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July Bar exam results from four testing locations released
For the first time, the Supreme Court of Ohio offered the Ohio Bar Examination in four locations across the state this summer, including Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo. Results from the July bar exam were announced Oct. 16. Of the 1,011 aspiring attorneys who took the exam, 720 (71%) passed. A total of 828 examine ... (full story)
Supreme Court celebrates volunteers who welcome visitors
Volunteers spend many days throughout the year welcoming visitors to the Supreme Court of Ohio. At the annual volunteer luncheon, it was their turn to receive the welcome. This month, the 18 Supreme Court volunteer docents who greet thousands of visitors each year to the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center enjoyed an afternoon that ... (full story)
Appellant court improperly reversed trial court’s rejection of proposed Class-Action lawsuit
A Lorain County trial court did not make an error by considering all the requirements for class certification when it rejected a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the city of Lorain was charging unlawful rates and fees for water and sewer services, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled Oct. 22.
In a unanimous decision, the Suprem ... (full story)
Woman defying emergency mental health commitment can be charged with obstruction
A Hamilton County woman who resisted police attempts to carry out an involuntary mental health commitment can be charged with obstruction of official business even if she did not commit an illegal act, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled Oct. 21.
In a 6-1 decision, the Supreme Court found that police meet the standard of filing a le ... (full story)
Lawyers’ fund helps clients recover losses caused by dishonest attorneys
Clients trust their attorneys to safeguard their money, property, and legal interests. And the vast majority of attorneys carry out those duties with integrity and professionalism. However, in the rare instance that an Ohio attorney acts dishonestly and causes a financial loss, help is available.
Clients who have had their money ... (full story)