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Turning Point program therapy dog will be missed
Judge Joy Malek Oldfield and the entire Turning Point Program is mourning the loss of their beloved Golden Retriever Therapy Dog “Tank” who passed away on Jan. 13 surrounded by the loving family that cared for him his entire life.
Tank joined Summit County Common Pleas Court Turning Point Program as a certified ther ... (full story)
Summit Legal Defenders office expands services, changes locations
The Summit Legal Defenders office has expanded its services and changed locations.
On Oct. 28, 2024, attorneys and staff moved into the first and second floors of 80 S. Summit St. in Akron.
The nonprofit legal agency serves as the public defender for Summit County, representing indigent residents in a variety of civil, crim ... (full story)
Common Pleas Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands elected to serve as National Association of Women Judges secretary
Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands, of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, has been elected as Secretary of the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) for the 2024-2025 term.
Judge Rowlands accepted the position on the executive leadership team during the NAWJ Annual Conference, which was held in San Diego, ... (full story)
What is a migrant? What is ICE? 10 terms to help you understand the debate over immigration
(THE CONVERSATION) President Donald Trump aims to upend the immigration system in the United States in his first few days in office. On Jan. 20, 2025, Trump signed various executive orders that temporarily prevent refugees from coming to the U.S. and block immigrants from applying for asylum at a U.S. border, among other measures.(full story)
Akron Muni Court to host weddings at Akron Civic Theatre and Towpath Tennis Center
AKRON–Akron Municipal Court Judges Jon Oldham and Ron Cable will be officiating off-site weddings in February and March.
Details are below:
Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. in Downtown Akron, Friday, Feb. 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. February 14 is Valentine’s Day. Judges who will be officiating ceremoni ... (full story)
State
Residents ordered to pay $850,000 bond to appeal Ohio derailment settlement vow not to give up
Residents challenging Norfolk Southern's $600 million settlement for the disastrous East Palestinetrain crash have asked a court to reject a judge's order requiring them to put up an $850,000 bond to continue their appeal for higher compensation and more information about the contamination.
Nearly $300 million of the settlement ... (full story)
Appeals court reverses decision in family investment dispute
A Franklin County Appeals Court panel reversed the dismissal of a Columbus attorney’s claim that he has been unjustly excluded from the activities of a family partnership formed for the purpose of holding property and sharing rental income among members.
The three-judge panel of the Tenth District Court of Appeals found th ... (full story)
Technology
New EU tech laws coming online
Not to be too repetitive, but if you do business or vacation in the EU, you’re under the auspices of the EU’s technology laws. Three EU tech rules are coming into force in 2025 and 2026, some of which may affect you or a client. Here they are:
AI Act: The EU AI Act, which sets out harmonized AI rules, came into force ... (full story)