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Lawyers = Justice Initiative

The University of Toledo College of Law and Ohio Northern University have partnered with the Ohio State Bar Association and Foundation to launch "Lawyers = Justice." Designed to combat the shortage of attorneys in rural Northwest Ohio, this initiative will operate out of Bowling Green and Lima using a hybrid fellowship-clinic model. It will offer hands-on experience for up to 40 law students while supporting four new lawyer fellows as they establish local private practices. Read more about the collaboration at  Spectrum News .
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Ohio's Pro Bono Report - 2025

 In 2025, Ohio attorneys donated 112,000 pro bono hours valued at over $28 million, marking a substantial increase from 2024. This volunteer work and $1.73 million in financial donations helped bridge a critical legal aid gap for low-income residents. Read more about the 2025 report  at  Court News Ohio .
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America 250: Declaration of Independence Reading

As a continuation of America's 250 celebrations, Cuyahoga County officials are gathering at Cleveland's Public Square this Wednesday at 5 p.m. for a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The event will take place at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, and local residents are encouraged to attend.
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Senate Confirms Hendershot to Federal Bench in Ohio

The U.S. Senate confirmed Michael Hendershot to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio in a 50 to 44 party-line vote. Appointed by President Donald Trump to fill a seat vacated by Judge Patricia Gaughan, the former Ohio Attorney General veteran becomes the first judge confirmed to this court in Trump's second term.
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Cuyahoga County Justice Center Reopens

The Cuyahoga County Justice Center reopened today after a ruptured water line caused flooding and power outages that closed the facility to the public on Tuesday, June 23. While normal operations and jail visitations have resumed, jury trials remain temporarily paused as county staff assess the damage and complete repairs. Visit  Cleveland.com  for additional details.
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Podcast: Presidential Libraries

With the Obama Presidential Center opening in Chicago this month, we're taking a look at how America's presidential libraries actually work. Listen to the latest episode of Law Library Insights to see how the  system has grow and evolved over the years.
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Ohio Passes New Mail-In Voting Requirements

Ohio lawmakers have passed House Bill 472, which requires voters to include a copy of a photo ID with mail-in ballots starting ahead of the November 2027 election, while also creating an online absentee request portal and directing public libraries to offer free ID photocopying. Read more about the new legislation on Signal Cleveland . **Update: Governor Mike Dewine vetoed  this legislation on June 24, 2026.
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