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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. An appeals court then denied the state’s request to lift the injunction against the law.

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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 legislature advances joint resolution to raise threshold to enact a constitutional amendment

JURIST

MAY 10, 2023

The Ohio General Assembly advanced on Wednesday Senate Joint Resolution 2 which would raise the required threshold from 50 percent to 60 percent to enact a constitutional amendment. The resolution would require a vote of at least 60 percent of electors to approve any constitutional amendment to the Ohio Constitution.

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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. The state trial, regarding the potential Ohio Open Meetings Act violation, will take place on January 17, 2024.

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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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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 results of the litigation, in both Ohio and in other states, remains to be seen. The court rejected the claim on jurisdictional grounds.

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Ohio approves ballot measure to enshrine reproductive rights in state constitution

JURIST

MARCH 14, 2023

The Ohio Ballot Board Monday voted to move forward with a proposed ballot measure enshrining abortion rights in the state’s constitution. The measure would amend Article I of the Ohio Constitution by adding a section called, “The Right to Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety.”

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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 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 complaint alleges that Google is the most visited website in Ohio, dominates the search engine market in Ohio, and is offered indiscriminately to the people of Ohio.

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Ohio Senate passes bill allowing school staff to carry firearms

JURIST

JUNE 3, 2022

The Ohio Senate Wednesday passed House Bill 99, which will allow teachers and school staff to carry firearms in schools , with 23 votes in favor and nine against. If House Bill 99 becomes law, Ohio districts will have the discretion to decide whether or not teachers and school staff in their district can be armed in schools.

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Ohio judge temporarily blocks ban on telemedicine abortions

JURIST

APRIL 9, 2021

Ohio judge Alison Hatheway granted a preliminary injunction on Thursday which temporarily blocks an Ohio law banning telemedicine abortions. The post Ohio judge temporarily blocks ban on telemedicine abortions appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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

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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 Enshrined Abortion Access Into Its Constitution

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The post Ohio Enshrined Abortion Access Into Its Constitution appeared first on Above the Law. Take that, SCOTUS.

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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”

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

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

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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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“Grand Jury Declines to Indict Ohio Woman Accused of Abuse of Corpse; In a case that had drawn international attention, a grand jury in Ohio decided not to indict a woman who miscarried at home and disposed of the nonviable fetus”

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JANUARY 11, 2024

“Grand Jury Declines to Indict Ohio Woman Accused of Abuse of Corpse; In a case that had drawn international attention, a grand jury in Ohio decided not to indict a woman who miscarried at home and disposed of the nonviable fetus”: Remy Tumin of The New York Times has this report.

“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”

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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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“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”

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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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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 plaintiffs were four medical service providers and one doctor who provide abortions in Ohio.

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

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

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

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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 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. 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. When and how they take effect is before the courts.”

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“Ohio appeals order blocking six-week abortion ban”

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OCTOBER 12, 2022

“Ohio appeals order blocking six-week abortion ban”: Jessie Balmert of The Cincinnati Enquirer has this report. The post “Ohio appeals order blocking six-week abortion ban” appeared first on How Appealing.

“Affidavits: More pregnant minors who were raped denied Ohio abortions; Documents describe dozens of painful situations under Ohio abortion restrictions.”

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

“Affidavits: More pregnant minors who were raped denied Ohio abortions; Documents describe dozens of painful situations under Ohio abortion restrictions.” ” Marty Schladen of Ohio Capital Journal has this report. ” appeared first on How Appealing.

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

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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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“Ohio judge blocks six-week abortion ban for 14 days”

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

“Ohio judge blocks six-week abortion ban for 14 days”: Jessie Balmert of The Cincinnati Enquirer has this report. The post “Ohio judge blocks six-week abortion ban for 14 days” appeared first on How Appealing.

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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“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 doctor found not guilty of murdering patients after overprescribing fentanyl

JURIST

APRIL 20, 2022

An Ohio doctor was found Wednesday not guilty on 14 counts of murder. The jury had to answer the question of whether William Husel’s actions violated Ohio law when he allegedly prescribed 10 times the amount of fentanyl that is used in nonsurgical settings. .

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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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“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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“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. The court held that Ohio law precludes mandatory deference.

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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 Approves Nation’s Largest Agrivoltaics Project, Finding It Will Serve the Public Interest

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APRIL 1, 2024

On March 21, 2024, state regulators in Ohio approved the Oak Run Solar Project, an 800-megawatt (MW) solar generation project that will include 300 MW of battery storage, as well as 4,000 acres of crops and 1,000 sheep on site. Oak Run is a solar-plus-storage project that will span 6,050 acres of private land in Madison County, Ohio.

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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 grand jury indicts former Columbus officer for murder of Andre Hill

JURIST

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced on Wednesday the grand jury’s decision to indict Adam Coy—former Columbus Police Officer—for the shooting and subsequent death of Andre Hill. The post Ohio grand jury indicts former Columbus officer for murder of Andre Hill appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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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

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

Ohio legislature advances joint resolution to raise threshold to enact a constitutional amendment

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

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

Ohio appeals court upholds injunction against abortion ban

Ohio approves ballot measure to enshrine reproductive rights in state constitution

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

Ohio AG seeks to have Google declared public utility

Ohio Senate passes bill allowing school staff to carry firearms

Ohio judge temporarily blocks ban on telemedicine abortions

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

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

Ohio Enshrined Abortion Access Into Its Constitution

“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”

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

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

“Grand Jury Declines to Indict Ohio Woman Accused of Abuse of Corpse; In a case that had drawn international attention, a grand jury in Ohio decided not to indict a woman who miscarried at home and disposed of the nonviable fetus”

“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”

“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”

Federal appeals court upholds Ohio Down syndrome abortion law

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

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

“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.”

“Ohio appeals order blocking six-week abortion ban”

“Affidavits: More pregnant minors who were raped denied Ohio abortions; Documents describe dozens of painful situations under Ohio abortion restrictions.”

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

“Ohio judge blocks six-week abortion ban for 14 days”

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

“Justice DeWine seeks second term on Ohio Supreme Court”

Ohio doctor found not guilty of murdering patients after overprescribing fentanyl

“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”

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

“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

“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 Approves Nation’s Largest Agrivoltaics Project, Finding It Will Serve the Public Interest

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

Ohio grand jury indicts former Columbus officer for murder of Andre Hill

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