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Immersive Tour Opens Supreme Court Doors for Virtual Visits
The Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center is a distinctive treasure. Not only is it home to the Supreme Court of Ohio, but it also brims with vibrant artwork, unique architectural details, and unexpected stories of Ohio history. A new, interactive online tour can now transport you to this centerpiece of the Ohio judicial branch. From ... (full story)
Justice Fischer Honored for Outstanding Service to Legal Community
The Cincinnati Bar Association recently presented Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Patrick F. Fischer with the Themis Award, which recognizes extraordinary service by an attorney to the legal profession and the broader community.
Justice Fischer was presented with the award at the Cincinnati Bar Association’s annual meeting. ... (full story)
Three New Judges Bring Wide Array of Experience to Bench
Three new judges are taking the bench in counties across Ohio this May. Each was appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine to fill open seats left by judges who resigned from office.
Cuyahoga County
Three judges wearing black robes stand against a blue curtain backdrop. Each person is centered in their own segment of the arrangement.
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Friends and colleagues pay tribute to Akron bankruptcy attorney Marc Gertz
A skilled bankruptcy attorney, Marc P. Gertz served as a Chapter 7 trustee for decades, co-founding the law firm Gertz & Rosen, where he helped clients facing financial difficulties to get a fresh start.
On Nov. 3, 2025, Gertz passed away peacefully at the age of 73.
Gertz’s longtime partner and friend Gary Rosen s ... (full story)
Walmart and Amazon race to win over rural America with speedier deliveries
PEA RIDGE, Ark. (AP) — Walmart and Amazon are racing to speed up online order deliveries in rural areas of the U.S., a rich source of untapped sales that major retailers long wrote off as too sparsely inhabited, too remote or too impoverished to serve profitably.
Walmart has a running start in the contest to build a loyal ... (full story)