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Ohio Supreme Court orders change to proposed constitutional amendment language on ballot

JURIST

JUNE 13, 2023

The Ohio Supreme Court ordered the state’s ballot board on Monday to reword a proposed constitutional amendment set to appear on voters’ ballots this August. House Joint Resolution 1 , sponsored by Ohio State Representative Brian Stewart , passed the Ohio House by a vote of 62 to 37 in May.

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Ohio appeals court upholds injunction against abortion ban

JURIST

DECEMBER 17, 2022

The Ohio Court of Appeals for the First District Friday rejected the state of Ohio’s request to remove an injunction against its anti-abortion law. The court rejected the claim on jurisdictional grounds. The results of the litigation, in both Ohio and in other states, remains to be seen.

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Ohio Supreme Court says insurance policy does not cover ransomware attack on software

JURIST

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The Ohio Supreme Court Tuesday unanimously overruled a judgment of the Ohio Second District Court of Appeals and moved that there must be “direct” physical loss or physical damage in the company’s computer software for insurance policy coverage.

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Ohio grand jury declines to charge woman with abuse of corpse after at-home miscarriage

JURIST

JANUARY 12, 2024

A grand jury declined to return an indictment Thursday against Brittany Watts, an Ohio woman facing an abuse of corpse charge after suffering a miscarriage in her home. The Trumbull County prosecutor’s office stated that, after evaluating the case, they believed Watts did not violate the Ohio Criminal Statute of Abuse of a Corpse.

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Ohio attorney general concedes state abortion ban unconstitutional after recent referendum enshrining abortion access

JURIST

APRIL 2, 2024

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost admitted on Friday in a court filing that the state’s ban on most abortions is unconstitutional after voters passed an amendment to the Ohio Constitution in November 2023 enshrining access to abortion. After the US Supreme Court released its opinion in Dobbs v.

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US federal judge upholds Ohio school district’s gender-inclusive bathroom policy

JURIST

AUGUST 8, 2023

A US federal judge rejected a lawsuit on Monday brought by parents and students of an Ohio school district that challenged the school district’s bathroom policy. On the issue of the Fourteenth Amendment, the court dismissed the challenge because it found it was a limited right in school settings.

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“Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner sues over partisan label law”

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

“Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner sues over partisan label law”: Laura A. Bischoff of The Columbus Dispatch has an article that begins, “Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner is suing to overturn the new law that requires partisan labels for supreme court and appellate court candidates.”

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Ohio Governor signs legislation preventing discrimination in caregiving on the basis of disability

JURIST

JANUARY 2, 2023

Ohio Governor Mark DeWine Monday signed Senate Bill 202 , which prohibits authorities from denying or limiting participation in parenting activities on the sole basis of disability. ” The post Ohio Governor signs legislation preventing discrimination in caregiving on the basis of disability appeared first on JURIST - News.

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“A Pivotal Pick for the Ohio Supreme Court; Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s appointment to the Supreme Court will determine the orientation of the Ohio Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

“A Pivotal Pick for the Ohio Supreme Court; Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s appointment to the Supreme Court will determine the orientation of the Ohio Supreme Court”: Jonathan H. Adler has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.”

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“Ohioans who worked from home during COVID not eligible for tax refund, court rules; The Ohio Supreme Court decision means cities avoided millions in refunds”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

“Ohioans who worked from home during COVID not eligible for tax refund, court rules; The Ohio Supreme Court decision means cities avoided millions in refunds”: Jessie Balmert of The Cincinnati Enquirer has this report. ” You can access today’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Ohio at this link. .”

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“After Ohio Supreme Court dismisses six-week ban appeal, advocates work to unveil total abortion ban”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

“After Ohio Supreme Court dismisses six-week ban appeal, advocates work to unveil total abortion ban”: Morgan Trau of Ohio Capital Journal has a report that begins, “Anti-abortion advocates say they are working with Ohio lawmakers to put forward a total abortion ban.

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“Ohio Supreme Court dismisses AG Yost’s appeal, clears path for abortion ban to be blocked”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

“Ohio Supreme Court dismisses AG Yost’s appeal, clears path for abortion ban to be blocked”: Jessie Balmert of The Cincinnati Enquirer has this report. You can access today’s order of the Supreme Court of Ohio at this link.

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Federal appeals court upholds Ohio Down syndrome abortion law

JURIST

APRIL 16, 2021

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has upheld Ohio’s HB 214 law that prohibits doctors from performing an abortion with the knowledge that a women’s reason for terminating the pregnancy is a fetal Down syndrome diagnosis. The circuit split has increased the possibility of a Supreme Court review.

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“An Ohio man sued over a bone in his boneless wing. Ohio’s top court heard the case.”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 12, 2023

“An Ohio man sued over a bone in his boneless wing. Ohio’s top court heard the case.” The post “An Ohio man sued over a bone in his boneless wing. Ohio’s top court heard the case.” ” Scott Wartman of The Cincinnati Enquirer has this report.

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US federal judge enjoins Ohio state court from withholding publication of e-filed complaints

JURIST

MARCH 22, 2023

The US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction against the Clerk of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas for withholding e-filed civil complaints from public view during a “clerk review” process.

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Ohio AG seeks to have Google declared public utility

JURIST

JUNE 9, 2021

Ohio’s attorney general on Tuesday filed a lawsuit asking the court to declare Google a public utility and/or a common carrier under Ohio common law. The post Ohio AG seeks to have Google declared public utility appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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“Ohio Supreme Court says abortion rights amendment does not require split proposal”

HowAppealing

JUNE 1, 2023

” You can access today’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Ohio at this link. The post “Ohio Supreme Court says abortion rights amendment does not require split proposal” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Ohio voters just passed abortion protections. When and how they take effect is before the courts.”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

“Ohio voters just passed abortion protections. When and how they take effect is before the courts.” The post “Ohio voters just passed abortion protections. When and how they take effect is before the courts.” ” Julie Carr Smyth of The Associated Press has this report.

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“Justice DeWine seeks second term on Ohio Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

“Justice DeWine seeks second term on Ohio Supreme Court”: Jim Provance of The Toledo Blade has this report. The post “Justice DeWine seeks second term on Ohio Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Ohio attorney suspended over pooping in a Pringles can, leaving it in parking lot; The Ohio Supreme Court suspended an attorney for defecating into a Pringles can and dropping it in a parking lot of a crime-victim advocacy center”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

“Ohio attorney suspended over pooping in a Pringles can, leaving it in parking lot; The Ohio Supreme Court suspended an attorney for defecating into a Pringles can and dropping it in a parking lot of a crime-victim advocacy center”: Laura A. Bischoff of The Cincinnati Enquirer has this report.

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“Ohio Supreme Court to decide case on changing gender on birth certificates”

HowAppealing

APRIL 4, 2023

“Ohio Supreme Court to decide case on changing gender on birth certificates”: Anna Staver of The Columbus Dispatch has this report. You can access via this link the video of today’s oral argument before the Supreme Court of Ohio.

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“He took a $500 leaf blower but Ohio Supreme Court says it wasn’t burglary”

HowAppealing

MAY 3, 2023

“He took a $500 leaf blower but Ohio Supreme Court says it wasn’t burglary”: Laura A. And Dan Trevas of Court News Ohio reports that “ Burglary Conviction Vacated for Man Who Strolled Into Open Garage to Steal Leaf Blower.” Bischoff of The Columbus Dispatch has this report.

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“No insurance coverage for business COVID losses, says Ohio top court”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 13, 2022

“No insurance coverage for business COVID losses, says Ohio top court”: Nate Raymond of Reuters has this report on a ruling that the Supreme Court of Ohio issued yesterday. The post “No insurance coverage for business COVID losses, says Ohio top court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Chief justice in Ohio map flap: Court attacks harm democracy.”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 21, 2022

“Chief justice in Ohio map flap: Court attacks harm democracy.” The post “Chief justice in Ohio map flap: Court attacks harm democracy.” ” Julie Carr Smyth of The Associated Press has this report. ” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Ohio Supreme Court rules judges not required to defer to state agency interpretations of ambiguous laws

JURIST

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The Ohio Supreme Court Thursday ruled that Ohio courts do not have to defer to a state agency’s interpretation of an ambiguous law. The Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors declined to authorize TWISM Enterprises, L.L.C.

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“Ohio Supreme Court partially OKs ballot language for plan to make it harder to amend constitution”

HowAppealing

JUNE 12, 2023

“Ohio Supreme Court partially OKs ballot language for plan to make it harder to amend constitution”: Haley BeMiller of The Columbus Dispatch has this report on a per curiam opinion that a partially divided Supreme Court of Ohio issued today. Update : In other coverage, Andrew J.

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“Gov. DeWine’s mistaken choice of Joe Deters for the Ohio Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

MARCH 8, 2023

DeWine’s mistaken choice of Joe Deters for the Ohio Supreme Court”: The Cleveland Plain Dealer has published this editorial. DeWine’s mistaken choice of Joe Deters for the Ohio Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing. “Gov. The post “Gov.

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Rite Aid Asks NJ Bankruptcy Court To Stay Ohio Opioid Case

Law 360

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

asked a New Jersey bankruptcy judge to issue an injunction blocking the federal government from litigating a whistleblower suit in Ohio over the filling of illegal opioid prescriptions until the bankruptcy court can approve a reorganization plan. Rite Aid Corp.

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“Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Confiscating Man’s Entire Net Worth Over A Misdemeanor”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

“Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Confiscating Man’s Entire Net Worth Over A Misdemeanor”: Nick Sibilla has this post online at Forbes about a ruling that the Supreme Court of Ohio issued earlier this month.

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“Ohio Supreme Court: Motorists don’t violate OVI suspension unless vehicle is moving.”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

“Ohio Supreme Court: Motorists don’t violate OVI suspension unless vehicle is moving.” ” And Dan Trevas of Court News Ohio has a summary of the ruling titled “ Driving Under Suspension Charge Requires Moving Vehicle.” ” Jeremy Pelzer of The Cleveland Plain Dealer has this report.

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“Ohio Supreme Court rejects 4th set of legislative maps”

HowAppealing

APRIL 14, 2022

“Ohio Supreme Court rejects 4th set of legislative maps”: Jessie Balmert and Laura A. You can access today’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Ohio at this link. Bischoff of The Cincinnati Enquirer have this report.

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Court of Appeals of Ohio Finds Jurors Not Disqualified Based on Being Insured by Defendant's Insurance Company

EvidenceProf Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Similar to its federal counterpart, Ohio Rule of Evidence 411 provides that Evidence that a person was or was not insured against liability is not admissible upon the issue whether the person acted negligently or otherwise wrongfully. This rule does.

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“Supreme Impact: How an Ohio think tank is shaping the U.S. Supreme Court’s agenda.”

HowAppealing

OCTOBER 9, 2023

“Supreme Impact: How an Ohio think tank is shaping the U.S. Supreme Court’s agenda.” ” Anna Staver of The Columbus Dispatch has a report that begins, “Buckeye Institute, an Ohio conservative think tank, has quietly become one of the most prominent players shaping the U.S.

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“Redistricting: Ohio Supreme Court rejects congressional map used in May, orders new one.”

HowAppealing

JULY 19, 2022

“Redistricting: Ohio Supreme Court rejects congressional map used in May, orders new one.” ” Jessie Balmert of The Columbus Dispatch has this report on a ruling that the Supreme Court of Ohio issued today.

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Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Transferring Evidence in Juvenile Cases to Adult Court

The Crime Report

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In a unanimous decision, Ohio’s Supreme Court upheld an involuntary manslaughter conviction of a 16-year-old, as it clarified how evidence is transferred from juvenile to adult court, reports Dan Trevas for Court News Ohio. However, the judge does not decide between the prosecution and defense theories.

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“Ohio appeals court upholds decisions on Gibson’s Bakery lawsuit against Oberlin College”

HowAppealing

APRIL 1, 2022

“Ohio appeals court upholds decisions on Gibson’s Bakery lawsuit against Oberlin College”: Cliff Pinckard of The Cleveland Plain Dealer has this report. ” And Greg Wilson of the Washington Examiner reports that “ Oberlin must pay record $31M award to bakery it defamed as racist, says appeals court.”

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“On Ohio Supreme Court abortion case, Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy appoints judge who served on crisis pregnancy center board”

HowAppealing

MARCH 10, 2023

“On Ohio Supreme Court abortion case, Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy appoints judge who served on crisis pregnancy center board”: Laura Hancock of The Cleveland Plain Dealer has this report.

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“Ohio Secretary of State says he didn’t call for Supreme Court chief’s ouster”

HowAppealing

APRIL 6, 2022

“Ohio Secretary of State says he didn’t call for Supreme Court chief’s ouster”: Marty Schladen of Ohio Capital Journal has this report.

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Columbus Ohio reaches $5.75M settlement agreement with those injured in 2020 summer protests

JURIST

DECEMBER 11, 2021

The city of Columbus, Ohio, Thursday reported that it had struck an agreement to pay $5.75 The plaintiffs claimed that officers with the Columbus Police Division used excessive force against them and violated their constitutional rights in a lawsuit filed last year in the US District Court in the Southern District of Ohio.

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“Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor says she’ll join anti-gerrymandering effort after leaving office”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

“Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor says she’ll join anti-gerrymandering effort after leaving office”: Andrew J. The post “Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor says she’ll join anti-gerrymandering effort after leaving office” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Thinking past the R’s and D’s in races for Ohio Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

MAY 29, 2022

“Thinking past the R’s and D’s in races for Ohio Supreme Court”: Columnist Thomas Suddes has this essay online at The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

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“Ohio won’t pass abortion ban until after U.S. Supreme Court decision”

HowAppealing

MAY 19, 2022

“Ohio won’t pass abortion ban until after U.S. Supreme Court decision”: Jessie Balmert of The Cincinnati Enquirer has this report.

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“Ohio man who was jailed for making fun of police online takes First Amendment case to Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

“Ohio man who was jailed for making fun of police online takes First Amendment case to Supreme Court”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report on a petition for writ of certiorari filed Monday at the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Ohio Supreme Court To Hear Challenge To DRC Authority To Lengthen Sentences Based On Prison Conduct

The Crime Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

An Ohio criminal justice reform bill, the Reagan Tokes Act , is heading to the Ohio Supreme Court over its constitutionality next week after two men filed challenges against the state’s discretionary authority to lengthen their prison sentences. The Ohio Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in State v.

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Ohio Supreme Court orders change to proposed constitutional amendment language on ballot

Ohio appeals court upholds injunction against abortion ban

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Ohio Supreme Court says insurance policy does not cover ransomware attack on software

Ohio grand jury declines to charge woman with abuse of corpse after at-home miscarriage

Ohio attorney general concedes state abortion ban unconstitutional after recent referendum enshrining abortion access

US federal judge upholds Ohio school district’s gender-inclusive bathroom policy

“Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner sues over partisan label law”

Ohio Governor signs legislation preventing discrimination in caregiving on the basis of disability

“A Pivotal Pick for the Ohio Supreme Court; Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s appointment to the Supreme Court will determine the orientation of the Ohio Supreme Court”

“Ohioans who worked from home during COVID not eligible for tax refund, court rules; The Ohio Supreme Court decision means cities avoided millions in refunds”

“After Ohio Supreme Court dismisses six-week ban appeal, advocates work to unveil total abortion ban”

“Ohio Supreme Court dismisses AG Yost’s appeal, clears path for abortion ban to be blocked”

Federal appeals court upholds Ohio Down syndrome abortion law

“An Ohio man sued over a bone in his boneless wing. Ohio’s top court heard the case.”

US federal judge enjoins Ohio state court from withholding publication of e-filed complaints

Ohio AG seeks to have Google declared public utility

“Ohio Supreme Court says abortion rights amendment does not require split proposal”

“Ohio voters just passed abortion protections. When and how they take effect is before the courts.”

“Justice DeWine seeks second term on Ohio Supreme Court”

“Ohio attorney suspended over pooping in a Pringles can, leaving it in parking lot; The Ohio Supreme Court suspended an attorney for defecating into a Pringles can and dropping it in a parking lot of a crime-victim advocacy center”

“Ohio Supreme Court to decide case on changing gender on birth certificates”

“He took a $500 leaf blower but Ohio Supreme Court says it wasn’t burglary”

“No insurance coverage for business COVID losses, says Ohio top court”

“Chief justice in Ohio map flap: Court attacks harm democracy.”

Ohio Supreme Court rules judges not required to defer to state agency interpretations of ambiguous laws

“Ohio Supreme Court partially OKs ballot language for plan to make it harder to amend constitution”

“Gov. DeWine’s mistaken choice of Joe Deters for the Ohio Supreme Court”

Rite Aid Asks NJ Bankruptcy Court To Stay Ohio Opioid Case

“Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Confiscating Man’s Entire Net Worth Over A Misdemeanor”

“Ohio Supreme Court: Motorists don’t violate OVI suspension unless vehicle is moving.”

“Ohio Supreme Court rejects 4th set of legislative maps”

Court of Appeals of Ohio Finds Jurors Not Disqualified Based on Being Insured by Defendant's Insurance Company

“Supreme Impact: How an Ohio think tank is shaping the U.S. Supreme Court’s agenda.”

“Redistricting: Ohio Supreme Court rejects congressional map used in May, orders new one.”

Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Transferring Evidence in Juvenile Cases to Adult Court

“Ohio appeals court upholds decisions on Gibson’s Bakery lawsuit against Oberlin College”

“On Ohio Supreme Court abortion case, Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy appoints judge who served on crisis pregnancy center board”

“Ohio Secretary of State says he didn’t call for Supreme Court chief’s ouster”

Columbus Ohio reaches $5.75M settlement agreement with those injured in 2020 summer protests

“Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor says she’ll join anti-gerrymandering effort after leaving office”

“Thinking past the R’s and D’s in races for Ohio Supreme Court”

“Ohio won’t pass abortion ban until after U.S. Supreme Court decision”

“Ohio man who was jailed for making fun of police online takes First Amendment case to Supreme Court”

Ohio Supreme Court To Hear Challenge To DRC Authority To Lengthen Sentences Based On Prison Conduct

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