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On January 14, 1915, Paul Wesley Brown, 123rd justice of the Supreme Court was born. | In 1973, the Miami Dolphins won the Super Bowl with the only perfect season in NFL history. 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 National Center for State Courts (NCSC) national poll found state courts are the most trusted institution in government.
The Supreme Court prepares 38 new judges for the bench during New Judges Orientation
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January 14, 2026
Jones Apparel Group/Nine West Holdings v. Harris
E. Ohio Gas Co. v. Croce
In Jones Apparel Group/Nine West Holdings v. Harris, the Court upheld the imposition of the Ohio commercial activity tax on merchandise shipped to DSW’s distribution center before items were sent to stores both in and out of Ohio.
January 13, 2026
In State ex rel. West v. Dept. of Rehab. & Corr., the Court ordered the respondent to file a response, if it chooses, by 9 a.m., Jan. 16, 2026, to the relator’s emergency restraining order of protection.
State ex rel. Macksyn v. Spencer
Disciplinary Counsel v. Celebrezze
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Celebrezze, the Court suspended former Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Judge Leslie Celebrezze from the practice of law for two years, with one year stayed.
January 12, 2026
At the request of relator Nadine Young, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Young v. Blendon Twp. Police Dept.
January 9, 2026
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Slodov v. Gallagher.
January 7, 2026
In State ex rel. Bradford v. Zayas, the Court permitted relator Pele Bradford to file within 10 days a memorandum in response to the respondents’ motion to dismiss the amended complaint.
January 6, 2026
The Court accepted Akron v. Stone for review.
January 5, 2026
The Court dismissed Wasserman v. Sperlazza.
The Court published official versions of eight opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
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Supreme Court of Ohio News
- Featured Decision: Police Officers Involved in Highway Shooting Were Crime Victims
- Apparel Maker Not Entitled to Commercial Activity Tax Refund
- Court Suspends Former Domestic Relations Judge
- Appellate Judge Emphasizes Accessibility and Fairness in Law
- From Mentee to Mentor: Eighth District Judge Returns to Supreme Court
- Summit County Judge Honored for Contributions to Recovery
- Supreme Court of Ohio Unveils Parenting Time Guide for Divorced and Separated Parents
- Seats of Justice: Van Wert
- Board of Professional Conduct Names New Chairs
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio Supreme Court hears case impacting standard used to inspect rental homes and properties: Ohio Capital Journal
- Hocking County Bar Association offers legal advice clinics: Defiance Crescent News
- Opioid treatment now available at Franklin County Municipal Court: Columbus Dispatch
- Marion County courthouse renovations completed, costs $2.4 million: Marion Star
- Fight over Ohio's private school vouchers far from over, with next round in court due soon: Cleveland.com
- Former Lorain County judge Debra Boros takes over docket of Cuyahoga County jurist who resigned: Elyria Chronicle
- Summit Co. Common Pleas Court names administrative, presiding judges: Akron Beacon Journal
- Ohio Supreme Court to hear appeal of 2020 case of daughter murdering her mother in Akron: Cleveland 19 News
- State supreme court deciding if convicted murderer deserves new trial: Fox8 WJW
- Ohio Supreme Court will decide future of solar projects across the state: Cleveland.com
- Ohio Supreme Court to Decide Whether Local Opposition Can Block Circleville Solar Project: The Scioto Post