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Update. Read an analysis of the argument here.
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…
Update: Read the analysis of the argument here.
On October 26, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in State of Ohio v. Daniel J. Campbell, 2020-1187. At issue in this case is whether the warrantless, suspicionless search of a probationer’s cell phone violated the Fourth Amendment or R.C. 2951.02…
“While Walls’s role was vital and essential to the hospital, he was not engaged in the active practice of medicine or in a role adjunctive to patient care.”
Justice Fischer, opinion of the Court
On September 22, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in Johnson v. Abdullah, Slip Opinion No.
“The city’s billboard tax infringes on the rights to free speech and a free press protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Justice Kennedy, opinion of the Court
On September 16, 2021 the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in Lamar Advantage GP Co., L.L.C. v. Cincinnati, Slip…
“Where do we draw the line?”
Justice Donnelly, to the Assistant County Prosecutor
“Are you saying the prosecution is not a direct consequence of the commission of an offense?”
Chief Justice O’Connor to counsel for Yerkey
On September 22, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in State of Ohio v. John D.
“Unless the trial court knows or has reason to know of a potential conflict, the court does not have an affirmative duty to inquire about the attorney’s joint representation of codefendants.”
Justice Stewart, Majority Opinion
“I would address the right to counsel in Article I, Section 10 of the Ohio Constitution and hold that it…
“Because no individual person or persons were identified, coverage fails?”
Justice Stewart to counsel for Acuity
“The way I read the underlying complaints was that the governments are suing for increased emergency services. Is that correct?”
Justice Fischer to counsel for Masters Pharmaceutical, Inc.
On September 8, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral…
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…
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…
