Norwood pot decriminalization initiative won't be on the ballot

The Court has denied a writ of mandamus which sought to compel the Hamilton County Board of Elections to place on the November ballot an initiative that would effectively decriminalize the use of marijuana--sorry, "marihuana"--in the City of Norwood, an enclave of Cincinnati.

Conviction reversed for Miranda violation

In State v. Miller the Fifth District reversed a conviction for violation of the Fifth Amendment right to counsel.

Can a trial court sua sponte dismiss a claim on the basis of res judicata?

Today the Ninth District says no.

Can a trial court sua sponte dismiss a claim on the basis of res judicata?

Today the Ninth District says no.

Medical marijuana rule adopted

Today the Court announced an amendment to Rule of Professional Conduct 1.2, which clarifies the propriety of advising clients with respect to Ohio's medical marijuana law, which went into effect earlier this month. Kudos to the Court for moving quickly to amend the rule after the Board of Professional Conduct last month issued an advisory opinion indicating that such counseling was impermissible.

Writ of mandamus issued in referendum case

Today the Ohio Supreme Court issued a writ of mandamus compelling the Union County Board of Elections to remove a zoning referendum from the November ballot.

Ohio Supreme Court case announcements, 9/14/16

In addition to releasing four merits opinions and issuing various procedural orders, today the Court accepted discretionary appeals in three new cases, accepted the discretionary appeal and held for a pending decision in one new case, and accepted one new certified conflict case.