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Justice Stratton Hosts Fellow Board Members of Corporation for Supportive Housing
A national organization devoted to ending homelessness, whose membership includes Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton, held its May meeting and gathered for a reception yesterday at the Ohio Judicial Center. (Read more.)

Cuyahoga County Jurist Hears Supreme Court Case
Judge Anthony O. Calabrese Jr.Judge Anthony O. Calabrese Jr. of the Eighth District Court of Appeals served as a visiting judge on the Supreme Court of Ohio today and heard oral arguments in one case. (Read more.)

More than 280 Applicants Pass February 2008 Ohio Bar Exam
Today, results of the February 2008 Ohio Bar Examination, which was administered in Columbus Feb. 26 - 28, are being released. Out of 432 applicants, 283 applicants (65.5 percent) received passing scores; out of 234 first-time applicants, 83 percent received passing scores. (Read more.)

Children's Summit Focuses on Improving Services
Ohio Summit on ChildrenWith goals of enhancing the safety, well-being and permanent home environments of Ohio children, Gov. Ted Strickland and Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer kicked off the Ohio Summit on Children today in Columbus. (Read more.)

Foreclosure Assistance Program Gains National Attention
Save the DreamIn recognition of Law Day, state officials have announced new foreclosure legal training dates and are reminding attorneys of pro bono opportunities to assist homeowners facing foreclosure as part of Ohio’s Save the Dream foreclosure prevention effort, which in the past month has gained recognition as a national leader in addressing the problem. (Read more.)

May 7, 2008

Utility Company Not Liable for Crash Injuries If Pole Location Does Not Interfere With ‘Normal Traffic’

Attorney Not Liable To Client’s Heirs for Malpractice In Preparing Deed That Increased Estate’s Taxes

Claim For Underpayment of Lump-Sum Workers Comp Settlement Must Be Brought in Court of Claims

May 6, 2008

Court Rules Life Sentence for Rape Committed as Juvenile Not Barred on Due Process Grounds

May 1, 2008

Court May Order Prison Term for New Crime to be Served Consecutively to Sentence from Another Court

Supreme Court Disbars, Suspends Attorney

April 23, 2008

Two Cleveland-Area Attorneys Suspended by Supreme Court

Delays Caused by Defense Motions In Dismissed Case ‘Toll’ Speedy Trial Time Limit Under New Indictment

April 17, 2008

Court Holds ODJFS Must Disclose Foster Parent Names, Addresses Not Covered by Legal Exception

April 9, 2008

Supreme Court Holds Death Row Inmate Is Mentally Retarded, Ineligible for Death Penalty

Failure to Include Mental State in Indictment May Be 'Structural' Error That May be Raised on Appeal

Court Clarifies Test to Determine if Crimes Are 'Allied Offenses of Similar Import'

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