On May 28, 2025, the Supreme Court of Ohio passed on an opportunity to settle a long-standing legal question: Does Ohio law require a trial court to conduct an oral hearing before compelling arbitration under R.C. 2711.03? Unfortunately, relying on the “Party...
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Dialing Down the Distractions: New Ohio Bill Aims to Ban Cellphone Usage in the Classroom
Amid ongoing conversations about student focus and classroom distractions, Ohio lawmakers are considering new measures to regulate cellphone use in schools. These discussions reflect growing concerns among educators, parents, and policymakers about the impact of...
Senate Bill 268 Introduced to Regulate Veterinarian Telehealth Services
A bill sponsored by Ohio Senators Shane Wilkin and Steve Huffman was recently introduced which would establish requirements and procedures for a veterinarian licensed to practice in Ohio to conduct telehealth services. Background Several other states have enacted...
Ohio Ruling Highlights Timing Importance for Naming Defendants in Injury Claims
An recent Ohio appellate court decision reinforces a critical point for plaintiffs and a crucial defense strategy for defendants: if you don’t properly and timely name individual employees/agents in a lawsuit, you may lose your claim against their employer. Case...