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On December 19, 1917, the National Hockey League opened its first season. | in 1843, Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was published. | In 1997, James Cameron’s film “Titanic” premiered in theaters. Learn more.
Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy spoke at the Ohio Clerk of Courts Association winter conference on the importance of collaboration between clerks, judges, and law enforcement.
The Supreme Court prepares 38 new judges for the bench during New Judges Orientation
The Supreme Court of Ohio connected courts to innovative veteran services during the annual 2025 Lean Forward Veterans Summit.
The Supreme Court welcomes 615 new attorneys to the practice of law. Learn more.
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December 19, 2025
In El-Hitti v. Americare Kidney, Inst., L.L.C., the Court ordered to parties to simultaneously file supplemental briefs by Monday, Dec. 29, that address whether the trial court’s decision denying a bifurcated trial is a final, appealable order.
In State ex rel. Restivo v. Burnside, the Court ordered the respondent to file a response to the complaint by 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19.
State ex rel. Mauk v. Sheldon
State ex rel. Whitfield v. Burkhart
In State ex rel. Mauk v. Sheldon, the Court determined the Richland County sheriff improperly withheld information from a woman investigating missing money and property taken after her son’s death.
December 18, 2025
State v. Balmert
State ex rel. Martens v. Findlay
In State v. Balmert, the Court affirmed the conviction of a Lorain County man who injured a state trooper directing traffic while he was driving under the influence of marijuana.
December 17, 2025
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Kimble v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Co.
State v. Gowdy
State ex rel. Castellon v. Swallow
In State v. Gowdy, the Court ruled that a trial judge’s misstatement and pretrial ruling to not give a self-defense jury instruction did not invalidate a man's guilty plea.
December 16, 2025
State v. Bostick
State ex rel. Clark v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.
In State v. Bostick, the Court ruled a trial court was not required to conduct an oral hearing before deciding whether to grant a request for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence.
December 15, 2025
In In re Resignation of Ulinski, the Court accepted the resignation of Linda Ulinski of Fairlawn from the practice of law, with disciplinary action pending.
December 12, 2025
In In re Resignation of Westfall, the Court accepted the resignation of Elizabeth Westfall of Columbus from the practice of law, with disciplinary action pending.
December 11, 2025
In State ex rel. Young v. Blendon Twp. Police Dept., the Court lifted the stay of the briefing schedule because the case is no longer being held for a decision in State ex rel. Gatehouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc. v. Columbus Police Dept. The relator can file an amended merit brief reflecting State ex rel. GateHouse Media Ohio Holdings II, Inc. v. Columbus Police Dept., within 30 days.
In In re Chukwuani, the Court granted the motion to file an affidavit of disqualification against Judge David E. Stucki.
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Central Ohio program gives former felons a second chance: WCMH
- Rusu appointed to serve on Ohio Judicial College: The Vindicator
- Judge Epley will chair commission: Daily Advocate
- Judge Michelle Sheehan chosen to lead 8th Ohio District Court of Appeals: Cleveland.com
- Beloved Franklin County judge retires after 31 years, plans to pursue other passions: WSYX6
- Lordstown council pulls back on data center ban, pushes for temporary moratorium: WKBN
- Geauga juvenile judge asks Ohio Supreme Court to reconsider his suspension: News 5 Cleveland
- Changed circumstances have Ohio appeals court remanding disability application: Work Comp Central
- Bar joins commissioners in support of full-time court in Struthers: WKBN Youngstown
- Belmont County mourns former Common Pleas Judge Frank Fregiato
- Ohio Supreme Court appoints former Portage jurist to fill in during Grendell's suspension: Cleveland.com