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On September 5, 1774, the first Continental Congress convened. | In 1862, over 700 African-American men voluntarily reported for duty to form the Cincinnati's Black Brigade, the first African-Amercian military unit during the Civil War. | In 2006, Katie Couric made her network anchor debut. Learn more.
Court staff recently attended Cristo Rey Student Draft Day to welcome students interning through the school's Professional Work-Study Program for the 2025-2026 school year.
Criminal justice system stakeholders recently convened at the Supreme Court to discuss continued improvements to Ohio's BCI reporting system.
The Supreme Court celebrated the extraordinary women who broke barriers in the legal field during the grand opening of the Women in Law Exhibit. Learn more
The Supreme Court recently welcomed its fall class of externs during orientation. Throughout the semester, they will serve in a variety of Court offices, gaining experience and contributing to both legal and administrative work.
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September 4, 2025
In Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Smith, the Court denied the request of Robert Smith III of Beachwood to be reinstated to the practice of law.
The Court declined to review State v. Farakhan.
September 3, 2025
In State ex rel. Johnson v. O’Donnell, the Court ordered the respondents to file a response, if they choose, by 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, to relator’s motion and to relator’s emergency complaint for writ of prohibition.
The Court accepted Colt’s Neck Homeowners Assn. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Commrs. for review.
September 2, 2025
State ex rel. LeadingAge Ohio v. Ohio Dept. of Medicaid
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Jackson v. Harris.
In State ex rel. LeadingAge Ohio v. Ohio Dept. of Medicaid, the Court ruled the Ohio Department of Medicaid must recalculate how much it pays nursing homes for care because it provided less funding for incentives to high-quality providers than required by state law.
August 29, 2025
In State ex rel. Nelsonville v. Athens Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court denied respondent Athens County Board of Elections’ motion to include the Ohio Secretary of State in the case.
In State ex rel. Martin v. Croucher, the Court denied relator Tramaine Martin’s motion to strike the Noble County prosecutor’s motion to dismiss the case.
August 28, 2025
State ex rel. Jennewine v. Puffenberger
In State ex rel. Jennewine v. Puffenberger, the Court ruled that even if the appointment of a Sylvania Township trustee was improper, a fellow trustee cannot compel a county judge to remove and replace the new trustee.
August 27, 2025
In State ex rel. Yost v. Columbus City Schools Bd. of Edn., the Court denied relator Attorney General Dave Yost’s motion for leave to file revised evidence and an emergency motion for a writ.
In State ex rel. Nelsonville v. Athens Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court agreed to reconsider the case.
In re Application of Ohio Power Co.
In In re Application of Ohio Power Co., the Court rejected an industrial power company’s claim that state regulators improperly approved AEP Ohio’s current electric service plan.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Jordan v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr. with justices presenting concurring and dissenting opinions.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Parker v. Spencer.
August 26, 2025
In State ex rel. Urban v. Wano Expiditing, Inc., the Court reversed the decision of the Tenth District Court of Appeals and denied a writ of mandamus directing the Industrial Commission of Ohio to vacate its order.
State ex rel. Urban v. Wano
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio Supreme Court delivers win to nursing homes over Medicaid payments: Columbus Dispatch
- Ohio Supreme Court Orders Medicaid to Recalculate Nursing Home Payments: AVC News
- Ohio Supreme Court rejects effort to have judge replace a township trustee: Columbus Daily Reporter
- The future of city government in Nelsonville remains unclear as the state Supreme Court reopens a case regarding candidates: WOUB
- Appeals court: Prosecutors can't use disputed evidence at Elwood Jones' new murder trial: Cincinnati Enquirer
- Legal saga continues for Cleveland's court fights against Shaker Boulevard apartment owner: Cleveland Signal
- Judge dismisses most of former Ohio lawmaker's lawsuit claiming ‘political hit job': Cleveland.com
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- Judge rules on whether ex-Kroger CEO McMullen will have to disclose reason for departure: Cincinnati Business Courier
- Judge denies Columbus Zoo request to temporarily block township from taxing admissions: WCMH
- Hearing to determine whether Myers gets new trial: Fairborn Daily Herald
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- Protections against lawsuits restricting speech grow — but some states still lag: Nashville Tennessean