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The Supreme Court of Ohio hears oral arguments in four cases on Tuesday and three cases on Wednesday. Oral arguments begin at 9 a.m. Click to view the live stream.
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The Supreme Court of Ohio hears oral arguments in four cases on Tuesday and four cases on Wednesday. Oral arguments begin at 9 a.m. View previews of cases scheduled for argument.
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October 28, 2025
The Court accepted State ex rel. Bowling v. DeWine for review.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Stanley, the Court found Cam Stanley of Paulding in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
October 27, 2025
The Court published official versions of six opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
October 24, 2025
In Havel v. Kent Bd. of Zoning Appeals, the Court permitted the appellant to file an amended merit brief.
October 23, 2025
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Lundeen v. Pretel.
Lewis v. MedCentral Health Sys.
State ex rel. Mason v. Supervisor of Edn., Warren Corr. Inst.
Disciplinary Counsel v. Taylor
In Lewis v. MedCentral Health Sys., the Court ruled that a state law extending the time to amend a medical malpractice lawsuit applies to both newly discovered and newly identified defendants.
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Gray v. Toms, with a dissenting opinion.
October 22, 2025
In State ex rel. Rielinger v. Russo, the Court ordered the respondent to file a response, if she chooses, by noon, Monday, Oct. 27, to relator’s emergency motion to stay the proceedings.
State v. Rogers
State ex rel. DeVore v. Adult Parole Auth.
In State v. Rogers, the Court upheld the conviction of a man for multiple sexual offenses, rejecting the man’s claim that one of the jurors hearing his case was actually biased against him.
The Court returned State ex rel. Hudson v. Cleveland to its regular docket and directed the appellant Sean Hudson Sr. to file a brief within 40 days.
Based on orders from the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, and the Supreme Court of Florida disbarring James Saunders of Cuyahoga County, the Court dismissed Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Saunders.
October 21, 2025
In State ex rel. Lundeen v. Pretel, the Court ordered the relators to file a response, if they choose, by noon, Wednesday, Oct. 22, to the respondent’s motion to dismiss.
Gordon v. Smith
State ex rel. Harris v. Schwendeman
In State ex rel. Harris v. Schwendeman, the Court affirmed the judgment of the Seventh District Court of Appeals.
October 20, 2025
In State ex rel. Lundeen v. Pretel, the Court ordered the respondent to file a response by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21, to the relators’ complaint.
In In re Complaint of Duke Energy Ohio, Inc., the Court allowed Nationwide Energy Partners LLC to intervene as an appellee.
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio Supreme Court to review Columbia Gas rate hike affecting residential bills statewide: WTOL Toledo
- Attorney who went to former law firm with 'war paint,' hatchet suspended 18 months: Cincinnati Enquirer
- Judge touts drug court's success: Youngstown Vindicator
- Retired Akron Bar CEO C. Allen Nichols reflects on his career: Akron Legal News
- Mahoning law library sets grand reopening: Youngstown Vindicator
- How to tie the knot at Delaware Municipal Court on Halloween: WBNS Columbus
- Ohio Supreme Court to hear Danny Lee Hill's appeal next week: WFMJ Columbus
- Ohio Supreme Court upholds conviction of Franklin man sentenced for raping child: WLWT
- Ohio Power Siting board denies Citizens for Fair Fields a second hearing: Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
- Delaware County judge puts on director's hat for 'Shawshank Redemption': Columbus Dispatch
- Lowellville schools to partner with juvenile court for absenteeism program: Youngstown Vindicator
- Ohio Supreme Court: City of Youngstown waited too long to claim immunity in fallen tree lawsuit: WKBN Youngstown
- Ohio Supreme Court may review request for DNA testing in 1984 Van Wert Murder case: WLIO
- Attorney General asks Ohio Supreme Court to uphold ban on gender-related medical treatments for minors: WTRF
- Ohio High School Athlete Paid Endorsements Allowed for Now: Bloomberg Law News