On May 11, 2022, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in In Re J.H., et al. A Minor Child (Appeal by A.H., Mother), 2021-0533. At issue in this case is whether a juvenile court improperly denied a pro se, indigent mother instituting child reunification proceedings her right to appointed
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Oral Argument Preview: Propriety of Search of Cell Phones Found at Crash Scene. State of Ohio v. Alan Schubert
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On April 27, 2022, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in State of Ohio v. Alan Schubert, 2021-0761. At issue in this case is whether police officers may reasonably rely on a search warrant issued for a cell phone despite scant factual evidence linking…
Oral Argument Preview: Does a Mandatory Life Sentence with Parole Eligibility Violate a Child-Defendant’s Eighth Amendment Rights? State of Ohio v. Austin M. Fuell
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On May 17, 2022, the Supreme Court of Ohio, by a vote of 6-1, dismissed this case as improvidently accepted. Justice DeWine dissented and would affirm the judgment of the court of appeals.
On April 26, 2022, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in State of Ohio v. Austin M. Fuell…
Oral Argument Preview: Does a Relative have Standing to Pursue Companionship with a Deceased Parent’s Children Following an Intra-Family Adoption? Rachel Davis v. Tammie Nathaniel.
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On March 16, 2022, in a 6-1 vote, the Supreme Court of Ohio dismissed this case for lack of a final, appealable order. Justice Brunner dissented.
On November 10, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in Rachel Davis v. Tammie Nathaniel, et al., 2021- 0170. At…
Oral Argument Preview: Is the Temporary Restraining Order in this Case a Prior Restraint on Speech Subject to Immediate Appellate Review? M.R., a Cincinnati Police Officer pleading under a pseudonym v. Julie Niesen and Terhas White and James Noe and Alissa Gilley.
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Update: On April 6, 2022, this appeal was unanimously dismissed as moot.
On November 9, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in M.R., a Cincinnati Police Officer pleading under a pseudonym v. Julie Niesen and Terhas White and James Noe and Alissa Gilley, 2020- 1131. At issue in this…
Oral Argument Preview: Can Law Enforcement Search a Backpack Found in Plain View in a Residence Without a Warrant? State of Ohio v. Kennedy M. Burroughs
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On October 27, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in State of Ohio v. Kennedy M. Burroughs, 2020-1304. At issue in this case is whether law enforcement officers can search a partially open backpack, found in plain view inside an individual’s home…
Oral Argument Preview: Is a Mistaken Belief that a Child is not Living with an Accused Abusive Parent Sufficient to Preserve Child Protection Caseworker Immunity? Tammy Smathers, individually and on behalf of the Estate of Harmony Brooklyn Rayne Carsey v. Rick Glass, Executive Director of Perry County Children’s Services, et al.,
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On October 26, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in Tammy Smathers, individually and on behalf of the Estate of Harmony Brooklyn Rayne Carsey v. Rick Glass, Executive Director of Perry County Children’s Services, et al., 2020-1062. At issue in…
Oral Argument Preview: Can Restitution be Awarded to the Crime Victim for Lost Wages for Attendance at Court Proceedings? State of Ohio v. John D. Yerkey
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Oral Argument Preview: Can a Grand Jury Indict a Juvenile on Charges the Juvenile Court Previously Determined Were Not Supported by Probable Cause? State of Ohio v. Eddie Burns
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On September 21, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in State of Ohio v. Eddie Burns, 2020-1126. At issue in this case is whether a grand jury can indict a juvenile whose case was transferred to adult court on charges the juvenile court determined were not supported by probable…
Oral Argument Preview: Must An Insurance Company Defend Its Insured Against An Opioid Epidemic Lawsuit? Acuity v. Masters Pharmaceutical, Inc.
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On September 8, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in Acuity v. Masters Pharmaceutical, Inc., 2020-1134. At issue in this case is whether an insurance company, which issued a policy to a pharmaceutical distributor for “damages because of bodily injury” is required to defend against a government lawsuit stemming…