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Featured Decision: Apparel Maker Not Entitled to Commercial Activity Tax Refund

The Supreme Court of Ohio’s decision allowing the state to impose the Ohio commercial activity tax on $108 million of merchandise shipped to DSW’s Columbus distribution center is the latest “Featured Decision” video.

Statements Suspect Made to Police After Waiving His Right to an Attorney Can Be Used in Prosecution

A Hamilton County suspect’s rights under the Ohio and U.S. constitutions were not violated when, after he was appointed a lawyer, he met with police, signed a written waiver to speak with them, and confessed to several crimes, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.

Customer Charges for Operating Older Power Plants Upheld

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) rejected a claim that consumers overpaid $74.5 million for the operation of two coal-fired power plants, partially owned by the Ohio Power Company (AEP Ohio), which lost money on electricity generation in 2018 and 2019. The Supreme Court of Ohio today affirmed that decision.

State Not Required to Compensate Operator for Temporary Shut Down of Injection Wells After Earthquakes

The state does not owe compensation to an oil and gas waste injection company for the temporary closure of two wells in Trumbull County suspected of causing earthquakes, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.

Court May Not Retroactively Rewrite Statute to Apply to Same-Sex Couple’s Parental Rights Dispute

An Ohio appeals court exceeded its authority when it ordered a trial court to determine if a same-sex couple “would have been married” if same-sex marriage had been legal in Ohio during the couple’s relationship, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.

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Civic education program brings Ohio Supreme Court to Carroll County: Times Reporter

The Supreme Court of Ohio will hold oral arguments in Carroll County on April 15. The event is part of the court’s civic education program aimed at high school students, according to a community announcement.

Justice Comes to Town: Supreme Court to Visit Carroll County: Akron Legal News

On April 15, the Supreme Court of Ohio will travel to Carroll County to hold oral arguments. The visit from the seven justices is part of the Supreme Court’s traveling civic education program for high school students.

Ohio Supreme Court rules lifeguard chair not a defect in drowning case: Columbus Dispatch

An Ohio city isn't liable for a drowning death that occurred when a lifeguard used a folding chair instead of an elevated chair overlooking the pool, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled April 8.

Ohio Supreme Court rules lifeguard chair not a defect in drowning case: Cincinnati Enquirer

An Ohio city isn't liable for a drowning death that occurred when a lifeguard used a folding chair instead of an elevated chair overlooking the pool, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled April 8.

Did a lifeguard’s seat contribute to a drowning? Ohio’s top court says no: Cleveland.com

The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled the City of Cleveland cannot be sued in connection with the 2019 drowning death of a swimmer at a city recreation center.