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Ohio Domestic Violence Law Upheld

In 2004 Ohio voters adopted a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage despite warnings that it could undermine domestic violence laws. That argument has proven unwarranted. Yesterday, the Ohio Supreme Court held the same-sex marriage ban does not conflict with laws barring domestic violence between unmarried couples, the Toledo Blade reports.…

Jul 26, 2007 3:59 PM CDT

‘F’ Word Makes Bench a Hot Seat

‘Saying “F— you” to a judge could get a defendant in trouble. But in a recent incident in a Cincinnati courtroom, it’s the judge who is at the center of controversy—for responding in kind. Judge Ted Berry uttered those words on Tuesday in an exchange with a defendant who was…

Jul 13, 2007 4:17 PM CDT

The Body in Question

Coroners eye Ohio suit demanding they tell families about removal of body parts

Jul 2, 2007 12:33 AM CDT

6th Circuit Axes Late-Term Abortion Ban; Fallout over Supreme Court Decision

A Michigan law banning late-term abortions is unconstitutional because it is overly broad and “unduly burdens” a woman’s right to an abortion, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided today. This is the third time that a Michigan law targeting so-called partial birth late-term abortions has been struck down,…

Jun 5, 2007 1:37 AM CDT

Ex-Senator Joins Cincinnati Firm

Former U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine of Ohio will join the corporate investigations practice of a Cincinnati law firm. Keating Muething & Klekamp announced the move today, according to the Associated Press.

May 4, 2007 8:03 PM CDT

Defendant Aces Bible Quiz, Wins Release

When a lawyer for a man accused of a credit card offense described him as a churchgoer in an Ohio courtroom yesterday, hoping to win his release on a low bond, the judge was skeptical. But when he asked the defendant to recite the 23rd Psalm, Eric Hine rattled off…

Apr 26, 2007 9:44 PM CDT

General Counsel Without Proper License Replaced

A general counsel of an Ohio company who did not have the proper law license has been replaced, according to Corporate Counsel. A statement by Dana Corp. of Toledo said Michael DeBacker will continue with the company in another capacity. “The company recently became aware that Mr. DeBacker was not…

Apr 18, 2007 12:18 PM CDT

Judge Uses Humor Seriously

Ohio appeals judge Mark Painter thinks legal opinions can be dull and boring, so he tries to liven things up a bit. Painter spurns legalese and quotes experts ranging from Humpty Dumpty to comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White. He travels to seminars around the country on a mission to change…

Apr 16, 2007 3:51 PM CDT

Ohio Man Indicted in Al-Qaida Bomb Plot

A federal grand jury has indicted a suspected member of al-Qaida from Columbus, Ohio, in an alleged terrorist plot to bomb several overseas locations.

Apr 12, 2007 4:09 PM CDT

Grrr, Hrmph & Grumble LLP

A Cleveland partner gains acclaim with his curmudgeonly guide to law practice

Mar 18, 2007 9:43 AM CDT

Drugged State

Ohio Pushes for Tough Laws for Drivers, Critics Question Impairment Issue

Dec 29, 2005 11:44 AM CST

Handing Down Help

In Ohio, ‘Curative Damages’ Are Embraced by Tort Plaintiffs and the Supreme Court

Oct 29, 2005 9:29 AM CDT

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