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The University of Akron School of Law Federalist Society chapter visited the Supreme Court for oral arguments. After four cases were heard, the chapter had lunch with several justices and toured the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.
Coursework has begun for 53 court employees across the state seeking Certified Court Executive certification. Over the next three years, the class of 2027 will complete seven courses emphasizing leadership, strategic planning, and external partnerships as part of the second level of the Court Management Program.
The 2025 Veterans Summit will be held on November 20 at the Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center, 1630 Schrock Road, Columbus. Click to learn more
Justice Jennifer Brunner and Court staff meet with students participating in Ohio State University's NEW Leadership Program to discuss careers in public service.
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Daily Case Announcements
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June 30, 2025
In Edelstein v. Edelstein, the Court denied appellant Kimberly Edelstein’s emergency motion to stay the case.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Hawley, the Court indefinitely suspended Kenneth Hawley of Cincinnati from the practice of law.
June 27, 2025
In In re Bloodworth, the Court directed the clerk of the court to file the complaint for a writ of mandamus and affidavit of indigence.
June 26, 2025
In Edelstein v. Edelstein, the Court ordered the appellee Elliott Edelstein to file a response, if he chooses, by 3 p.m., Friday, June 27, to appellant Kimberly Edelstein’s emergency motion to stay the case.
The Court dismissed State v. Cruz.
June 24, 2025
The Court accepted Havel v. Kent Bd. of Zoning Appeals for review.
In Columbus Bar Assn. v. Bryant, the Court reinstated Kristin Bryant of Reynoldsburg to the practice of law.
June 23, 2025
In State ex rel. Tucker v. Paschke, the Court ordered relator Joshua Tucker to file a response, if he chooses, by 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, to respondent Geauga County Common Pleas Court Judge Carolyn J. Paschke’s motion to dismiss the case.
The Court published official versions of nine opinions, which were previously released as slip opinions.
June 20, 2025
In State ex rel. Tucker v. Paschke, the Court ordered the respondent, Geauga County Common Pleas Court Judge Carolyn J. Paschke to file a response, if any, by 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 25.
In In re Tingler, the Court granted a motion to proceed with writs of mandamus, prohibition, and habeas corpus.
June 18, 2025
Aramark Corp. v. Harris
State ex rel. Ayers v. Sackett
State ex rel. Macksyn v. Spencer
State ex rel. Parikh v. Berkowitz
In Aramark Corp. v. Harris, the Court today rejected a commercial activity tax refund sought by Aramark Corporation.
The Court declined to review Smith v. Ohio State Univ.
In In re Hummel, based on a felony conviction, the Court suspended Karen Hummel of Chardon from the practice of law for an interim period.
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio Film Office seeks to dismiss lawsuit from Youngstown Regional Film Commission: WFMJ
- Man serving sentence for assaulting local deputy sentenced in Akron cold case murder: WKBN
- Man sentenced to 18 months for 2023 Licking County crash that killed 6 people: WOSU
- Ex-transportation employee gets prison time for $400K theft: Associated Press
- Piqua man pleads to murder in child's death: Dayton Daily News
- Murder trial enters second week, with jury having seen disputed evidence: Toledo Blade
- Bond continued for Girard youth coach accused of sex crimes: WFMJ
- Supreme Court ruling on public officials' private emails sparks transparency concerns: Cleveland.com
- Greene County assistant prosecutor will become Montgomery County judge: Dayton Daily News
- Court ruling blocks township fiscal officer following attempted $9.7M gold coin deal: Dayton Daily News
- Akron woman gets life in prison for rape of infant: Cleveland.com
- Woman sentenced 7-10.5 years in prison for 2023 crash that killed Meals on Wheels volunteer: WBNS
- Dayton woman sentenced to 60 days in jail, probation for strangling 7-year-old: Dayton Daily News
- Prosecutor: Big Mac Bridge fire caused by 'one man who set the fire because he likes to set fires': WCPO
- Man who represented himself in murder trial found guilty of all charges: Cincinnati Enquirer