Evidence

What’s On Their MInds: What Should Trial Court Do About Post-Verdict Juror Letter? Madora Jones, Administrator of the Estate of ReDon Jones v. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, et al.

By Marianna Bettman on April 6, 2020

Update: On July 23, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.

“Well the sequence is what I think is at play here.”

Chief Justice O’Connor, to counsel for the Cleveland Clinic

“What do you think should have happened on that Friday?”

Justice Stewart, to…

Merit Decision: Court Tweaks Factors in Attorney-Fee Awards. Phoenix Lighting Group, L.L.C. v. Genlyte Thomas Group, L.L.C

By Marianna Bettman on April 1, 2020

“We agree with the reasoning in Perdue and hold that there is a strong presumption that the reasonable hourly rate multiplied by the number of hours worked, which is sometimes referred to as the “lodestar,” is the proper amount for an attorney-fee award.”

Justice Stewart, opinion of the Court

On March 25, 2020, the Supreme…

Oral Argument Preview: What Should Trial Court Do About Post-Verdict Juror Letter? Madora Jones, Administrator of the Estate of ReDon Jones v. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, et al.

By Marianna Bettman on March 9, 2020

Update: On July 23, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.

Read the analysis of the argument here.

On March 11, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Madora Jones, Administrator of the Estate of ReDon Jones…

What’s On Their Minds: What Triggers Waiver of Doctor/Patient Privilege in Custody and Spousal Support Dispute? Belinda J. Torres Friedenberg v. Keith A. Friedenberg, et al.

By Marianna Bettman on March 3, 2020

Update: On June 18,2020 the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.

“Why isn’t an in-camera inspection a safeguard enough?”

Justice Stewart, to counsel for Belinda Torres Friendenberg

“Did the trial court ever find that these records related ‘causally or historically’ to physical or mental injuries…

What’s On Their Minds: Determining Admissibility of Speed Measuring Devices. City of Brook Park v. Joseph G. Rodojev.

By Marianna Bettman on February 14, 2020

Update: On June 10, 2020 the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.

On January 28, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in City of Brook Park v. Joseph G. Rodojev, 2019-0056. At issue in this case is whether the results of any…

What’s On Their Minds: Should Prior Acquittal Evidence be Admissible in Subsequent Criminal Trials? State of Ohio v. Michael Smith

By Marianna Bettman on February 11, 2020

Update: On September 22, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.

“Are we arguing about the facts of this case or are you asking for a complete bar?”

Justice French, to the Assistant Public Defender

“You can disagree, but I am going to have…

Oral Argument Preview: What Triggers Waiver of Doctor/Patient Privilege in Custody and Spousal Support Dispute? Belinda J. Torres Friedenberg v. Keith A. Friedenberg, et al.

By Marianna Bettman on February 5, 2020

Update: On June 18,2020 the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.

Read the analysis of the oral argument here.

On February 11, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in Belinda J. Torres Friedenberg v. Keith A. Friedenberg et al., 2019-0416. At…

Oral Argument Preview: Determining Admissibility of Speed Measuring Devices. City of Brook Park v. Joseph G. Rodojev.

By Marianna Bettman on January 24, 2020

Update: On June 10, 2020 the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.

Read and analysis of the argument here.

On January 28, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in City of Brook Park v. Joseph G. Rodojev, 2019-0056. At issue…

Oral Argument Preview: Should Prior Acquittal Evidence be Admissible in Subsequent Criminal Trials? State of Ohio v. Michael Smith

By Marianna Bettman on January 21, 2020

Update: On September 22, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.

Read an analysis of the oral argument here.

On January 29, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of State of Ohio v. Michael Smith, 2018-1831. At…

What’s On Their Minds: Are Deposition Transcripts Used For Summary Judgment Taxable As Costs ? Dan W. Vossman v. AirNet Systems, Inc. et al.

By Marianna Bettman on May 24, 2019

Update: On March 12, 2020, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.

“Isn’t each motion for summary judgment set for a non-oral hearing? So it becomes a proceeding, does it not?”

Justice French, to Vossman’s counsel

Is the deposition a proceeding or is the summary…