Ohio

Attorney suspended for allegedly pressuring client for sexual favors

A veteran Ohio attorney had his law license suspended for allegedly pressuring a client for sexual favors, according to a story from WXIX.

Jan 21, 2026 10:35 AM CST

Speculation swirls over what law school accreditation might look like if states break away from ABA

Texas recently became the first state to officially cut ties with the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. Meanwhile, Florida and two other states are considering similar moves. These moves have raised more questions than answers about what accreditation might look like and what the implications would be for law schools, law students and licensure.

Jan 13, 2026 9:20 AM CST

Attorney accused of stalking, filming teen is indicted on over 90 felony counts

An Ohio attorney faces more than 90 felony counts after he reportedly stalked and filmed a teenage girl and other women without their knowledge.

Jan 7, 2026 11:46 AM CST

Texas Supreme Court cuts ties with ABA Legal Ed council to handle law school accreditation

The Texas Supreme Court has officially cut ties with the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar as its law school accreditor.

Jan 7, 2026 11:05 AM CST

Merger of these 2 law firms creates ‘mid-market legal powerhouse’

On Jan. 1, Frost Brown Todd and Gibbons officially combined to form FBT Gibbons.

Jan 6, 2026 9:20 AM CST

Rigging the Game: After charges of athletes throwing games to influence wagers, some blame prop bets

Betting scandals have rocked Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association in recent months, raising questions about the risks of so-called “prop bets.” The term refers to a wager on a specific individual performance or occurrence within a game, which does not necessarily depend on the final score. Microbets are seen as a faster subset of these wagers.

Dec 4, 2025 2:13 PM CST

Judge violated ethics rules for ordering teens’ detention but not for legislative and Tea Party remarks, court finds

An Ohio judge has been suspended for ordering the detention of two teenagers in the juvenile lockup for a weekend after they repeatedly refused to attend visitation with their father.

Dec 3, 2025 9:50 AM CST

Is unauthorized artificial intelligence use in law school an honor code violation?

With generative artificial intelligence’s growing availability and acceptance into students’ workflow, some law schools are wondering whether unauthorized AI use should be an honor code violation—something that could potentially trip up aspiring lawyers in the character and fitness portion of the bar licensure process.

Nov 4, 2025 11:17 AM CST

Kutak Rock hits 600-attorney mark with Ohio expansion

Kutak Rock is opening Ohio offices in Columbus, Ohio, and Cleveland and acquiring four public finance attorneys to help staff them.

Oct 29, 2025 11:07 AM CDT

Lawyer suspended following ‘unconventional, erratic and threatening behavior’

A lawyer has been suspended from Ohio law practice for 18 months, with six months stayed, for an incident in which he confronted ex-colleagues with a hatchet and challenged the name partner of his former law firm to a duel.

Oct 23, 2025 11:33 AM CDT

Throwing food at people has led to serious criminal charges for some

While federal prosecutors failed to get a felony indictment against a man for throwing a sandwich at a law enforcement officer in Washington, D.C., people have faced serious consequences for hurling food.

Aug 29, 2025 11:00 AM CDT

Following similar moves from Florida and Texas, Ohio reconsiders ABA accreditation

Last week, the Ohio Supreme Court created an advisory committee to review the accreditation process for law schools there. It follows similar actions from Florida and Texas.

Jul 23, 2025 9:21 AM CDT

Civics Education: A teachable moment about the meaning of ‘rule of law’

In a June 2023 essay entitled “Civics: Who Will Teach Them?,” U.S. District Judge Curtis L. Collier of the Eastern District of Tennessee made the following statement about the critical importance of effective civics education for all U.S. citizens: “An important component of being a good citizen is being an informed and knowledgeable citizen. That means having a working knowledge of how our government is structured, how it functions, the role of the different branches of government, their separate powers, the branches’ responsibilities and the limitations on their powers. Without such knowledge, it is nearly impossible for us to fulfill our duties or wisely exercise our privileges as citizens.”

Jul 8, 2025 3:01 PM CDT

These 4 conservative law firms are thriving under Trump

Jones Day played a prominent role in the first presidency of President Donald Trump. The law firm represented Trump in his first presidential campaign and sent several lawyers to work in the administration, including Don McGahn, who was the White House counsel. But Jones Day “hasn’t had the same prominence in Trump circles this time around,” the Wall Street Journal reports. Now, several smaller, conservative firms are seeing “boom times.”

Jun 26, 2025 1:31 PM CDT

Straight white woman doesn’t have to present special evidence to sue under Title VII, Supreme Court rules

A straight white woman does not have to clear a higher hurdle to bring a reverse bias claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday.

Jun 5, 2025 11:22 AM CDT