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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.
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New Judges continue their orientation at the Supreme Court, hearing from experts around the state on topics like ethics, docket management, and access to justice.
Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
May 28, 2026
State ex rel. Javitch Block, L.L.C. v. Wollscheid
State ex rel. Haydocy v. Ohio Pub. Emps. Retirement Sys.
In Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Hummel and Disciplinary Counsel v. McNamara, the Court found Karen Hummel of Chardon and Walter McNamara of Columbus in contempt for failure to file affidavits of compliance.
In Toledo Bar Assn. v. Harden, the Court issued a one-year stayed suspension from the practice of law to Samuel Harden of Toledo.
May 27, 2026
Posan v. Boyer
State ex rel. Ctr. for Media & Democracy v. Yost
In State ex rel. Ctr. for Media & Democracy v. Yost, the Court ruled that a court of appeals must reexamine the scope of discovery in a public records case brought against Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office.
May 26, 2026
In State ex rel. Brewer v. LaRose (2026-0598 and 2026-0601, the Court ordered the respondent Secretary of State Frank LaRose to file a response, if he chooses, by 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, to the relator’s motion to expedite briefing and for interim relief.
State ex rel. Yost v. Columbus City Schools Bd. of Edn.
In re Application of Oak Run Solar Project, L.L.C.
The Court accepted State v. Krouse for review.
In In re Application of Oak Run Solar Project, L.L.C., the Court ruled that the Ohio Power Siting Board must more thoroughly address the visual impacts of an “agrivoltaic” solar farm proposed by Oak Run Solar Project before approving the application for construction.
May 22, 2026
The Court scheduled oral argument on July 1 for Perrigo Sales Corp. v. Harris.
In State v. Talbert, the Court agreed to reschedule the July 1 oral arguments in the case.
May 21, 2026
The Court dismissed State ex rel. Hall v. Moore.
May 20, 2026
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Shaaban, the Court discontinued the monitored probation period for attorney Omar Shaaban of Toledo.
May 19, 2026
The Court referred State ex rel. Stark Cty. Bd. of Commrs. v. Stark Cty. Court of Common Pleas to mediation.
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio Supreme Court to decide if DeWine could close $300 weekly pandemic check program early: Statehouse News Bureau
- Helping participants find their way back: Miami Valley Today
- ‘Trying to help people': Real Rocky River court cases heard at high school: WJW
- Wayne County court needs guardians to help children in custody cases: The Daily Record
- Findlay case shows gap in resources for mental health crises: The Courier
- Ohio lawmakers want to allow certain expert witnesses to testify in court remotely: WCMH
- National law firm GRSM is building a growing presence in Cleveland: Crain's Cleveland Business
- Ohio Appeals Court Says UPEPA Motions Require A Hearing In Lawrence: Forbes
- L'Eggo My Eggroll food truck rebrands: The Courier
- ‘Proud of their perseverance': Two to graduate from You-Turn Recovery Docket: Wilmington News Journal
- Miami County Mental Health Court celebrates graduates: Miami Valley Today