law School Preparation Program</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/lawLeadership_072911.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6db9e24a-4410-4e9a-ac69-da04cfed504a</guid><description>A group of central Ohio students involved in a program designed to bolster their skills for college and law school got a taste of life behind the podium last night during a mock trial competition at the Ohio Judicial Center. 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John R. Kasich today appointed Dayton attorney Dennis J. Adkins to the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court bench.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2011 19:03:56 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Probate, Juvenile, Domestic Relations Judges to Hold Association Meetings</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/probJuvDrmtg_060211.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">09d0b41b-af5f-433f-bf4f-bf7b84c76336</guid><description>Daylong educational sessions devoted to topics germane to probate, juvenile and domestic relations judges will be the centerpiece at their associations’ annual summer conference next week.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2011 13:33:46 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>More Pro Bono Work Reported in 2010</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/probono_060111.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">75debd6d-bbc3-4072-92f4-bcb6159c62cb</guid><description>More attorneys in Ohio appear to be volunteering legal service to people who need it, according to statistics released today by the Supreme Court of Ohio.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:58:08 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Seeks Public Comment on Rules of Practice Amendments</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/prohacvice_053111.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fc2ec6d0-a744-4f76-9cd4-ada01df8520c</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio will accept public comment until June 29 on proposed amendments to the Supreme Court Rules of Practice including clarification of the process for admission of out-of-state attorneys.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:02:48 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Stratton Hosts Third Veterans Summit</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/veteransSummit_052611.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3cdbbebd-c3cd-4032-8dcb-c7e31237ce06</guid><description>State and federal partners involved in veterans affairs met today at the Ohio Judicial Center to learn more about veterans courts during the third annual Veterans in the Courts Summit.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2011 16:25:24 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Ohio, Judicial Community Mourn the Loss of Judge Charles “Chip” Henry</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/henryObit_052611.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60aea58d-83da-4378-832e-a3841bab8efa</guid><description>Justices of the Supreme Court of Ohio joined the voices this week remembering the service and character of the Honorable Charles “Chip” Henry, the Geauga County Juvenile/Probate Judge who was killed in a bicycling accident on Monday.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2011 16:06:38 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Launches Historical Justices' Biography Site</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/justiceBios_052311.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d986d290-c6cd-4b87-a58a-60534e9c509d</guid><description>Fourth-graders from Monroe Elementary School near Lebanon, Ohio, had a close encounter today with the first woman Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio as the Court unveiled a new Web site that tells the stories of the 153 men and women who have served on the Supreme Court since 1803.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 18:51:48 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>2010 Report Shows Continued Decrease in New Cases Filed in Ohio Courts</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/OCS_052011.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1611fd46-1833-42e7-8593-dd8c38cde2a9</guid><description>A year after seeing a 10-year low in the total number of new cases filed in Ohio courts, that number dropped even further in 2010 according to the annual Ohio Courts Statistical Summary. These results and others are contained in the 2010 report released today by the Supreme Court of Ohio.</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2011 14:29:23 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Leadership Ohio Visits Supreme Court, Learns About Branches of Government</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/leadershipohio_051911.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">13a85cce-595c-4b30-bf46-c16cd7a285df</guid><description>Twenty-three professionals enrolled in the 2011 Leadership Ohio class learned about the three branches of government today at the Ohio Judicial Center and Ohio Statehouse.</description><pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2011 17:00:35 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Lecture Series to Feature Miami University Professor</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/lawForum_051711.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">50a880b0-f4f3-4d3e-9eff-dc55a825fe90</guid><description>A celebrated historian will explore the concept of self-government at the Supreme Court of Ohio’s latest Forum on the Law lecture. Andrew Cayton, a Distinguished Professor of History at Miami University, will present “A Question of Authority” on June 7.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 14:21:09 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Creators of Winning Video Honored by Bar Foundation</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/OSBFVideoContest_051611.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">51f071d2-52e5-4315-8559-de6c57c4a9b1</guid><description>The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) recognized students and teachers from Heritage Middle School in Painesville today for winning first place in a video contest to teach Ohio students about the dangers of “sexting” and cyber bullying. 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State school funding decision, died Sunday evening. Justice Sweeney served two terms on the Supreme Court from 1993 to 2004.</description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:37:19 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Foundation Announces New Board Leadership</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/OLAFBoard_040811.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1897b94d-7c5f-4cd2-b3a1-9f26ff7f7f0a</guid><description>The Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation (OLAF) Board of Trustees elected new officers during its annual meeting recently.</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:19:22 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Chief Justice O'Connor Speaks at Drug Abuse Summit</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/drugAbuseSummit_040611.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">26e9de62-64e4-49f8-a726-06e9d6e955ee</guid><description>Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor recognized the difficult problem facing Ohio from increased drug addiction and crime fueled by the abuse of prescription opiates, and she pledged that the judicial system will play a leadership role in responding to the problem.</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:03:11 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Appellate Judge Hears Supreme Court Case</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/VJstewart_040511.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e3eb1726-34d4-4ddc-9428-c8d04194795e</guid><description>Judge Melody J. 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Karp will receive a national professional responsibility award this week at a National Conference on Professional Responsibility luncheon in his honor in Seattle. 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Chief Justice Moyer lay in state in the Courtroom of the Ohio Judicial Center in a flag-draped coffin from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., where members of the public were received by the Moyer family.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:00:08 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Memorial Arrangements Announced for The Hon. Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/moyerArrangements_040610.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e5393ebe-9d93-4dc4-90ee-7b980de8c85e</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio today announced the arrangements that have been made for the honoring and burial of Chief Justice Thomas J. 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Moyer on Friday, while those who knew and loved the Chief began to reflect on his life and career.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:05:16 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Local Court Personnel Attend Budget Training Clinic</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/budgettraining_032610.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0c14ad84-d7b5-4510-9c6d-b2acfcb0e025</guid><description>Court personnel and other public officials from seven jurisdictions gathered today to discuss budgets and other shared concerns at the Ohio Judicial Center.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:55:58 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Ohio Law School Wins National Moot Court Competition</title><link>https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/mootCourt_032510.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">820aee27-add6-4d32-af75-18a34bf5fbd3</guid><description>The University of Akron School of Law took first place at the Fifth Annual National Moot Court Competition in Child Welfare and Adoption Law earlier this month at the Ohio Judicial Center and Ohio Statehouse.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:53:54 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Anniversary Events Highlight Milestone Year for Law School</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/ONUanniversary_032410.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e5af51b9-7936-4a8e-a32d-6a90c6567c79</guid><description>The second oldest of Ohio’s nine law schools is celebrating its quasquicentennial year in 2010.</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:32:19 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Four Cases on Schedule for Supreme Court Huron County Session</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/huronCoOSC_032310.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cd1a9b70-ccb2-4edc-bc34-e34d2461b870</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio confirmed today the four cases it will hear in Huron County on Wednesday, April 21, as part of its semiannual Off-Site Court program.</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:08:48 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Former Chief Justice Frank Celebrezze Dies</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/celebrezzeObit_032210.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6d30d591-a920-4ffc-bc80-ab02f36cef47</guid><description>Former Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Frank D. Celebrezze, 81, died Sunday at the Cleveland Clinic.</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:01:21 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Russian Delegates Examine American Youth Programs</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/russianDelegates_031710.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">50e4772f-10d8-4fb8-a70e-687cbc0398d8</guid><description>Five Russian delegates participating in the Open World Program met with Supreme Court of Ohio staff Tuesday as part of a week in central Ohio examining accountable governance with a focus on youth programs in America.</description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:31:26 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Cincinnati High School Again Wins State Mock Trial Champtionship</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/mockTrial_031510.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">884a73de-da26-42ec-8ca8-1c1c5d9a9398</guid><description>For the second straight year, Indian Hill High School in Cincinnati won the High School Mock Trial State Championship. Indian Hill will move on to the national championship tournament this spring in Philadelphia attempting to become the first Ohio team to win the national title.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:14:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Mock Trial State Finals Scheduled for Saturday</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/mockTrial_031210.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ce67f4e2-1fe4-4d9f-9725-e5ed107d297b</guid><description>Two teams will compete Saturday during the final round of the 27th Annual High School Mock Trial State Championship at the Ohio Statehouse. Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Robert R. Cupp will serve as the presiding judge during the final round, which will be broadcast live on the Ohio Channel from 9 a.m. to noon.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:45:12 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>National Moot Court Competition Features Three Ohio Law Schools</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/mootCourt_031210.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">534ec70d-1384-481d-a8eb-3bcfce001ce5</guid><description>Three Ohio law schools will demonstrate their advocacy skills as they present legal arguments this weekend at the Fifth Annual National Moot Court Competition in Child Welfare and Adoption Law at the Ohio Judicial Center and Ohio Statehouse.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:44:44 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Pro Bono Reporting Deadline Three Weeks Away</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/proBono_031110.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">577b21b8-dc85-4023-8f59-a31df641bdd2</guid><description>Active Ohio attorneys with an email address on file with the Supreme Court of Ohio have until March 31 to voluntarily report pro bono work and financial contributions to programs that provide legal services to persons of limited means for calendar year 2009.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:58:20 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Recognizes Employees at Annual Awards Ceremony</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/employeeAwards_031010.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">bc62cc3f-fd21-4518-ba76-7708142b2a25</guid><description>Ten employees were recognized Tuesday by the Supreme Court of Ohio for their professionalism and outstanding service to the Supreme Court over the past year. Supreme Court Justices and staff attended the sixth annual ceremony in the courtroom.</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:13:56 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Victims of Attorney Theft Awarded More Than $93,000 by Clients' Security Fund</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/CSF_030910.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2a69003a-8993-4b48-acbc-f51c412ec791</guid><description>The Board of Commissioners of the Clients’ Security Fund of Ohio (CSF) awarded $93,494 to 34 victims of attorney theft at its meeting Friday. Twenty former or suspended Ohio attorneys were found to have misappropriated client funds.</description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:27:41 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Seeks Public Comment on Timing of Notice of Appeal</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/ruleAmend_030810.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5a38ff61-179b-468d-9532-540a93f49cb4</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio will accept public comment until April 6 on a proposed amendment to the Rules of Practice that addresses when the clock starts ticking to file an appeal in the Supreme Court after a party seeks a full review by all members of an appeals court. Justices concurred 7-0 in publishing the amendments for public comment.</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:45:49 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Judicial College Enhances Online Registration</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/JCregistration_030510.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">eb040389-1d92-4077-9b1f-71ef089b3442</guid><description>For the first time, attendees participating in conferences in which the Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College provides education will be able to register for courses online.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:06:12 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Judicial Candidate Seminar Scheduled for March 11</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/judCandidateSeminar_030410.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2de800e0-5184-47ef-a72c-6f2ed5cb4d03</guid><description>Nearly 300 people attended this election cycle’s first three judicial candidate seminars about campaign practices sponsored by the Supreme Court of Ohio. The next training opportunity is Thursday, March 11, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ohio Judicial Center.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:02:11 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Expands Art Collection with Loaned Works from Columbus Museum of Art</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/artCollection_030310.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b506b1d0-0304-49d2-83c7-371f77b1e29f</guid><description>The Columbus Museum of Art today loaned nine works of art to the Supreme Court of Ohio for its public art collection. The two-year loan includes paintings by Emerson Burkhart, Robert Chadeayne, Charles Cursi, Murray Jones, Silas Martin, and the Rev. L.M. Phillips and a wood relief by Elijah Pierce.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:17:30 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Disciplinary Case Schedule for March</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/DispSchedule_030210.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">97d0fa99-697e-4795-9f0d-b555deb5107a</guid><description>The following schedule of cases is set for hearings by the Supreme Court’s Board of Commissioners on Grievances &amp; Discipline in March.  All hearings take place before a three-judge panel of the board and are open to the public.  The hearings involve an individual attorney or judge who is charged with professional misconduct.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:21:27 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>151 Ohio Supreme Court Justices Have Included Seven Women</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/womenHistory_030110.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f65e88ea-6485-4880-98e7-9a624ad6d3c8</guid><description>With National Women’s History Month beginning today, here are a few facts and figures about the women who have served as Justices on the Supreme Court of Ohio since 1803.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:33:18 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Mock Trial Regional Competitions Occur Statewide</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/mockTrials_022610.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ce52bbd4-00c0-494a-95cc-6363c962179b</guid><description>The Ohio Judicial Center today hosted one of nine Ohio High School Mock Trial regional competitions.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:18:22 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Toledo Municipal Court Administrator to Retire</title><link>https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/toledoAdmin_022610.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e78e9061-1d14-4b2f-a0b3-95b2943072f8</guid><description>After 24 years, Pam Roberts will retire this week as court administrator with the Toledo Municipal Court.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:04:10 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>415 Prospective Lawyers Took Ohio Bar Exam This Week</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/barExam_022510.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1341b2ec-a6f5-40b0-84ff-629f697e3590</guid><description>More than 400 prospective lawyers took the February 2010 Ohio Bar Examination Tuesday, Wednesday and today at Franklin County Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:05:19 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Ways to Boost Morale Discussed at Judicial College Course</title><link>http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/morale_022410.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e320de7c-ab4a-4b9e-b2b3-d90d9c78499e</guid><description>Court personnel managers learned some tips Tuesday on how to motivate and maintain morale during tough financial times.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:56:04 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court to Hold Off-Site Court in Huron County in April</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/offSiteCourt_022310.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">471f7b0c-b409-42a4-9f14-720b77934f58</guid><description>Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer has announced that the Supreme Court of Ohio will convene in official session in Huron County on Wednesday, April 21. The visit is part of the court’s semiannual Off-Site Court Program.</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:17:24 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Adopts Amendments to Capital Case Representation Rule</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/ruleAmend_022210.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cc87e5a3-a00e-4944-a5b7-75860e779807</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio announced the adoption of amendments to the rules concerning appointment of counsel for indigent defendants in capital cases. The new amendments take effect March 1. Justices concurred 7-0 in adopting the amendments.</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:07:38 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Translation Project Expands Access to Court Forms</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/formsTranslation_021910.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cea3a79b-3ecb-428f-933c-8bab6ab375d5</guid><description>Vital court information will be more readily accessible to non-English speaking Ohioans and those with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) as the result of a translation project initiated by the Supreme Court of Ohio.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:19:16 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Legal Administrators Meet for Annual 'Partners' Lunch'</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/legalAdmin_021810.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c93c907-6acb-4d55-96bc-64afd0d926e4</guid><description>Supreme Court of Ohio Administrative Director Steven C. Hollon commended the work of a legal administrators organization during a lunchtime speech today.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:31:14 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Black History Month Event Celebrates Tuskegee Airmen</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/blackHistory_021710.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d179b768-209b-4c52-9eaf-c6d65371d1db</guid><description>In recognition of Black History Month, the Supreme Court of Ohio paid tribute to the historical significance of the Tuskegee Airmen today at the Ohio Judicial Center.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:59:43 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Foreclosures Increase by 4 Percent in 2009</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/foreclosureStats_021710.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e000bc55-e6a6-4a0e-a654-8cb29c6dc080</guid><description>Ohio foreclosure case filings in 2009 again set a record, according to data released today by the Supreme Court of Ohio.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:59:12 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Grievances &amp; Discipline Board Releases Advisory Opinion</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/BOCadvisoryOp_021610.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4a16f696-5756-4a40-9a8c-adb9b1562b02</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio’s Board of Commissioners on Grievances &amp; Discipline has issued an advisory opinion concerning the inclusion of an area of practice or specialization in a law firm name.</description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:50:42 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Task Force Submits Disciplinary System Review to Supreme Court</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/disciplinaryTF_021210.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4fc2ff84-f7c6-41e3-8e01-80282772ef50</guid><description>Ohio’s disciplinary system for lawyers and judges should be restructured to realize more consistency, uniformity and oversight, according to a report released today by a Supreme Court of Ohio task force.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:20:56 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Judges, Journalists Discuss National Project</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/judgesJournalists_021110.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b8503904-12f3-489d-a465-1de606673550</guid><description>Judges and journalists from around Ohio gathered at the Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus on Thursday to discuss a national research project on new media and the courts and to learn more about the ways that new media like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are affecting courts and the coverage of the judicial system by traditional news media.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:16:10 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Visitor Education Center Planning for Busy Spring</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/VEC_021010.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">aa9ffc06-efef-47e4-a5f9-0379e1514618</guid><description>Many teachers from around Ohio are looking ahead, past the cold winter months, and planning spring field trips to the Supreme Court of Ohio Visitor Education Center.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:38:06 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Appoints Robert D. Rinfret to Holmes County Common Pleas Court</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/judAppt_020910.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3b2086ab-8192-4bac-8167-f79f146d8ec5</guid><description>Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today announced the appointment of Robert D. Rinfret to the Holmes County Common Pleas Court.</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:16:30 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Former Supreme Court Justice Craig Wright Dies</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/wrightObit_020410.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3ccd1963-87b1-4c28-bd3f-6d23296fd8a1</guid><description>Former Supreme Court of Ohio Justice J. Craig Wright, 80, died Wednesday in Palm Springs, Calif.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:59:16 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Guide Helps Self-Represented Litigants</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/proSeGuide_020410.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e012f55e-3a3d-4e7b-9656-f7931c7ff049</guid><description>Ohioans who represent themselves in cases before the Supreme Court of Ohio can turn for guidance to a publication released today.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:56:39 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Municipal, County Judges Attend Winter Conference</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/judgeConference_020310.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c954f413-d2f0-49ab-a86d-b92e7333a49a</guid><description>Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor administered the oath of office today to the municipal and county court judges elected to leadership positions by the membership of their association. The swearing-in ceremony and remarks by Justice O’Connor took place at the group’s annual three-day winter meeting.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:20:05 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Judicial Panel Accepting Applications to Fill Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations, Licking County Common Pleas Courts Vacancies</title><link>http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/PIO/news/2010/cuyaVacancies_020110.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b69cbb8e-c6d9-4761-91c4-bab2b60a04f4</guid><description>The Ohio Judicial Appointments Recommendation Panel (OJARP) will accept applications to fill vacant seats on the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court until 5 p.m. Feb. 23 and on the Licking County Common Pleas Court until 5 p.m. March 8.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:19:19 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Court Personnel Learn Difference Between Legal Advice, Legal Information</title><link>http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/PIO/news/2010/JudCollLegalAdvice_012910.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cc87fbd4-2b32-4a8d-931f-aafd80364fa9</guid><description>A Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College course today explored the fine line for court personnel between providing customer service and offering legal advice.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:51:26 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Disciplinary Case Schedule for February</title><link>http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/PIO/news/2010/bcgdhearings_012910.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">77e982ad-2f04-4120-b74e-b34c6ec18424</guid><description>The following schedule of cases is set for hearings by the Supreme Court’s Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline next month.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:40:54 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Nearly 500 Seek to Take February Bar Exam</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/febBarExam_012810.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">53dd193b-da4c-4d01-88f4-c9c9393fe52a</guid><description>Nearly 500 applicants have applied to take the February 2010 Ohio Bar Examination, the Supreme Court of Ohio announced today.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:24:17 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Domestic Relations Judges Elect 2010 Officers</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/DRofficers_012610.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4e77dbd9-1665-4888-8550-8c7bd95f1f38</guid><description>Greene County Domestic Relations Court Judge Steven L. Hurley will serve as president of the Ohio Association of Domestic Relations Judges this year. He was among a slate of six officers elected for leadership positions at the group’s annual winter conference.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:24:14 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Common Pleas Judges Elect 2010 Officers</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/CPofficers_012510.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fc9fb588-2411-4557-a544-22e5359beed4</guid><description>Butler County Common Pleas Court Judge Michael J. Sage will serve as president of the Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association this year. He was among a slate of nine officers elected for leadership positions at the group’s annual winter conference.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:45:53 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Judicial College Installs 2010 Board of Trustees Officers</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/JCtrustees_012210.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9e2e3a95-01c2-40af-a560-568b89188e68</guid><description>The Judicial College Board of Trustees met by telephone conference this week and installed its officers for 2010.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:16:32 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Appoints Rep. Yates to Hamilton County Municipal Court</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/JudAppt_012110.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4884b38e-dd51-4bbe-8db6-f119288a0728</guid><description>Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland today appointed State Rep. Tyrone K. Yates to the Hamilton County Municipal Court. Yates, 55, of Cincinnati, fills the seat vacated by the appointment of Judge Nadine Allen to the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:17:52 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>OLAF Founder, Executive Director Retires From Full-time Position</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/OLAF_012010.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">531988df-3ac0-4198-81f8-232404a503df</guid><description>After 15 years, the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation’s (OLAF) founder and executive director, Robert M. Clyde, has decided to retire from full-time status and assume a part-time role of senior counsel and director of government relations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:59:20 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>First Woman Ohio Supreme Court Justice Named 'Great Ohioan'</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/ohioan_012010.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63b44da6-9747-49a2-b0a0-c7dde27a7fbd</guid><description>Florence Ellinwood Allen, the first woman to serve as a Justice on the Supreme Court of Ohio, was named today as one of four 2010 Great Ohioans by the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board and the Capitol Square Foundation.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:58:42 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>State Leaders Announce Initiative to Analyze Corrections System, Enhance Public Safety Efforts</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/correctionsSystem_011910.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">52c07395-51c4-4f98-88f4-30522aa5f48a</guid><description>Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Thomas J. 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Grendell of the 11th District Court of Appeals served as a visiting judge on the Supreme Court of Ohio today and heard oral arguments in a Tuscarawas County case.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:28:45 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Seeks Volunteers for Tours</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/tourVolunteer_011110.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c77bad4b-ea61-4be8-b7d9-997e98ad57b7</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio Civic Education program is recruiting volunteers to lead tours of the Visitor Education Center located in the beautifully restored, historic Ohio Judicial Center.</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:08:14 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Schedules 2010 Local Court Roundtable Meetings</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/roundtables_010810.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5539756f-b24e-4730-b377-0d56425df871</guid><description>Local courts will be able to share common issues at any one of 30 roundtable meetings scheduled throughout 2010, organized by the Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial and Court Services Division.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:21:08 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Appoints Frank Ardis Jr. to Mansfield Municipal Court</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2010/JudAppt_010710.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d7ff4c7e-6e8e-458f-99fd-04cac60e9add</guid><description>Gov. 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Delaney of the Fifth District Court of Appeals served as a visiting judge today on the Supreme Court of Ohio and heard oral arguments in a Summit County case.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:47:33 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>CLE Deadline Approaching for Half of State's Attorneys</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/CLEdeadline_121509.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">672be8d9-9c96-49f6-8fb3-8a0d4b5e6216</guid><description>Attorneys with last names beginning with the letters A through L need to complete their Continuing Legal Education (CLE) hours by Dec. 31.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:11:12 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>New Judges to Attend Judicial College Orientation</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/judgeOrientation_121409.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">058e26a9-02b4-4ffe-b7a0-86efea053ad6</guid><description>With the election last month of municipal court judges across the state, the Supreme Court of Ohio’s annual new judges orientation this week will include many areas of instruction specifically targeting municipal court judges.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:50:12 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Domestic Relations Justice Partners Attend Additional Training</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/jPartnerTraining_121109.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e7fb9503-37f7-419f-868f-1a16b80926c4</guid><description>About 30 members of the bench/bar community involved with Hamilton County Domestic Relations Court met recently with the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Case Management Section for additional training on categorizing and establishing appropriate timelines for complex cases.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:11:03 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Twelve Judges to Retire at End of Year</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/judgeRetire_121009.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fb6f0988-2c67-48b5-99a2-9625adbe43ee</guid><description>With at least a combined 175 years of judicial experience, 12 Ohio judges will leave the bench around the New Year.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:02:29 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Grievances &amp; Discipline Board Re-Elects Chair, Vice Chair</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/BOCelections_120909.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f210735e-bf8c-47a9-a475-ad0d2174d206</guid><description>Knox County Common Pleas Court Judge Otho Eyster will serve as the chairman of the Supreme Court’s Board of Commissioners on Grievances &amp; Discipline for 2010.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:46:24 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Victims of Attorney Theft Awarded Nearly $270,000 by Clients' Security Fund</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/CSF_120809.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6e4c5485-df62-462b-a934-cd9b723d3456</guid><description>The Board of Commissioners of the Clients’ Security Fund of Ohio (CSF) awarded $269,983 to 33 victims of attorney theft at its meeting Friday.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:03:44 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Judicial Panel Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy on Hamilton County Municipal Court</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/judVacancy_120709.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2e0371a9-451f-4ebe-a23f-034d5b4f2d85</guid><description>Applications to fill a vacancy on the Hamilton County Municipal Court are due by 5 p.m. Jan. 5 to the Ohio Judicial Appointments Recommendation Panel (OJARP).</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:04:55 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Surpeme Court Adopts Court Interpreters Amendments</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/ruleAmend_120709-2.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0e069db1-18c1-4ce3-b07e-743489867745</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio will begin the certification of court interpreters in 2010 as a result of recently adopted amendments.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:29:16 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Adopts Expanded Temporary Judge Rule</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/ruleAmend_120709.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c101575c-f881-4ade-bf1b-722ca7fb82bc</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio has adopted a rule that increases the pool of sitting and retired judges who can be assigned to assist a municipal or county court.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:28:50 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Sixth District Appeals Court Administrator to Retire</title><link>http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/PIO/news/2009/kiroff_120409.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fa379917-b97b-46ff-acc1-c7754b18943e</guid><description>Donna Kiroff, who began her tenure as court administrator for the Sixth District Court of Appeals in 1985 at the amazing salary of $29,500, will retire on Dec. 31.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:05:57 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Ohio Supreme Court Joins Attorney General to Warn of Jury Duty Phone Scam Targeting Ohioans</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/juryScam_120309.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1d81577e-f289-4397-a72c-3f483ae30fbb</guid><description>The Ohio Supreme Court today joined the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in warning Ohioans of a jury duty scam that targets unsuspecting individuals, tricking them into turning over their personal information.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:44:22 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Common Pleas Judges Talk Budgets at Winter Meeting</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/judgeMeeting_120309.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ad72379c-4773-4cb4-a723-c8c5a867b59b</guid><description>Common pleas judges from around the state shared how they are responding to the current budgetary crisis at the group’s winter meeting Wednesday.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:36:49 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Judges Appointed to Supreme Court Domestic Violence Advisory Committee</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/DVAppointments_120309.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">26d6221b-86fb-442e-8a12-21643a67d0ad</guid><description>Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer has appointed three judges as the newest members of the Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee on Domestic Violence.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:33:35 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Disciplinary Case Schedule for December</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/DispSchedule_120209.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e11384ed-ff23-4c42-9abb-124188cfd7b4</guid><description>The following schedule of cases is set for hearings by the Supreme Court’s Board of Commissioners on Grievances &amp; Discipline in December.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:50:03 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>10th District Judge Hears Supreme Court Case</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/VJsadler_120109.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3ec006b8-ec64-4f55-a59a-2a95f73fe502</guid><description>Judge Lisa L. Sadler of the 10th District Court of Appeals served as a visiting judge today on the Supreme Court of Ohio and heard oral arguments in an Erie County case.</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:58:41 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Supreme Court Adopts Probate Forms</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/probateForms_113009.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f5ab4634-7531-40fd-83c3-6e0dccd5216e</guid><description>The Supreme Court of Ohio has adopted new and revised probate court forms that concern adoptions, change of name proceedings and protecting incapacitated adults.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:20:13 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Course Examines Divorce in Times of Financial Crisis</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/JCdivorce_112509.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1ad41c55-940a-407f-978b-f53636a57122</guid><description>A timely course on an emerging issue considering the state of the economy will be offered by Ohio Judicial College on Dec. 1.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:08:50 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Lucas County Court Administrator to Retire</title><link>http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/atkinRetirement_112409.asp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00399bb9-3739-45ba-b27c-3954d3f31fa1</guid><description>For more than a quarter century, Jean Atkin has served as court administrator for the general trial division of the Lucas County Common Pleas Court. 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