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Thursday, March 18, 2010

2008-0711 and 2008-1005.  State v. Joseph, Slip Opinion No. 2010-Ohio-954.
Allen App. No. 1-07-50, 2008-Ohio-1138.  Judgment of the court of appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part, and cause remanded to the trial court.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, O'Connor, and O'Donnell, JJ., concur.
Lundberg Stratton, Lanzinger, and Dickinson, JJ., concur in judgment only.
Clair E. Dickinson, J., of the Ninth Appellate District, sitting for Cupp, J.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-Ohio-954.pdf

2009-0437.  Rich’s Dept. Stores, Inc. v. Levin, Slip Opinion No. 2010-Ohio-957.
Board of Tax Appeals, No. 2005-T-1609.  Decision reversed, and Tax Commissioner’s assessment reinstated.
Moyer, C.J., and O'Connor, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, and O'Donnell, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-Ohio-957.pdf
Summary: Retailer Not Entitled to Reduction in Taxable Value of Goods Based on Markdown Allowances From Suppliers

2009-0893.  State v. McConville, Slip Opinion No. 2010-Ohio-958.
Lorain App. No. 08CA009444, 182 Ohio App.3d 99, 2009-Ohio-1713.  Judgment of the court of appeals affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-Ohio-958.pdf
Summary: Community Notification Exception Applies to Sex Offenders Notified of Status After Jan. 1, 2008

2009-1533.  Columbus Bar Assn. v. Chasser, Slip Opinion No. 2010-Ohio-956.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 08-045.  Timothy G. Chasser, Attorney Registration No. 0016847, is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-Ohio-956.pdf
Summary: Columbus Attorney’s License Suspended Indefinitely

2009-2264.  Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Helbling, Slip Opinion No. 2010-Ohio-955.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 09-047.  John Joseph Helbling, Attorney Registration No. 0046727, is publicly reprimanded.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-Ohio-955.pdf

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