Source: http://ohiolawinfo.blogspot.com/2006_01_22_archive.html
Timestamp: 2019-04-23 09:58:30+00:00

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According to a story in The Lantern, the Ohio State University's student newspaper, consensual sexual relationships would essentially be banned if a revised policy is adopted by the university. A task force noticed a sharp rise in the reported cases of faculty members and students engaging in consensual sexual relationships.
The revised policy, drafted by members of the task force, prohibits consensual relationships between students and any faculty member who has any kind of responsibility for the student, or foresees being in a position of responsibility for that student in the future. The revised policy also includes an explicit disclosure mechanism which will require the faculty member to report consensual relationships with any student to the chair of their department.
SB 261 COAL MINING (Carey) To express the intent of the General Assembly to amend the Coal Surface Mining Law to address issues of modernization and safety.
HB 488 COAL MINING (Blasdel) To express the intent of the General Assembly to amend the Coal Surface Mining Law to address issues of modernization and safety.
Ohio lawmakers approved a conference committee report 4-2, along party lines, that moves HB 3 to General Assembly chamber votes next week. The legislation contains, among other things, stringent voter identification requirements.
There are seven pages of announcements today, so instead of reproducing the entire document here, I'll just give you the link.
record containing the prosecutor's file is hereby unsealed.
2005-1683. First Baptist Church of Milford v. Wilkins.
an appeal from the Board of Tax Appeals.
why this appeal should not be dismissed on the authority of Sharon Village Ltd. v.
extensions of time shall be permitted.
2005-2209. Discount Cellular, Inc. v. Pub. Util. Comm.
IT IS ORDERED by the court that the motion to consolidate is granted.
2005-2368. Richards Ltd., Inc. v. Pub. Util. Comm.
Assoc., Ltd. v. Pub. Util. Comm., and 2005-2370, Jeff Rand Corp. v. Pub. Util.
2005-2369. Intermessage Wireless Assoc., Ltd. v. Pub. Util. Comm.
Discount Cellular, Inc. v. Pub. Util. Comm., 2005-2368, Richards Ltd., Inc. v. Pub.
2005-2370. Jeff Rand Corp. v. Pub. Util. Comm.
Util. Comm., and 2005-2369, Intermessage Wireless Assoc., Ltd. v. Pub. Util.
2006-0005. State ex rel. Wainer v. Indus. Comm.
Franklin App. No. 05AP-86, 2005-Ohio-6212.
2005-1961. State ex rel. DaimlerChrysler Corp. v. Lopez.
Franklin App. No. 04AP-882, 2005-Ohio-4640.
Stateline.org offers an article that looks at the differences in state proficiency percentages from 1992-2005 in math and reading tests offered by the National Assessment of Education Progress. Ohio fares well in making the top ten in 4th grade math and reading and 8th grade math. All of the statistics can be looked at within an Excel spreadsheet (must have the software on your computer. Customized NAEP data also can be downloaded using the National Center for Education Statistics' recently launched NAEP Data Explorer. State-by-state profiles are available in "Quality Counts 2006", which grades states on the strength of their education standards, spending, teacher quality and school climate.
HB 479 MILITARY PARENTAL RIGHTS (Calvert) To allow a parent who is called to active military duty to file a motion with the court to temporarily modify a prior decree allocating parental rights and responsibilities. En. 3109.111.
HB 480 CHILDREN'S HEALTH COMMITTEE (Chandler) To establish the Children's Environmental Health and Safety Advisory Committee.
HB 481 INMATE DNA TESTING (Chandler) To eliminate the former two-year window for applications for post-conviction DNA testing and instead allow an eligible inmate to request post-conviction DNA testing at any time if specified criteria are met. Am. 2953.72, 2953.73 & 2953.82.
HB 482 GYM DEFIBRILLATORS (Kilbane) To require a physical fitness facility to place within the facility an automated external defibrillator, to require the facility to have at least one employee trained in use of a defibrillator present at the facility during operating hours, and to grant civil immunity to any person who performs automated external defibrillation in good faith. En. 3701.86.
HB 483 STATE FRUIT (Schlichter) To adopt the tomato as the state fruit. En. 5.081.
HB 484 FUNERAL PROTESTS (Boccieri) To prohibit protest activities within 300 feet of the site of a funeral service during and within one hour before and after the service and to prohibit protest activities within 300 feet of a funeral procession. Am. 3767.30.
HB 485 HOMELESS MEMORIAL DAY (Skindell) To designate the twenty-first of December as "Homeless Persons' Memorial Day." En. 5.2232.
HCR 36 Congressional Apportionment (DeWine) To memorialize the United States Congress to encourage the members of the 109th Congress to support House Joint Resolution 53, which proposes to amend the Constitution of the United States by apportioning the members of the Congress based on the number of persons in each state who are citizens of the United States.
2003-0565. State v. Newton , 2006-Ohio-81.
Richland C.P. No. 02-CR-48H. Judgment affirmed.
2005-1168. Columbus Bar Assn. v. Ashton, 2006-Ohio-78.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 04-059. Robert Edwin Ashton, Attorney Registration No. 0032276, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for two years, stayed on conditions.
Summary: Attorneys at law — Misconduct — Two-year suspension with entire suspension stayed on conditions — Engaging in conduct that adversely reflects on fitness to practice — Failure to advise clients of lack of professional-liability insurance — Withdrawing from employment without taking reasonable steps to avoid prejudicing a client — Neglecting an entrusted legal matter — Failing to seek a client’s lawful objectives.
2005-1183. Disciplinary Counsel v. Runyan, 2006-Ohio-80.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 04-070. Jeffrey Lynn Runyan, Attorney Registration No. 0004873, is publicly reprimanded.
Summary: Judges — Misconduct — Violation of Judicial Canons promoting public confidence in judiciary and requiring impartial performance of judge’s public duties and judge’s avoidance of appearance of impropriety — DR 1-102(A)(5) — Misconduct warrants public reprimand.
2005-1192. Columbus Bar Assn. v. Ginther, 2006-Ohio-79.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 04-060. Jeffrey D. Ginther, Attorney Registration No. 0022665, is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio.
Summary: Attorneys at law – Misconduct – Indefinite suspension – Neglecting entrusted legal matter — Failure to carry out a contract for professional employment — Causing damage to a client — Withdrawing from representation without approval of tribunal and without taking action to avoid prejudicing client — Failure to cooperate in investigation of misconduct.
2006-0129. Petitioners for Removal of Sites v. Crow.
as an appeal from the Court of Appeals for Lawrence County.
2005-2130. State ex rel. Russo v. McMonagle.
her response by 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2006.
Alice Robie Resnick, Acting C.J.
of appellant's motion for stay of execution scheduled for April 4, 2006.
IT IS ORDERED by the court that the motion for stay is granted.
exhaustion of all state postconviction proceedings, including any appeals.
relief before the courts of this state have been exhausted.
2006-0070. State ex rel. Washington v. Indus. Comm.
Franklin App. No. 05AP-18, 2005-Ohio-6470.
and Procedure in Ohio Courts.
to the Commission on Continuing Legal Education.
Certification of Attorneys as Specialists.
will be published for public comment.
According to the Gongwer News Service, a spokesperson for State Auditor Betty Montgomery confimed that she will leave the governor's race and instead run for Attorney General, a position she has held in the past. Rep. Barbara Sykes (D-Akron) is scheduled to announce this morning that she will run for State Auditor. Ms. Sykes, who said previously she wouldn’t seek re-election to the House, said she could provide increased accountability in a state with a government that faces several scandals.
There was further speculation in the blogosphere this morning that Jim Petro might be the next shoe to drop in the governor's race, but others believe the race may tighten up between Petro and Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell as they fight for Montogomery's supporters.
Should be an interesting primary season this year for Ohioans.
A news release last week from the Supreme Court of Ohio stated that the Court has become only the second state court in the country to closed-caption all oral argument broadcasts. The advancement also means that for the first time an unofficial transcript of all oral arguments will be available. Later this year the Court will make these transcripts available in a searchable online database.
2005-0394. Crew Soccer Stadium LLC v. Wilkins.
make any decision on the merits of this case until mediation has concluded.
January 25, 2006, is hereby cancelled.

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