On February 27, 2013, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard the case of Freshwater v. Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education, which involved the firing of an eighth grade public school science teacher, allegedly for teaching creationism in science class and for insubordination, which raises fascinating issues about both the Free Exercise
Oral Argument Preview: Does a Pardon by the Governor Guarantee Sealing the Record of Conviction? State of Ohio and City of Akron v. Montoya L. Boykin.
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Update: On October 22, 2013, the Supreme Court handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read the analysis of the oral argument here.
On April 10, 2013, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of State of Ohio and City of Akron v. Montoya L.
Oral Argument Preview: More Medical Negligence Fundamentals. Moretz v. Muakkassa.
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Update: On October 24, 2013 the Supreme Court handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read the analysis of the oral argument here.
On April 9, 2013, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Moretz v. Muakkassa, 2012-0797. This case presents several evidentiary…
Oral Argument Preview: Application of Immunity For Doctors Working for a State University Medical Center and a Private Corporation. Matthew Ries, Admr. et al. v. The Ohio State University Medical Center.
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Posted in Ohio Supreme Court Watch, Oral Argument Preview
Update: On October 17, 2013 the Supreme Court handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read the analysis of the oral argument here.
On April 10, 2013, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Matthew Ries, Admr. et al. v. The Ohio State University…
Merit Decision. Requiring the Least Severe Sanction for Discovery Violations Applies to the State As Well As to the Defense. State v. Darmond.
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Posted in Merit Decisions, Ohio Supreme Court Watch
Update: Read here what happened to this case when it was remanded.
On March 21, 2013, the Supreme Court handed down a merit decision in State v. Darmond, 2013-Ohio-966. In a 6-1 decision written by Justice O’Neill, the Court found that the trial court abused its discretion in dismissing this criminal case with prejudice for…
What’s on Their Minds. Due Process Concerns Over Restitution Order. State v. Daniel Lalain.
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Update: On July 17, 2013 the Supreme Court issued a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
On March 13, 2013, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in the case of State v. Daniel Lalain, 12-0302/12-0408. This is a consolidated case accepted both on discretionary appeal and conflict certification.
The…
What’s on Their Minds: What a Difference a Few Thousand Square Feet Makes. Willis Boice v. Village of Ottawa Hills.
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Posted in Ohio Supreme Court Watch, What's On Their Minds?
Update: On November 7, 2013, the Supreme Court handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
On March 12, 2013, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in the case of Willis Boice v. Village of Ottawa Hills, 2012-0413. The case was accepted on regulatory takings issues, but you couldn’t much…
Oral Argument Preview: Ordering Restitution as Part of a Plea Bargain. State v. Daniel Lalain.
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Update: On July 17, 2013 the Supreme Court issued a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read the analysis of the oral argument here.
On March 13, 2013, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of State v. Daniel Lalain, 12-0302/12-0408. The case is…
Oral Argument Preview: Ordering Restitution as Part of a Plea Bargain. State v. Daniel Lalain.
By Marianna Bettman on
Update: On July 17, 2013 the Supreme Court issued a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
Read the analysis of the oral argument here.
On March 13, 2013, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of State v. Daniel Lalain, 12-0302/12-0408. The case is…
What’s on Their Minds: Monster Class Action Certification Case. Cullen v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company.
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Update: On November 5, 2013, the Supreme Court handed down a merit decision in this case. Read the analysis here.
On February 26, 2013, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in the case of Cullen v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 2012-0535. This case involves a number of issues regarding the certification of…