Active Ohio attorneys with an email address on file with the Supreme Court of Ohio have until March 31 to voluntarily report pro bono work and financial contributions to programs that provide legal services to persons of limited means for calendar year 2009.

Ten employees were recognized Tuesday by the Supreme Court of Ohio for their professionalism and outstanding service to the Supreme Court over the past year. Supreme Court Justices and staff attended the sixth annual ceremony in the courtroom.

The Board of Commissioners of the Clients’ Security Fund of Ohio (CSF) awarded $93,494 to 34 victims of attorney theft at its meeting Friday. Twenty former or suspended Ohio attorneys were found to have misappropriated client funds.

The Supreme Court of Ohio will accept public comment until April 6 on a proposed amendment to the Rules of Practice that addresses when the clock starts ticking to file an appeal in the Supreme Court after a party seeks a full review by all members of an appeals court. Justices concurred 7-0 in publishing the amendments for public comment.

For the first time, attendees participating in conferences in which the Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College provides education will be able to register for courses online.