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Daily Case Announcements
& Opinions
June 16, 2026
In Disciplinary Counsel v. VanBibber, the Court found Jack VanBibber of Marion in contempt for failure to file an affidavit of compliance.
State ex rel. Wade v. Shoop
June 15, 2026
In Bahorek v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision, the Court granted a motion to immediately stay the Tenth District Court of Appeals’ judgment against appellant Lane & Norwich Columbus Owner, L.L.C.
In Bahorek v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision (2026-0607 and 2026-0608), the Court ordered the parties to file a response, if they choose, by 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, to the motion to immediately stay the Tenth District Court of Appeals’ judgment against appellants Heritage Green Hilliard, L.L.C, Gateway Lakes Grove City, L.L.C., and New Worthington Ridge, L.L.C.
In Disciplinary Counsel v. Hine, the Court indefinitely suspended Katherine Hine of Chillicothe.
June 12, 2026
In State ex rel. Pollard v. Celebrezze, the Court denied the appellant’s emergency motion for a stay of the trial court proceedings.
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 State v. Morrell, the Court granted motions for the Ohio attorney general and a law professor to participate in oral argument.
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.
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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
- Former Air Force JAG Attorney Brings Unique Experience to Supreme Court Bench
- Commitment to Service Leads Appellate Judge to Supreme Court
- Washington County Prosecutor Humbled to Serve as Judge
- Municipal Court Specialized Dockets Celebrate Spring Graduates
- Lawyers' Fund Awards More Than $400,000 to Victims of Attorney Theft
- Updates Proposed to Enhance Data Collection of Court Case Statistics
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Ohio Courts in the News
- Ohio Supreme Court rules those with federal restrictions could have gun rights in state: NBC4
- Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in flavored tobacco ban case with home rule at the center: Ohio Capital Journal
- Can police search your car if they smell weed? Ohio's top court to decide: Cleveland.com
- Sex offender found working at kids camp prompts Ohio Supreme Court to consider 'employment address' definition: News5 Cleveland
- The Ohio Supreme Court set safeguards for renters' electric bills. Republican lawmakers rolled them back: TiffinOhio
- Ohio approves nearly billion dollar payment after court ruled state shortchanged nursing homes: Fox5 Atlanta
- Hemp-derived THC drinks return to Ohio businesses after judge blocks new law: WEWS
- Judge temporarily blocks Ohio hemp ban for 10 beverage makers: Cleveland.com
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association to host several educational programs in June: Cleveland Jewish 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