BaFin Warns Trade Republic Bank Customers of Social Engineering Fraud

Germany's BaFin has issued a warning to customers of Trade Republic Bank regarding social engineering fraud. Scammers are impersonating the bank to trick customers into transferring funds to external accounts or crypto wallets. BaFin advises customers to ignore such requests and contact the bank's official in-app support.

State v. Roehrenbeck - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision regarding the application of R.C. Chapter 2950 to the defendant. The case involved the transmission and possession of child sexual abuse material, with evidence originating from tips by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Instagram.

State v. Jordan - Criminal Law Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in State v. Jordan due to a lack of a final, appealable order. The case involved charges of having weapons under disability, possession of cocaine, and other offenses. The court's decision means the original trial court's judgment is not yet subject to appeal.

State v. Ickes - OVI Felony Plea Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's judgment in State v. Ickes. The defendant appealed his felony OVI convictions, arguing his no contest plea was not knowingly entered. The court found the plea was valid and upheld the convictions.

State v. Johnson - Criminal Defendant Barred from Merging Offenses Argument

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision denying a criminal defendant's motion for resentencing. The court held that the defendant is barred by claim preclusion from arguing that his offenses should have been merged at sentencing, as this argument was not raised on direct appeal.

State ex rel. Zoldan v. Giulitto - Procedendo Action

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed a procedendo action filed by Ron J. Zoldan against Judge Paula C. Giulitto. The court granted the respondent's motion to dismiss, finding the action moot because the judge had already ruled on the motions that were the subject of the procedendo request.

Plalan Lake Rd. Maintenance, Inc. v. Fabian - Enforcement of Settlement Agreement

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision enforcing a settlement agreement in the case of Plalan Lake Rd. Maintenance, Inc. v. Fabian. The dispute involved the rightful board of trustees for a non-profit road maintenance corporation.

State v. Appenzeller - Postconviction Relief

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to vacate convictions. The defendant argued the State of Ohio lacked personal jurisdiction due to how parties were listed on court forms. The court found the claim meritless and barred by res judicata.

State v. Patton - Criminal Law Guilty Plea Waiver Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's judgment sentencing Jack Wesley Patton, Jr. to an eight to twelve-year prison sentence following his guilty pleas to charges including Felonious Assault and Aggravated Possession of Drugs. The court found the pleas to be knowing, intelligent, and voluntary.

State v. Norman - Felonious Assault and Weapons Charges Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Damien Lujuane Norman for felonious assault with a firearm specification and having weapons while under disability. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions and rejected claims of ineffective assistance of counsel and other procedural errors.