McGown & Markling represents political subdivisions and public officials throughout the State of Ohio and, frankly, we have been blessed to have clients who are dedicated to fully complying with the Ohio Sunshine Laws: The Ohio Public Records Act and The Ohio Open Meetings Act. Open and transparent government is the cornerstone of our democracy […]
Meet Brogan Burns, a law clerk at McGown & Markling. Brogan began attending the University of Akron when he was a senior in high school as part of the 3 + 3 program. He graduated in May of 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Brogan is currently a student at the University of […]
Meet Dylan Price, a law clerk at McGown & Markling. Dylan earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Excelsior University and has worked in advertising and marketing. Dylan currently attends the University of Akron School of Law as an elder, né nontraditional, student. Dylan is a member of the American Constitution Society and Student Animal […]
The Ohio Attorney General has released the 2023 Sunshine Laws Manual, also known as the “Yellow Book,” which serves as a guide on the rights and responsibilities of public officials and citizens under Ohio’s Sunshine Laws — i.e., the Public Records and Open Meetings Acts. The Sunshine Laws give Ohio citizens a right to access […]
Meet Cory E. McClain, a law clerk at McGown & Markling. Cory is a double graduate from the University of Dayton with his bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and a master’s degree in reading education. Cory is currently a law student at the University of Akron School of Law. Cory is from Cincinnati originally […]
In the case of State ex rel. Gregory v. Toledo, Slip Opinion No. 2023-Ohio-651, the Ohio Supreme Court held that the provisions of R.C. 149.43(B)(8) — which requires inmates to obtain court approval before requesting documents relating to a criminal investigation or prosecution — does not create a blanket rule that an office or official […]
Meet Kasandra “Kas” Boyd, a law clerk at McGown & Markling. Kas is a graduate of Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently attends the University of Akron School of Law, where she works with Akron Law’s Clemency Project to help eligible Ohioans secure pardons from the Ohio Governor’s Office. Kas is also a […]