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Ohio legal help impact report shows expanded access to justice with Supreme Court partnership
Ohio Legal Help has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting a year of significant progress in expanding access to justice for over 767,000 Ohioans. Through trusted legal information, innovative technology, and statewide partnerships, including collaboration with the Supreme Court of Ohio, the organization continues to empower ... (full story)
Duke Energy can charge customers to close retired propane caverns
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Duke Energy can charge southwestern Ohio customers $29 million to recover the cost of retiring propane caverns it used for decades to assist with delivering natural gas, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled June 5.
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge to Duke’s plan to charge customers $2.9 million pe ... (full story)
Court disbars attorney who stole $225,000 from client’s estate
The Supreme Court of Ohio June 4 permanently disbarred a Gallia County attorney who was convicted of theft after stealing more than $225,000 from an estate he administered.
Nathan Harvey was a legal assistant attending law school when attorney Britt Wiseman arranged for Harvey to serve as the administrator of an estate. Shortly ... (full story)
Cleveland Cavaliers announce summer schedule for All For Fun Tour
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers All For Fun Tour is bringing the energy of Cavs basketball to fans across Ohio and Western Pennsylvania all summer long, as the interactive mobile trailer gears up to hit the road. The tour will make stops at community festivals, youth-focused events, college campuses and local celebrations, ... (full story)
Former Judge Suspended for Illegally Arranging Inmate’s Early Release
The Supreme Court of Ohio suspended a former Montgomery County judge from the practice of law for one year, with six months stayed, for illegally arranging the early prison release of an acquaintance’s son.
The Supreme Court suspended Richard Skelton, who served as a common pleas court judge from 2015 until his resignation ... (full story)