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Lawyers’ fund helps clients recover losses caused by dishonest attorneys
Clients trust their attorneys to safeguard their money, property, and legal interests. And the vast majority of attorneys carry out those duties with integrity and professionalism. However, in the rare instance that an Ohio attorney acts dishonestly and causes a financial loss, help is available.
Clients who have had their money ... (full story)
83 attorneys sanctioned for CLE noncompliance
The Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education has sanctioned 83 attorneys for failing to comply with continuing legal education (CLE) requirements.
Attorneys need to stay informed of changes in laws, legal technology, and developments in their practice area to provide the best service to clients.
Of the ... (full story)
Village can reject data center construction application after moratorium imposed
The village of Lordstown does not have to consider a proposed data center’s request for a site-plan review that was submitted days before the village imposed a moratorium on data centers, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled Oct. 20.
In a unanimous per curiam opinion, the Supreme Court ruled that Lordstown officials were within ... (full story)
Supporting safe passage through the justice system
For someone who has experienced domestic violence, safety can be enhanced by a protection order, carefully planned attendance at a hearing, and courts taking timely actions in cases. Across the Ohio judicial system, practices and partnerships have been built to protect domestic violence victims as they take the steps needed to remov ... (full story)
Court affirms offender’s conviction because preindictment delay did not harm his defense
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The Supreme Court of Ohio on Oct. 14 upheld the involuntary manslaughter conviction of a Clermont County man who was prosecuted 16 years after the death of a woman, who ultimately died from injuries she suffered as an infant. The Supreme Court found Scott Wilson could not prove the State’s delay in indicting him harmed his abi ... (full story)