On June 14, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in the case of State ex rel. Cincinnati Enquirer v. Deters. At issue in this original action in mandamus is whether a prosecutor’s office must release police officer bodycam footage to the public immediately upon request in order to comply with the
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What’s On Their Minds: How Many Times Can A Criminal Defendant Be Re-Tried? State of Ohio v. Christopher L. Anderson
Update: On September 14, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
How much is too much? Is there ever such a thing? … At what point does a court have to say, stop, enough is enough?” Justice Pfeifer, to the prosecutor.
On May 31,…
Oral Argument Preview: Defendant’s Right to Allocution at Community Control Violation Hearing. State of Ohio v. Dominic Jackson
Update. On December 15, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read what happened at this oral argument here.
On May 31, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of State of Ohio v. Dominic Jackson, 2015-1137.…
Oral Argument Preview: How Many Times Can A Criminal Defendant Be Re-Tried? State of Ohio v. Christopher L. Anderson
Update: On September 14, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read the analysis of the augment in this case here.
On May 31, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of State of Ohio v. Christopher…
Changing of the Guard For Student Contributors.
My two senior student contributors, Austin LiPuma and Michael Elliott, have now graduated, and are studying for the bar exam. I want to thank them both for the excellent work they have done on the blog, and wish them well in their legal careers. Joining my rising 3L student contributors, Connie Kremer and Danielle List,…
What’s On Their Minds: Is an Order Compelling Production of Allegedly Privileged Information a Final Appealable Order? Darlene Burnham v. Cleveland Clinic, et al.
Update: On December 7, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“We have an incident report on the date, time, location and the witnesses who observed an alleged slip and fall. What’s privileged about that… How would we prevent all discovery from getting locked…
What’s On Their Minds: Constitutionality of the Mandatory Juvenile Transfer Statutes. State of Ohio v. Matthew Aalim
Further Update: On May 25, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ohio granted reconsideration in this case, and reversed it. Read the analysis of the new merit decision here.
Update: On December 22, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“Even though as you said…
Oral Argument Preview: Is an Order Compelling Production of Allegedly Privileged Information a Final Appealable Order? Darlene Burnham v. Cleveland Clinic, et al.
Update: On December 7, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read an analysis of the oral argument here.
On May 4, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Darlene Burnham v. Cleveland Clinic, et al., 2015-1127…
What’s On Their Minds: Does R.C. 2307.60 Independently Authorize a Civil Action for Criminal Acts? Jessica Jacobson v. Ellen Kaforey et al.
Update: On December 28, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
“Would you say that any criminal act gives rise to civil recovery?” Chief Justice O’Connor, to plaintiff’s counsel.
On April 19, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral argument in the case…
Oral Argument Preview: Does R.C. 2307.60 independently authorize a civil action for criminal acts? Jessica Jacobson v. Ellen Kaforey et al.
Update: On December 28, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
On April 19, 2016, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Jessica Jacobson v. Ellen Kaforey et al., 2015-1340. The case was accepted on certified conflict…