Father's abandonment forfeits consent rights in adoption
Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-03-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
In re Adoption of J.T.S., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a biological father's consent was requir...
Ohio court: Statements not defamation per se without proof of actual damages
Ohio Supreme Court · 2025-12-23 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Z.J. v. R.M., decided by Ohio Supreme Court on December 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Z.J., sued the defendant, R.M., for defamation, alleging that R.M. made false and ...