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6th Circuit affirms above-guidelines sentence in illegal immigration case
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

A Cincinnati federal appeals court upheld a lower court's sentence imposed upon a Mexican national who has reentered the United States illegally at least five times. Read More of "6th Circuit affirms above-guidelines sentence in illegal immigration case"
Date Published: November 15, 2010

Survey results from a national consulting firm have found that for the first time in 10 years, law departments have shrunk their total legal spending. Of the 252 respondents to the Hildebrandt Baker Robbins 2010 Law Department Survey, more than 60 percent pointed to cutting back on the use of outside counsel.
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UD professor draws connection between Islamophbia and anti-Catholic attitudes

In the contentious debate about the "Ground Zero mosque," Anthony Burke Smith hears echoes of a not-so-distant history when the controversial building was a church and the faith was Catholicism. Read More of "UD professor draws connection between Islamophbia and anti-Catholic attitudes"

Magistrate's ruling on concurrent sentences accepted

A Franklin County appellate panel affirmed the decision of its magistrate, finding a county jail inmate failed to state a valid claim in the writ of habeas corpus the man filed to compel his release from custody. Read More of "Magistrate's ruling on concurrent sentences accepted"

Business meeting planners, hosts hope worst is over
RICK ADAMCZAK, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

As businesses have become squeezed by lower revenues due to the poor economy, one place they're looking to cut spending is on meetings, conferences and conventions. Read More of "Business meeting planners, hosts hope worst is over"

Municipal court must revisit OVI sentencing in which license was not appropriately suspended

Delaware Municipal Court must revisit the OVI conviction of a man whose driver's license was not suspended in an appropriate fashion, a 5th District Court of Appeals ruled last week. Read More of "Municipal court must revisit OVI sentencing in which license was not appropriately suspended"
Date Published: November 12, 2010

Court: Partner did not profit unfairly from sale of business

A three-judge panel of the 10th District Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's decision granting summary judgment in favor of one of the owners of a Columbus financial planning firm, despite charges of fraud and breach of fiduciary duty claimed by the widow of a deceased business partner. Read More of "Court: Partner did not profit unfairly from sale of business"

3C Rail supporters vow to keep project on track despite Kasich's opposition

Supporters of the proposed 3C passenger rail project in Ohio say they will continue to push forward to get the project built despite last week's Tuesday night's election of 3C opponent John Kasich as the state's new governor. Read More of "3C Rail supporters vow to keep project on track despite Kasich's opposition"

Department of Development touts Ohio's Motion Picture Tax Credit Read More of "Business Briefs"

Kiplinger Personal Finance magazine ranks the University of Dayton 60th on its "Best Values in Private Universities 2010-11" list. Read More of "UD considered a "best value" by Kiplinger"

Court's sentence supersedes woman's claim of abuse of discretion

A Franklin County Court of Appeals decision last week upheld the prison sentence imposed upon a Worthington woman who pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated vehicular homicide relative to the death of Domingo Hernandez in July 2008. Read More of "Court's sentence supersedes woman's claim of abuse of discretion"
Date Published: November 11, 2010

OSU developing robots for military, emergency uses

Ohio State University engineering researchers are working with other researchers from around the world on the development of unmanned vehicles that can be used for military or emergency situations. Read More of "OSU developing robots for military, emergency uses"

Insurance Department offers open enrollment tips for employer provided health insurance
Many employers hold open enrollment periods for employees in the fall

(Columbus) Many employers hold open enrollment periods for their employees to select health insurance coverage in the fall. Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson reminds Ohioans to take the time to evaluate their coverage options and to contact the Department with any questions. Read More of "Insurance Department offers open enrollment tips for employer provided health insurance"

Canton court administrator first Moyer scholarship recipient Read More of "Legal Briefs"

University of Dayton researchers will gather to present some of the most interesting research on campus during the Spotlight on Advanced Research and Scholarship from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in Kennedy Union Boll Theatre and the Science Center Auditorium. Read More of "UD researchers to share advances in scholarship"

Two members of the Supreme Court of Ohio leadership this week participated in the Fourth National Symposium on Court Management, which was sponsored by the State Justice Institute and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Read More of "Ohio Court Leaders Invited to National Symposium"

Attorney theft awards reverses 4-year trend at close of FY 2010

The total amount paid to victims of attorney theft by the Ohio Judiciary ended a four-year decline at the conclusion of fiscal 2010, according to an annual report published by the Ohio Supreme Court Board of Commissioners of the Client's Security Fund. Read More of "Attorney theft awards reverses 4-year trend at close of FY 2010"
Date Published: November 10, 2010

Court upholds commission's denial of benefit payment

The 5th District Court of Appeals affirmed recently a lower court ruling supporting the Ohio Industrial Commission's denial of an injured worker's claim for payment of medical benefits. Read More of "Court upholds commission's denial of benefit payment"

Study: Falls, not gunshots, responsible for most hunter injuries

A new study from The Ohio State University Medical Center reveals that tree stands, not guns, are the biggest danger to Midwestern deer hunters. The study shows that falls from tree stands, not gunshot wounds, are the leading cause of hunting-related injuries in Ohio requiring Level 1 trauma center admission. Read More of "Study: Falls, not gunshots, responsible for most hunter injuries"

Clinic ushers in law students taking on pro bono work

Backed by a well-received pilot project last year, Capital University Law School has formalized its Small Business Clinic. The clinic offers pro bono legal services to small business owners and non-profit organizations that do not have the necessary resources to hire private counsel. Read More of "Clinic ushers in law students taking on pro bono work "

State, universities to recognize 'Choose Ohio First' scholars

Financing a college education has not been a snap for Austin Jones. The senior Wright State University engineering student, whose father was laid off from his sales job last year, has had to cobble together money from student loans, scholarships, and part-time jobs to make it happen.
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(Columbus) As senior citizens scramble to take advantage of the cost savings offered during Medicare enrollment season from November 15 to December 31, scam artists are expected to exploit the system using the guise of the new healthcare reform law. Read More of "Ohio seniors at risk in Medicare enrollment scams"

Akron, Capital Law rank 1 and 2 in passage rate for first-time takers of state bar exam

The Supreme Court of Ohio Board of Bar Examiners has released the results of the July 2010 Ohio Bar Examination. Of the state's nine law schools, the University of Akron had the highest passage rate for first-time takers of the exam while Capital Law University ranked second. Read More of "Akron, Capital Law rank 1 and 2 in passage rate for first-time takers of state bar exam"
Date Published: November 9, 2010

Lawyers to offer insight at charter school seminar

(Columbus) Attorneys Martha Brewer and Elizabeth Smith will lead a presentation at the Ohio Alliance for Public Charter Schools Third Annual Conference: Aspire to Greatness on Nov. 11. Read More of "Lawyers to offer insight at charter school seminar "

In last week's general election, Ohio voters selected Justice Maureen OConnor to become the first woman Chief Justice in the 207-year history of the state. Her term will begin on Jan. 1, 2011. Unofficial results also indicate that of the 160 judicial posts on the ballot, 48 seats were contested. Out of that total, six incumbents were defeated. Read More of "160 judicial posts decided last Tuesday"

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