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Law School Dean to be Ohio AG on Interim Basis

The governor of Ohio is replacing the state’s former attorney general, Marc Dann, with Nancy Hardin Rogers, the dean of Ohio State University’s law school.

She will serve until a…

Twice Conned by Ex-Client, Ohio Judge is On Hot Seat

An Ohio judge is facing potential discipline after being twice conned by a former client in connection with business ventures, according to court records.

Back when he was still in…

Ohio Judge Sanctioned for Allowing Cases to Languish

For the first time, the Ohio Supreme Court has sanctioned a judge for “unnecessary and unjustified delay” in issuing rulings in pending cases.

The court publicly reprimanded Judge Harry Sargeant…

Motive Revealed For Man Who Threatened Justice Thomas, Others

The FBI has revealed that David Tuason wrote hundreds of racially charged letters and threats to black and mixed-race men because an ex-girlfriend left him for a black man. That…

Who is Investigating Ex-Ohio AG Marc Dann? AP Counts Six Agencies

Marc Dann has resigned as Ohio’s attorney general, but that is by no means the end of the official investigation of the alleged fraternity house atmosphere in his office that…

Judge Frees Ohio Dad Jailed for Daughter’s Truancy

Jailed for a week after his 18-year-old daughter failed to complete her high school equivalency degree, an Ohio man has gotten another chance.

Brian Gegner was released today by a…

Prosecutor Asks Supreme Court to Block Suit by Wrongfully Convicted Youth

An Ohio prosecutor is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block a civil lawsuit against her for the role she played in the conviction…

Ohio AG Marc Dann Resigns, But State Probe of His Office May Continue

After sidestepping yesterday afternoon when several media reports said he was about to resign, Ohio’s attorney general stepped up to the plate today.

Marc Dann, 46, announced his resignation, apparently…

Ohio AG to Resign Over ‘Dannimal House’ Scandal?

Despite media reports that Ohio’s embattled attorney general, Marc Dann, was expected to announce his resignation today, the latest news is that he is holding on to his office, at…

Ohio AG Admits to Affair, Fires Two Aides Tied to Sex Harassment Probe

The former Democratic chairman of Ohio is calling for the resignation of Attorney General Marc Dann following a sexual harassment scandal in his office.

James Ruvolo told the

Lawyer Suspended for Accepting Estate-Planning Clients from Direct Mailer

A Michigan lawyer has agreed to a two-year suspension in Ohio for accepting clients from a company that uses direct mail to market estate-planning services, the May 2, 2008 1:35 PM CDT

2 Midwest Firms Form 320-Lawyer Midsize Law Partnership

Effective today, two Midwest law firms have merged into a 320-lawyer partnership.

It will be known by the name of the larger firm, which is based in Cincinnati—220-lawyer Taft, Stettinius…

Ohio AG Marc Dann Considers Policies to Address ‘Dannimal House’ Image

Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann is considering a new e-mail policy after thousands of e-mails released in a sexual harassment investigation led critics to label his office “Dannimal House.”

Spokesman…

Ohio Supreme Court Bars Death Penalty for Mentally Retarded Man

The Ohio Supreme Court has struck down a death sentence for a convicted double murderer because of his mental retardation, despite evidence that he could play video games, pay bills…

Ohio Lawyer Gets Probation for Faking Kidnapping

An Ohio attorney who disappeared for several days last year while pregnant and later falsely claimed to have been kidnapped at gunpoint, has been sentenced to probation and a $300…

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