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Lawyer Discipline In Ohio, 1988: Some Observations, Stanley A. Samad Jul 2015

Lawyer Discipline In Ohio, 1988: Some Observations, Stanley A. Samad

Akron Law Review

Table I summarizes the disposition of disciplinary cases reaching the Supreme Court of Ohio for final action in 1988, and eight earlier years. This note discusses the volume of activity during 1988 compared with earlier years, the sanctions that were given, and rule changes affecting discipline. It comments on the types of offenses and the shortfall of Ohio's disciplinary system as measured by the American Bar Association Standards for Lawyer Discipline and Disability Proceedings (hereinafter "ABA Standards"). It recommends a further change in the rules.


Ohio Ethics Law Reforms: Tracing The Political And Legal Implications, Jack P. Desario, David E. Freel Jul 2015

Ohio Ethics Law Reforms: Tracing The Political And Legal Implications, Jack P. Desario, David E. Freel

Akron Law Review

To provide a comprehensive understanding of ethics reforms, this article will consist of four major sections. First, the article will explore Ohio's Ethics Laws and the agencies responsible for their enforcement prior to 1994. Second, the article will discuss the factors which contributed to calls for reform, as well as early reform efforts. Third, the article will explore and analyze legislative and media responses to the call for ethics reform. Finally, the article will summarize the outcome of the reform process and provide a review of the implications of the reformed Ethics Law.