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Participants from Ohio University's Law & Trial Institute toured the Moyer Judicial Center to learn more about Ohio's highest court. Schedule your tour
The Certified Court Manager class of 2026 learned budget and fiscal management at the Supreme Court as part of the fourth course of the program. A total of 43 court leaders from around the state are currently enrolled.
The University of Akron School of Law Federalist Society chapter visited the Supreme Court for oral arguments. After four cases were heard, the chapter had lunch with several justices and toured the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.
Coursework has begun for 53 court employees across the state seeking Certified Court Executive certification. Over the next three years, the class of 2027 will complete seven courses emphasizing leadership, strategic planning, and external partnerships as part of the second level of the Court Management Program.
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July 17, 2025
State ex rel. Ames v. Big Walnut Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn.
In State ex rel. Ames v. Big Walnut Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn., the Court denied relator Brian Ames’ requests for statutory damages, court costs, and attorney fees.
July 16, 2025
In State ex rel. Parker v. Urbana, the Court ordered relator William Parker to file a response, if he chooses, by noon, Thursday, July 17 to respondent City of Urbana’s motion for judgment on the pleadings.
In State v. King, the Court permitted amicus curiae Ohio Attorney General’s Office to participate in oral argument and share time with appellee Cuyahoga County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
State ex rel. Clark v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.
July 15, 2025
In State ex rel. Parker v. Urbana, the Court ordered the respondent City of Urbana to file a response, if it chooses, by 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, to the complaint.
In State v. Kincaid, the Court permitted amicus curiae Ohio Attorney General’s Office to participate in oral argument and share time with appellee Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
State ex rel. Clark v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.
July 14, 2025
In In re Application of Circleville Solar Facility, L.L.C., the Court permitted the Jackson Township Board of Trustees to intervene and participate in the case.
July 10, 2025
In Ashmus v. Coughlin, the Court ruled that the existence of a working sewer line is not a “material defect” that must be disclosed by the seller when negotiating the sale of a property.
Ashmus v. Coughlin
July 9, 2025
Disciplinary Counsel v. Hunter
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Hunter, the Court suspended a Pickerington attorney for two years, with six months stayed, for taking money from three clients, masquerading as an assistant to relay false information, and other misconduct.
In Toledo Bar Assn. v. Exton, the Court found Matthew Exton of Sylvania in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
July 8, 2025
In In re Application of Notestine, the Court approved Bethany Notestine’s application to sit for the July 2025 bar exam, provided that all other application requirements have been satisfied.
In re Application of Notestine
The Court accepted Wells Fargo Bank, Natl. Assn. v. Doberdruk for review.
The Court returned State ex rel. Union Twp. Bd. of Trustees v. Hebron from mediation to the regular docket and directed the respondents to reply to the complaint within 21 days.
State ex rel. Howard v. Plank
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- Wayne County man pleads guilty to sex crimes involving children: WOIO
- Columbus man convicted of murder in 2022 shooting that killed two, injured two more: Columbus Dispatch
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- Youngstown man sentenced to 11 to 15 years for crash that killed 12-year-old boy: WFMJ
- West Chester woman accused of making false reports of Dayton shooter sentenced: Dayton Daily News
- 2 men convicted of involuntary manslaughter for central Toledo restaurant shooting: Toledo Blade
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