July 2023 – Ohio is a notice pleading state, meaning that the claims being advanced must be pled with sufficient operative facts to allow the defending party to understand the nature of the allegations. Concerned Residents of Salem Twp. v. Stevenson shows the pleading requirements as they apply to the Ohio EPA administrative appeals.
May 2023 – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's recent signing of House Bill 507 (“HB 507”) has sparked conversations about the future of energy in the state. This legislation mandates oil and gas leasing by requiring state agencies to lease their owned or controlled interests.
