Professor Ric Simmons was mentioned in a Columbus Dispatch story about an Ohio University fraternity that was charged with hazing. The story states: “Ric Simmons, an associate law professor at Ohio State University, said state law permits an organization or company to be charged with criminal offenses. While no jail sentence can be imposed, a judge can impose a sanction of community service and a fine in a misdemeanor case, Simmons said.”

The Moritz College of Law was mentioned in an Associated Press story about the visit of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia to the law school. The story stated: “He delivered the keynote speech Tuesday at a daylong forum on the concept of originality, or the theory the Constitution should be interpreted as its authors intended. He embraces the theory. … U.S. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spoke at the Ohio State law school in April.”

Professor Terri Enns was mentioned in a Columbus Dispatch story about ongoing voter fraud cases from the November 2008 election. The story states: “Proving someone's intent is never easy, and it's also difficult to draw clear lines for how long someone must live in Ohio before or after an election to be considered a resident, said Terri Enns, a professor of election law at Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law.”

Professor Ric Simmons was quoted in an Associated Press story about the new U.S. attorney in Ohio. The story states: “Although priorities change from one administration to another, the overall focus of the office is unlikely to change much since the primary job is to enforce U.S. laws, said Ric Simmons, an Ohio State University law professor and criminal law expert. He said keeping terrorism at the top of the list was a political necessity. ‘It's hard for me to imagine terrorism is the number one priority for law enforcement in this area,’ Simmons said.”

Professor Edward Foley was quoted in a Columbus Dispatch story about Ohio’s goal to reduce the number of provisional ballots used throughout the state in upcoming elections. The story states: “‘There's a widespread sense in Ohio that we don't want our system to tailspin into an ugly dispute after Election Day,’ said Edward "Ned" Foley, director of an election-law center at Ohio State University.”

Professor Douglas Berman was quoted in a New York Times story regarding Ohio’s decision to begin using a single drug, and not a three-drug cocktail, to conduct executions. The story states: “‘This is a victory for those who complained particularly about the three-drug protocol,’ said Douglas A. Berman, a law professor at Ohio State University. ‘However, death penalty opponents may find it even harder to complain about execution procedures if courts endorse this new approach and if Ohio is able to conduct executions without incident using this new protocol.’”

Professor Douglas Berman was mentioned in an Associated Press story regarding Ohio’s decision to begin using a single drug, and not a three-drug cocktail, to conduct executions. The story states: “Other states are unlikely to make a similar switch soon, said Doug Berman, an Ohio State University law professor and death penalty expert.”

Professor Sharon Davies published in Opinion Editorial in the Columbus Dispatch about the Louisiana justice of the peace who refused to marry an interracial couple. The editorial stated: “When resigning, Bardwell told a reporter that he "would probably do the same thing again." Louisiana is well rid of him. But efforts should be made to discover others in positions of authority who countenanced his misdeeds. According to news reports, Bardwell turned away at least four other interracial couples over the past few years. The rule of law demands an accounting.”

Professor Edward Foley was quoted in a Columbus Dispatch story about the aftermath of Ohio passing Issue 3, which will allow for casinos in four Ohio cities. The story stated: “Others have suggested language for a May 2010 statewide vote that would exempt Columbus from the casino deal because Franklin County voted against it. ‘As a general proposition, laws are not stuck in place once they're adopted,’ said Edward B. Foley, an Ohio State law professor and former state solicitor.”

Professor Daniel Tokaji was guest on “All Sides with Ann Fisher” on WOSU. Tokaji discussed election administration issues surrounding Election Day in Ohio.