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The Story of America: This Day in History
On June 11, 1982, Steven Spielberg's “E.T.” premiered in theaters. | In 1776, a congressional committee of five began to draft a statement of independence for the colonies. The committee included Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman, with the actual writing delegated to Jefferson. | In 1963, two black students enrolled in classes at the University of Alabama, despite Governor George Wallace’s attempts to keep the school segregated. Learn more.
The Supreme Court of Ohio has released three annual reports that reflect the Court's ongoing work, initiatives, and service to the people of Ohio in 2025. View the reports
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Congratulations, new attorneys! The Supreme Court welcomed the state's newest attorneys to the practice of law during the May Bar Admissions Ceremony.
The Supreme Court of Ohio's Children & Families section helps strengthen partnerships between juvenile courts and child welfare agencies at a regional training in Columbus.
Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
June 11, 2026
The Court consolidated State v. Dejournett, Cases 2026-0456 and 2026-0647, and directed the parties to file briefs.
June 10, 2026
In Bahorek v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision, the Court ordered the parties to file a response, if they choose, by noon, Friday, June 12, to the motion to immediately stay the Tenth District Court of Appeals’ judgment of appellant Lane and Norwich Columbus Owner, L.L.C.
In
June 9, 2026
The Court granted motions for stays of the judgment of the Tenth District Court of Appeals in Bahorek v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision (2026-0607, 2026-0608, 2026-0659, and 2026-0660).
The Court accepted Osborne v. Parkview Fed. Sav. Bank for review.
In Columbus Bar Assn. v. Armengau, the Court found Javier Armengau of Columbus in contempt for failure to surrender his certificate of admission and file an affidavit of compliance.
June 8, 2026
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Grendell, the Court reinstated Timothy Grendell of Chardon to the practice of law.
June 5, 2026
In Bahorek v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision, the Court ordered the parties to file a response, if they choose, by 9 a.m., Monday, June 8, to the motion to immediately stay the Tenth District Court of Appeals’ judgment.
In re Application of Duke Energy Ohio, Inc.
Disciplinary Counsel v. Avery
In In re Application of Duke Energy Ohio, Inc., the Court ruled that Duke Energy can charge customers $29 million to recover the cost of retiring propane caverns it used for decades to deliver natural gas.
June 4, 2026
Disciplinary Counsel v. Harvey
State ex rel. Bates v. Clancy
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Harvey, the Court permanently disbarred a Gallia County attorney who was convicted of theft after stealing more than $225,000 from an estate he administered.
June 3, 2026
State v. Turner
State ex rel. Bates v. Jenkins
State ex rel. Krug v. Stuff
In State v. Turner, the Court ruled that a teen whose case was transferred from juvenile court could be convicted of crimes in adult court, even if the juvenile court had not initially found probable cause for the crimes.
In In re Resignation of Piergies, the Court found James Piergies of Brookville in contempt for failure to surrender his certificate of admission and failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
- Making the Case: Court Examines Trial Error Claims and Responsibility for a Dog Bite Injury
- Duke Energy Can Charge Customers to Close Retired Propane Caverns
- Court Disbars Attorney Who Stole $225,000 From Client's Estate
- Washington County Prosecutor Humbled to Serve as Judge
- Three New Judges Bring Wide Array of Experience to Bench
- Justice's Law Review Article Proposes Reconsidering Judicial Age Limits
- Supreme Court Offers America 250 Keepsakes to 2026 Visitors
- Supreme Court Names Hilary R. Burgess-Jackson as Chief Compliance Officer
- Ohio Legal Help Impact Report Shows Expanded Access to Justice With Supreme Court Partnership
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio Supreme Court to weigh cities' flavored tobacco bans, home rule: The Columbus Dispatch
- Ohio Supreme Court approves Duke Energy rate charges to close caverns: Cincinnati Enquirer
- Ohio Supreme Court approves natural gas rate hike for Duke Energy customers: WLWT
- Some felons can now seek restoration of gun rights in Ohio: WKRC
- Board of Education cannot appeal valuation of property it does not own or lease: Youngstown Daily Legal News
- Ohio Supreme Court asked to halt Lordstown data center freeze: WFMJ
- Attorney convicted of theft is disbarred by state supreme court: ABA Journal
- Controversial Geauga County judge allowed to return to bench after 6-month suspension: Cleveland.com
- Law license of former Geauga County judge reinstated: WKBN
- Mediators and arbitrators now encounter AI tools in document review, legal research, scheduling systems, transcription software, and online hearing platforms.
- These Ohio courts are giving veterans newfound hope, and they're only expanding: Cleveland.com