Author Archives: David Bloomfield, Jr.


New Law Alters Federal Court Jurisdiction and Venue

Posted on December 5, 2011 by David Bloomfield, Jr.

Last week, our divided Congress passed legislation — the Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2011 (JVCA) — that will alter federal court subject matter jurisdiction in a number of ways. The text of the JVCA can be … Continue reading →

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Mid-October Presidential Update

Posted on October 18, 2011 by David Bloomfield, Jr.

It has been a month since my last post about what I’ve been up to as President of the CBA.  No better time than the present to update both of my readers about what I’ve been doing lately – including news … Continue reading →

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Franklin County Common Pleas E-Filing Update

Posted on October 7, 2011 by David Bloomfield, Jr.

As you know, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Clerk’s office has been phasing in e-Filing.  Here’s the latest infomation about the implementation: As of Wednesday, October 5, 2011, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Clerk’s office is requiring … Continue reading →

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CLE in Ohio — Are Changes Coming?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by David Bloomfield, Jr.

The Ohio Supreme Court recently asked for feedback on the CLE system in Ohio.  To that end, it has sent surveys to attorneys and judges.  The Court’s press release discussing the input it is requesting, which can be found here, notes that … Continue reading →

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August and Everything and After….

Posted on September 9, 2011 by David Bloomfield, Jr.

Re-living the 1990s, I borrowed the title of this post from the Counting Crows 1993 major-label debut album.  It’s been awhile since I’ve informed the readership of what I’ve been up to as President of the Columbus Bar.  A lot has happened … Continue reading →

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How Do You Feel About Issue 1 (Raising Judicial Age Limit for Ohio Judges)?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by David Bloomfield, Jr.

Tomorrow, Ohio’s ballot board is expected to consider and certify the ballot language for potentially three statewide issues appearing on the November ballot. One of those ballot issues involves House Joint Resolution 1 – Judicial Age Limit Increase Constitutional Amendment … Continue reading →

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Another Week at the Helm

Posted on July 22, 2011 by David Bloomfield, Jr.

Because I’m going on vacation next week, I thought I’d send out an update on all that I was involved with at the bar this week.  It was a busy one:  meetings about the future of the bar; two new … Continue reading →

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Cameras in Federal Courts For Civil Cases

Posted on July 20, 2011 by David Bloomfield, Jr.

The Dispatch ran an article this morning about the Southern District of Ohio participating in a national pilot program allowing district court judges the option of allowing parties to take video of civil proceedings.  The Court’s General Order regarding the pilot … Continue reading →

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Presidential Happenings – Mid-June to Mid-July

Posted on July 15, 2011 by David Bloomfield, Jr.

It’s been a month since I last told the readership — and there are a few of you out there, I’m sure — what I’ve been up to as President this past month.  After the jump, I’ll go in chronological … Continue reading →

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Moritz “Sidebar” Article Features Firms & Attorneys Riding in Pelotonia

Posted on July 13, 2011 by David Bloomfield, Jr.

The Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law puts out an e-newsletter entitled, Sidebar.  The July issue features a “spotlight” article on Moritz alums at local firms, who are riding in the upcoming Pelotonia ride.  The article, “Law Firms, Alumni … Continue reading →

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