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•Ohio Supreme Court imposed identical six-month stayed suspension mirroring Colorado discipline

Ohio Supreme Court Imposes Reciprocal Discipline on Colorado Attorney

The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended attorney Michael Edward Edminister for six months, with the entire suspension stayed on probation conditions, following identical discipline imposed by Colorado's Supreme Court. The case demonstrates interstate coordination in attorney discipline through reciprocal enforcement provisions.

•No objections filed to reciprocal discipline proceedings under Gov.Bar R. V(20)

•Ohio Supreme Court unanimously affirmed dismissal of inmate's mandamus complaint for procedural deficiency

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Inmate's Mandamus Action

The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's dismissal of an inmate's mandamus complaint for failing to comply with statutory filing requirements. The case reinforces strict enforcement of rules requiring inmates to submit certified account balance statements when filing legal actions.

•R.C. 2969.25(C)(1) requires inmates to submit certified six-month account balance statements with legal filings

•Cincinnati attorney Mark Carter Eppley received a conditionally stayed two-year suspension from the Ohio Supreme Court

Ohio Supreme Court Issues Two-Year Suspension to Cincinnati Attorney

The Supreme Court of Ohio imposed a conditionally stayed two-year suspension on Cincinnati attorney Mark Carter Eppley following a disciplinary proceeding. The Cincinnati Bar Association charged Eppley with 24 violations of professional conduct rules involving client neglect, fund misappropriation, and unauthorized practice.

•The Cincinnati Bar Association charged Eppley with 24 violations of professional conduct rules

•Ohio Supreme Court ruled email distribution lists are public records under state law

Ohio Supreme Court Orders School District to Release Email Lists

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that email distribution lists maintained by the Xenia Community City School District constitute public records that must be disclosed under state law. The court rejected the district's arguments for exemption and awarded the requestor $1,000 in statutory damages plus attorney fees.

•Xenia school district failed to prove lists qualified for exemption from disclosure

•Attorney Darnell Maurice Wilson received a six-month suspension that is fully stayed on conditions

Ohio Supreme Court Suspends Attorney Wilson for Professional Conduct Violations

The Supreme Court of Ohio has issued a six-month suspension, fully stayed on conditions, to Cincinnati attorney Darnell Maurice Wilson for multiple violations of professional conduct rules. The disciplinary action addresses serious breaches including inadequate client representation, trust account mismanagement, and failure to properly withdraw from cases.

•Violations included lack of diligent representation, poor client communication, and trust account mishandling

Jan 21, 2026•4 min read

•Ohio Supreme Court denied mandamus petition seeking Legislative Service Commission records related to Senate Bill 104

Ohio Supreme Court Denies Access to Legislative Records Request

The Ohio Supreme Court denied a mandamus petition seeking access to records from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission related to Senate Bill 104. The court ruled that R.C. 101.30, which protects certain legislative communications, does not violate Ohio's constitutional transparency requirements.

•Court ruled R.C. 101.30 exempting legislative documents from Public Records Act does not violate Ohio Constitution

Jan 21, 2026•4 min read

•Ohio Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of McDonald's habeas corpus petition challenging continued incarceration

Ohio Supreme Court Rejects McDonald Habeas Petition on Parole Rules

The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a habeas corpus petition filed by Dewitt McDonald, who challenged his continued incarceration despite serving his minimum sentence. The court clarified that completing a minimum prison term under an indeterminate sentence guarantees only parole eligibility, not automatic release.

•Court clarified that indeterminate sentences guarantee only parole eligibility, not automatic release after minimum term

Jan 21, 2026•4 min read

•Ohio Supreme Court affirmed denial of death row inmate's motion for new trial due to procedural failures

Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Untimely New Trial Motion

The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's denial of Joseph McAlpin's motion for a new trial in a death penalty case. The court held that McAlpin's failure to obtain leave before filing an untimely motion under Criminal Rule 33 was sufficient grounds for denial.

•Defendant failed to obtain required leave before filing untimely Criminal Rule 33 motion

Jan 20, 2026•4 min read

•Ohio Supreme Court ruled defendants can request records from unrelated criminal cases without discovery treatment

Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Public Records Law in Criminal Case Ruling

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a defendant's public records request for documents from an unrelated criminal case cannot be treated as discovery under state law. The court clarified that public offices must respond to such requests under normal timelines, even when the requester is involved in separate litigation.

•Public offices cannot delay responses by claiming unrelated requests fall under R.C. 149.43(G) discovery exception