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On July 10, 1925, the Scopes "Monkey" Trial began in Tennessee, challenging the legality of teaching evolution in public schools. | In 1850, Millard Fillmore became the 13th U.S. President after the death of President Zachary Taylor. Learn more.
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 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
July 7, 2025
The Court published official versions of eight opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
July 3, 2025
In State v. Hankins Liles, the Court affirmed the judgment of the Third District Court of Appeals based on the authority of the Court’s decision in State v. Logan.
State v. Hankins Liles
July 2, 2025
State v. Diaw
In State v. Diaw, the Court ruled that a person using an online marketplace phone app has no reasonable expectation of privacy in that information, and law enforcement does not need a search warrant to get such information.
July 1, 2025
In In re Rev. of Duke Energy Ohio, Inc.’s Distrib. Capital Invest. Rider, the Court permitted Duke Energy Ohio, Inc. to intervene and participate in the case.
State ex rel. Mobley v. Grabman
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News from the Supreme Court of Ohio
- Seller Not Required To List Working Sewer Line on Property Disclosure Form
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Appeals court says Ohio legislative effort to block local tobacco laws unconstitutional: Columbus Dispatch
- Defamation suit offers early test of Ohio's new anti-SLAPP statute: Ohio Capital Journal
- Clinic to expunge eligible juvenile records returns to Summit County on July 12: Akron Beacon Journal
- Former East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King sentenced to probation in corruption case: WKYC
- Ex-Milford city manager who solicited sex from a minor sentenced to 6 months: Cincinnati Enquirer
- Cuyahoga judge hands down 22-year sentence in case of security camera stalking: Cleveland.com
- 73-year-old sentenced to prison for child sex abuse material: WKBN
- Hamilton man, 18, pleads guilty to pair of first-degree felony charges: Dayton Daily News
- Trial set in juvenile court for 14-year-old accused in Youngstown homicide: WFMJ
- Franklin County judge ordered to refile discrimination suit or face dismissal: Columbus Dispatch
- Legal battle erupts over Ohio's plan to seize unclaimed money for new Browns stadium: Cleveland.com
- Man sentenced to at least 3 years for reportedly assaulting Miami Twp. officers, injuring firefighter: Dayton Daily News
- Akron woman convicted of starving, abusing child: WOIO
- Judge closes city's case against downtown Columbus nightclub: WBNS
- Fourth woman files sexual assault lawsuit against City of Warren, police chief, former officer: WFMJ