Justices to settle question involving counterfeit drugs

Because of a case argued on Tuesday, March 9th, at the Ohio Judicial Center, Ohio Supreme Court justices are expected to interpret the court's 2006 decision in State v. Chandler - a case involving counterfeit drugs - for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

Legislation establishes bonus procedures

House Bill 461, introduced last week in the Ohio General Assembly, would make changes to the law regarding the Ohio Veterans' Home Agency, the Department of Veterans Services, the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program and other military-related laws.

Environmental issues have become big topic for health-care providers

Innumerable environmental factors have direct and indirect affects on the health of individuals, which then puts a burden on the nation's health-care system.

Sponsor: Bill would force FirstEnergy to honor its promise

Senate Bill 236, introduced in the Ohio General Assembly last week, would restore discounts for customers with all-electric homes, restore electric load-management programs, and declare an emergency.

10th District upholds decision in real estate dispute

The 10th District Court of Appeals upheld a Franklin County Court of Common Pleas ruling in favor of the signers of an assumption agreement to pay off the balance of a note attached to the sale of residential property on Columbus' South Side.

Lawsuit filed by Legal Aid Firm on behalf of individuals denied timely access to Medicaid benefits

(Toledo) A lawsuit filed in federal court this month seeks to change the manner in which the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) processes applications for Medicaid for the disabled. The class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on behalf of disabled, low-income residents of Ohio.

OSU to host sustainable transportation symposium

National transportation authorities are expected to participate in "Moving Ahead 2010: Sustainable Transportation Solutions for the 21st Century," a conference scheduled for May 2-4 at The Ohio State University.

Claim rightfully dismissed due to court's lack of jurisdiction, appeals judges rule

A Franklin County appellate court upheld the Ohio Court of Claims determination that it lacked subject-matter jurisdiction in the claim brought by a Southeastern Correctional Institution inmate against the Lancaster corrections facility in which he was incarcerated.

Ohio trucking industry starting to show glimmers of improvement

With the economy showing some signs of life, the trucking industry in Ohio is stabilizing, according to industry leaders.

Governor Strickland presented with first Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp

(Columbus) Governor Ted Strickland last week was presented with an inaugural Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp during an event at his Statehouse office. The stamp, a new initiative of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife, is a meaningful way for Ohioans and others to help conserve, enhance and restore native wildlife and its habitat.

Increased hiring of temp workers could be sign of job recovery, according to analysts

A couple of recent reports indicate that companies are hiring more temporary workers, a sign that could point to the start of an improving job market.

Justices to distinguish components of filing criminal complaint with court

An attorney for the city of Zanesville defended the city's position on filing a criminal complaint with local municipal court - that the act of filing comprises delivering the complaint to the clerk who assigns a case number and places the document in a case file - during arguments before Supreme Court of Ohio on the morning of Tuesday, March 9th.

Ohio groups back Congress' concept of Consumer Financial Protection Agency

Business organizations and interested parties statewide are backing national efforts encouraging U.S. senators to help bolster businesses and consumers by creating a Consumer Financial Protection Agency.

Sponsor says legislation would hold Ohio's home health agencies more accountable

House Bill 460, introduced this week in the Ohio General Assembly, would require licensure of home health agencies.

Consumer protection awareness promoted this week by Ohio AG, consumers' counsel

Consumer protection leaders and interest groups in more than 40 Ohio cities joined forces this week for the first statewide summit on consumer protection to help combat fraudulent acts and predatory financial practices.

When speech stirs the melting pot, anger boils over

A civic morality tale is playing out in Lancaster, Calif., where two city officials have stirred considerable controversy because of their remarks about religion.

State's high court rules on Garrity statement of Canton police officer

The Supreme Court of Ohio reversed an appellate ruling Thursday, March 4th, resulting in the dismissal of an indictment against a Canton police officer who was compelled by his employer to make a statement which later incriminated him in a subsequent criminal proceeding.

Sponsor: Bill would give townships more control

House Bill 459, introduced last week in the Ohio General Assembly, would authorize a board of township trustees to require that interest earned on a special fund be credited to that special fund, rather than to the general fund.

10th District upholds denial of shock probation

A Franklin County appellate panel upheld a court's refusal to grant a North Central Correctional Institution inmate release from prison and shock probation.

Ohio Division of Weights and Measures ensures consumers get what they pay for

They do the heavy lifting for consumers and without them people might not get all they're paying for - whether it's gasoline, bananas or firewood.