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The Daily Legal News
The Daily Legal News is a daily publication devoted to legal, financial, real estate and general news. Designated by the Federal, County and Municipal Courts as the Official Law Journal of Mahoning County, Ohio.
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Civics and History Celebrated at Record-Setting Open Doors Event
For two September evenings, the Supreme Court of Ohio stayed open late to offer after-hours tours of the majestic Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. The event was part of Ohio Open Doors, an initiative spearheaded by the Ohio History Connection to have historic and cultural institutions across Ohio hold special events for the pub ... (full story)
Increased pay rate for death penalty defense approved
The complexity and costs to defend a person facing the death penalty have increased, and so will the compensation paid to attorneys who take on the task.
The Capital Case Attorney Fee Council recently adopted a recommendation by the Ohio Public Defender’s Office to raise the rate for capital cases from $140 per hour to $16 ... (full story)
‘Helping Through Healing’: 2026 Lean Forward Veterans Summit
Courts, treatment providers, and community partners that help veterans are invited to this fall’s Lean Forward Veterans Summit, a statewide conference dedicated to improving services and support for justice-involved veterans.
The Veterans Summit will take place on Nov. 19 in Columbus and is free to attend. This year’ ... (full story)