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Ohio Supreme Court Watch
Merit Decision: The U.S. Supreme Court Reverses the Supreme Court of Ohio in Ohio v. Clark.
By Marianna Bettman on
On June 18, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a merit decision in Ohio v. Clark. In a unanimous decision written by Justice Alito, in which Justice Scalia, joined by Justice Ginsburg, concurred in judgment only, and Justice Thomas wrote a solo separate concurrence in judgment only, the Court held that the admission of…
Breaking News: U.S. Supreme Court Reverses Supreme Court of Ohio in Ohio v. Clark.
By Marianna Bettman on
Posted in Ohio Supreme Court Watch
Read the complete analysis of the merit decision here.
In a 9-0 decision released today, in Ohio v. Clark, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the admission of a young child’s out-of-court statements to his teachers identifying the defendant as his abuser did not violate the Confrontation Clause, even though the child did not testify…
What’s On Their Minds: Liquidated Damages or Penalty in Public Construction Contract? Boone Coleman Construction Co., Inc. v. Village of Piketon, Ohio.
By Marianna Bettman on
Update: On February 24, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“Is this a big problem in the construction area? I don’t see a whole host of amici here coming to your side of the table. I’d say the construction industry, especially those that…
Oral Argument Preview: Responsibility for Subrogation Lien in a Personal Injury Settlement. Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation v. Jeffrey McKinley and Heritage-WTI, Inc., et al.
Update: On July 23, 2015, the court dismissed this case as improvidently accepted.
Read an analysis of the oral argument here.
On June 23, 2015, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation v. Jeffrey McKinley and Heritage-WTI, Inc., et al., 2014-0795. At issue…
What’s On Their Minds: Does a Botched Execution Attempt Preclude a Second Try? State of Ohio v. Romell Broom.
Update: On March 16, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in State v. Broom. Read the analysis of that decision here.
“Are you arguing that the Constitution requires a quick and painless death in and of itself?” Justice Lanzinger, to defense counsel.
“What is the assurance [the state] is going…
What Happened on Remand: Acquittals on Aggravated Murder Charges; Hung Jury on One Murder Count. State v. Ricks.
By Marianna Bettman on
Case Background
Thomas Ricks and co-defendant Aaron Gipson allegedly visited Chanel Harper and Crystal Pool at the Harper residence in Sandusky, Ohio. Gipson and Ricks were visiting from Michigan. Although neither of the two women had seen Ricks before that night, Harper’s brother, Calvin, was allegedly involved with Gipson in dealing drugs.
The day after…
Oral Argument Preview: Must Noncitizens be Warned of the Immigration Consequences of a Written Admission of Guilt Required by a Diversion Program? State of Ohio v. Issa Kona.
Update: On November 21, 2016, 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 June 10, 2015, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of State of Ohio v. Issa Kona, 2014-0733…
Oral Argument Preview: Liquidated Damages or Penalty in Public Construction Contract? Boone Coleman Construction Co., Inc. v. Village of Piketon, Ohio.
By Marianna Bettman on
Update: On February 24, 2016, 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 June 9, 2015, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Boone Coleman Construction Co., Inc. v. The Village…
Oral Argument Preview: Does a Botched Execution Attempt Preclude a Second Try? State of Ohio v. Romell Broom.
Update: On March 16, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in State v. Broom. Read the analysis of that decision here.
Read the analysis of the oral argument here.
On June 9, 2015, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of State of Ohio v. …