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High Schools Showcase Legal Skills During OCLRE Moot Court Competition
Out of 10 competing schools, Talawanda High School in Butler County was named this year’s Ohio Center for Law-Related Education (OCLRE) Moot Court champion.
The competition took place at the Supreme Court of Ohio, where Justice Patrick F. Fischer served as one of the judges.
Students played the roles of appellate attor ... (full story)
Justice’s Law Review Article Proposes Reconsidering Judicial Age Limits
Ohioans might be open to increasing the 70-year age limit for judges to run for office, but only by a few more years, and as long as the judges leave the bench when they reach their 80s, according to research conducted by Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Patrick F. Fischer.
Justice Fischer recently authored “In Ohio, How Old ... (full story)
Kids are in a ‘reading recession,’ as test scores continue to decline
MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Before every important test, teacher Nancy Barajas dims the lights, turns on a disco ball and blasts music from her playlist. Her sixth graders dance together as a “pre-celebration” to boost their confidence, then take their exam.
Lately, there’s been a lot to celebrate in elementar ... (full story)
An Australian journalist turns her harrowing China prison ordeal into a memoir and play
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — After three years as a prisoner in Beijing, Cheng Lei is busy rebuilding her life. She’s written a memoir and a play, tried her hand at stand-up comedy and is pursuing her career as a journalist.
She has shone a rare spotlight on the harsh conditions within the secretive Chinese prison sys ... (full story)
Webinar Helps Courts Navigate Complex Dynamics of Domestic Violence
Children who grow up in homes where domestic violence occurs may be affected both directly and indirectly by abusive behavior toward a parent. Some children may be caught in the crossfire, and some will witness violent acts.
The Supreme Court of Ohio recently hosted a webinar to connect courts with resources to help judges and t ... (full story)