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Village can reject data center construction application after moratorium imposed
The village of Lordstown does not have to consider a proposed data center’s request for a site-plan review that was submitted days before the village imposed a moratorium on data centers, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled Oct. 20.
In a unanimous per curiam opinion, the Supreme Court ruled that Lordstown officials were within ... (full story)
Supporting safe passage through the justice system
For someone who has experienced domestic violence, safety can be enhanced by a protection order, carefully planned attendance at a hearing, and courts taking timely actions in cases. Across the Ohio judicial system, practices and partnerships have been built to protect domestic violence victims as they take the steps needed to remov ... (full story)
Court affirms offender’s conviction because preindictment delay did not harm his defense
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The Supreme Court of Ohio on Oct. 14 upheld the involuntary manslaughter conviction of a Clermont County man who was prosecuted 16 years after the death of a woman, who ultimately died from injuries she suffered as an infant. The Supreme Court found Scott Wilson could not prove the State’s delay in indicting him harmed his abi ... (full story)
Lawyer of the Year Awardee Frank Cassese discusses his passion for trial work
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Mahoning County criminal defense and civil litigation attorney Frank Cassese said he always brings his A game to the courtroom.
“Trying difficult cases in front of juries is my favorite part of practicing law,” said Cassese, a partner at Betras Kopp. “I love the challenges and the fact that it’s always s ... (full story)
No textbook required: Students explore Ohio’s highest court
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After riding on a bus for nearly two hours from their school along the Ohio River, students from Belpre High School in Washington County arrived at the Supreme Court of Ohio. What had previously been only a chapter about the judicial branch in a textbook suddenly became a real place where they could learn about the legal system firs ... (full story)