http://www.sc.ohio.govDaily Case AnnouncementFri, 24 May 2013 09:02:19 -0400Fri, 24 May 2013 09:02:19 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-2115.pdf5733c1ee-a698-4891-a577-4219ce0a2332In State v. Jackson, the court denied as moot appellant’s motion to consider exhibit G-10.Fri, 24 May 2013 09:01:43 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-2084.pdfd426a348-4390-43b2-9e6d-39c902078113In King v. King, the court denied as moot appellee Laura Craig’s motion to dismiss memorandum in support of jurisdiction.Thu, 23 May 2013 09:02:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-2062.pdf7c1599f3-836a-424b-9a0b-e2a07a11e1a5The court will not accept for review the appeal in State v. Widmer.Wed, 22 May 2013 09:08:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-2060.pdf38a22014-bbed-4305-8815-50ab5f0d2b45In Marusa v. Erie Ins. Co., the court ruled that insurance policy language does not preclude uninsured motorist coverage for damage caused by a government driver.Tue, 21 May 2013 09:04:17 -0400http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-2059.pdf118619df-f644-42f6-b719-65ea61ddca6aThe court returned In re Application to Modify Exemption Granted to E. Ohio Gas Co. to the regular docket from mediation and deemed filed appellant’s merit brief, the appendix to appellant’s merit brief, and the supplement to the brief even though they were filed in error while this case was in mediation.Mon, 20 May 2013 13:32:18 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1980.pdf59b7d14e-2cb8-4740-a812-40d094beb6f5In Disciplinary Counsel v. Terbeek, the court permanently disbarred Columbus attorney Jeffrey Lee Terbeek for misappropriating to his own use funds he held in escrow for an individual who sold a business to Terbeek’s client.Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:03 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1969.pdfe83d3614-ebda-433d-a5ba-d8c5721faca2In State v. Athon, the court ruled that a criminal defendant’s public records request for information that is subject to discovery triggers the state’s right to demand reciprocal discovery.Wed, 15 May 2013 09:01:37 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1963.pdf9d2a4269-1def-404f-9c57-22fb6d212fbeAnderson v. Barclay’s Capital Real Estate, Inc., the court ruled the a residential mortgage servicing company is not a “supplier” subject to the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act.Tue, 14 May 2013 09:01:25 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1932.pdfd6d31ae1-45f7-4432-afc6-36d205018174The court released the official citations of 19 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 13 May 2013 09:02:04 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1910.pdfb61c62b8-8c0a-4430-9ce4-930a28b5f064In Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Davie, the court ordered respondent to appear in person on June 5 at 9 a.m. to show cause why he should not be held in contempt.Fri, 10 May 2013 09:02:01 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1886.pdfadb085c8-dd92-4c5f-adba-627b12097973In Disciplinary Counsel v. McNeal, the court reinstated attorney Earl D. McNeal to the practice of law in Ohio.Thu, 09 May 2013 08:58:15 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1857.pdfe7626cfa-4256-4204-8f58-71c2f6dc26e7In State ex rel. Cincinnati Enquirer v. Lyons, the court granted an alternative writ and set an evidence and briefing schedule.Wed, 08 May 2013 09:01:13 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1854.pdfc060fe85-fbf8-4349-b7f0-53e3bd66173dThe court suspended attorney Dawn T. Haynes in In re Haynes from the practice of law for an interim period based on a Certified Entry of Felony Conviction.Tue, 07 May 2013 08:46:35 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1828.pdf6f22d119-4d03-4f1a-8327-f8a08883e47bIn Riscatti v. Prime Properties Ltd. Partnership, the court granted appellant’s motion for leave to file a second supplement to the merit briefs and ordered them to be filed in 10 days.Mon, 06 May 2013 08:52:52 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1814.pdf7e9df028-aaf9-4a0e-b17b-ef8f8d6a085dThe court appointed the Ohio Public Defender’s Office to represent appellant for the purposes of filing an application for reopening in the death penalty case State v. Jones.Fri, 03 May 2013 09:01:32 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1778.pdfdeb48bac-72aa-4685-bd26-b6c3e9b1413fIn State v. Noling, the Supreme Court ruled that a trial court must consider current versions of statutes in ruling on an inmate’s application for new DNA testing of biological material in a death penalty case.Thu, 02 May 2013 08:45:49 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1763.pdf49c544b4-12e2-4a2c-a5e5-116153c717cbIn State v. Deanda, the court ruled that felonious assault by causing “serious physical harm” is a lesser included offense of attempted murder.Wed, 01 May 2013 08:55:57 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1744.pdf7e4b1d2e-9cc0-4bac-8c76-f694c2e7761aIn State v. Smith, the court ruled that a conviction for violating a civil protection order requires the state to show that the defendant was served with the order before the alleged violation.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:02:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1720.pdf0130a48a-e9e9-408c-8de9-cdfb91040106The court released the official citations of 16 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:07:56 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1672.pdff62b6b2c-08af-4bd6-9b85-04c950932846n State v. Bates, the court denied appellant’s motion to stay the appeals court’s decision and request for bond pending appeal.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:06:30 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1641.pdf8ce42359-3dbe-4d22-80f0-9f16895e24b3The special master assigned to State ex rel. Kobly v. Youngstown City Councilset a schedule for the filing of evidence in the case.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:48:30 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1622.pdfd8158cf0-c233-4427-aa55-87c7008caf18In State ex rel. Luken v. Corp. for Findlay Market of Cincinnati, the court ruled that rents charged to vendors by a corporation that manages a city market are trade secrets and exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:02:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1616.pdf77c6d8d8-867e-4f55-8679-ebb07f004cfbIn Estate of Johnson v. Randall Smith, Inc., the court ruled that evidence of a doctor’s sympathetic statement to a patient is barred by the “apology statute” in any malpractice suit filed after 2004.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:04:37 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1536.pdfec822ab7-4a5a-4610-a982-bcd7cc5e49cfIn State ex rel. Motor Carrier Serv., Inc. v. Rankin, the court ruled that the ‘at cost’ provision of the Public Records Act does not trump the $5 Bureau of Motor Vehicles fee for an unredacted copy of an employee’s commercial driver license record.Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:02:29 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1523.pdf03df25a9-4dcf-4c45-a9ef-f2ff98104bfdThe court indefinitely suspended attorneys Jeffrey A. Carr and Kevin M. Hunt from the practice of law in Ohio.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:00:11 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1506.pdfb1f8d738-120e-41c3-82fb-45446b912bd3The court indefinitely suspended attorney Charles McGowan from the practice of law in Ohio in Columbus Bar Assn. v. McGowan.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:00:11 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1473.pdf9e25c09e-f642-476d-aade-8dec6dd2be2fThe court referred five cases to mediation and returned two cases to the regular docket from mediation.Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:05:24 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1438.pdfa5abd4f1-5013-4089-9ef3-46ca12256a76The court reinstated attorney Christopher J. Burchinal to the practice of law in Ohio, with an 18-month monitored probation.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:48:57 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1416.pdf816de5fa-e8de-4f9d-8a50-488c3274e837In State v. Smith, the court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on May 1.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:01:56 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1401.pdfc811c33c-0b7d-4739-a8c6-d9b9e2fcc59eIn State v. Williams, the court struck pages from the appellant’s memorandum in support of jurisdiction that exceed the page limit.Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:56:38 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1367.pdf81d057e0-4ee8-426f-9ee7-19e74431d14bThe court denied vexatious litigator Gregory T. Howard’s motions for leave to reopen nine cases that were once pending.Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:01:47 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1363.pdf0d96c4c9-9e69-4571-a0f1-1752f7685380The court granted motions to suspend the briefing schedule in two public utility cases until the court rules on motions to dismiss and consolidate the cases.Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:51:18 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1322.pdf7b51f5d1-7f36-4ffc-909b-d7d2e6157e58In State v. Neyland, the court ordered the clerk of court for Wood County to supplement the record with all jury questionnaires within 10 days.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:01:47 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1312.pdfb4d095d1-5004-4b40-8cc9-afcda250bbadIn Thrifty Propane, Inc. v. Natl. Propane Gas Assn., the court granted a motion for admission for out-of-state attorney Caroline P. Gately.Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:03:34 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1241.pdf39ac4275-fa2b-46dd-911f-cb2ed6060ebdThe court released the final official versions of 24 previously released slip opinions.Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:02:15 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1240.pdf6891e782-1914-4a4f-b500-4c7469e73fe0The court ordered that appellee shall file a response, if any, no later than Thursday, April 4, 2013 in State v. Brown.Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:09:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1200.pdf29e25f69-4fa6-49ef-8b68-ed4c8c9eb3c9The court reinstated Joseph Gregory Stafford to the practice of law in the state of Ohio in Disciplinary Counsel v. Stafford.Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:02:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1166.pdfa27d11fc-05c5-4c32-bfbe-6664b812332fThe court set an execution date for Alva Earl Campbell Jr. on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 in State v. Campbell.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:02:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1123.pdf759f022d-19dd-4815-98dc-505b90a9c48cThe court announced 6 merit decisions without opinions, issued 12 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 4 cases, declined to hear 53 cases, and denied motions for reconsideration in 6 cases.Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:01:54 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1119.pdf253d1b69-b599-47ad-b808-55d8d0a0da00The court granted the motion of appellant and amicus curiae, the Ohio Association for Justice, to present oral arguments and share the time allotted to appellant in Ries v. Ohio State Univ. Med. Ctr.Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:02:07 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1077.pdf72271882-3e98-4964-91e3-03c66433e7e8In the death penalty case State v. Maxwell, the court ordered, sua sponte, that the parties shall file supplemental briefs addressing Proposition of Law No. XV as now applicable in light of recent federal decisions.Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:41:41 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1054.pdf43cd7540-33b1-4718-b807-c86ef984b3f5The court ordered interim default suspensions against Canton attorney Celeste M. DeHoff, Vandalia attorney David A. Raines, and Cincinnati attorney Sharri U. Rammelsberg for their failure to answer formal complaints pending before the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline.Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:14:47 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1024.pdfc05252c1-7105-4241-90b7-172ed6ba410dThe court reversed the appeals court’s judgment in State v. Darmond and remanded the case to the trial court.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:02:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1023.pdf9bb840ad-4e19-4797-9ef5-ec1938b95a4cIn State v. Johnson, the court granted appellant’s emergency motion for stay of the briefing schedule in the court of appeals pending resolution of the certified conflict filed in the Supreme Court.Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:38:31 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1019.pdf0a7cc522-e5af-4d75-8186-78962ce631a4In Disciplinary Counsel v. Talikka, the court suspended attorney Leo Johnny Talikka from the practice of law in Ohio for two years with the second year stayed on conditions.Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:03:52 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1009.pdf27b8ef70-81b1-4fd3-8e94-711e5e216f3fIn Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Brown-Daniels, the court suspended attorney Barbara Charmagne Brown-Daniels from the practice of law in Ohio for one year, with the second six months of the suspension stayed on conditions.Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:01:33 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-967.pdf2d3ca61b-b19c-4915-9c8f-37a0b56e5f69The court released the official citations of nine cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:04:28 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-948.pdff79f2226-bf05-45ab-ae15-ccf51386d4a0In Panther II Transp., Inc. v. Seville Bd. of Income Tax Rev., the court ordered that the Village of Seville Board of Income Tax Review, Central Collection Agency, and Nassim M. Lynch shall proceed as appellants in the consolidated appeals, and all remaining parties shall proceed as appellees.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:01:17 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-941.pdf77a1fe1b-36de-4c70-99e8-3469cb74cd2fIn the case In re Application of E. Ohio Gas Co., the court ordered that the rate in effect prior to the commission’s orders in the underlying case shall be charged as the interim rate, which will go into effect upon East Ohio Gas Company, d.b.a. Dominion East Ohio, filing a revised tariff with the commission and the commission accepting the tariff.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:39:19 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-924.pdf20a0f349-bfdd-4d22-8275-a2aef47d3bfeThe court found an Akron attorney in contempt and lifted a stay of a six-month license suspension because the attorney failed to comply with a court order in Akron Bar Assn. V. Carr. The court also accepted the resignation of three other attorneys with disciplinary action pending.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:01:42 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-921.pdfeb181599-440e-4be3-8fa0-cd9a28eabbf4The court ordered appellee in State v. Johnson to file a response to appellant’s emergency motion for stay of briefing schedule in the court of appeals pending resolution of the certified conflict filed in the Supreme Court by March 19.Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:02:13 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-902.pdfa0186de4-9bbd-4f0d-874c-928e5e02d0feThe court granted a motion to dismiss appeal as improvidently allowed in CSAHA/UHHS-Canton, Inc. v. Aultman Health Found.Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:10:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-875.pdf8ea18709-15cf-411d-aa74-0ce4bec2ee65The court suspended attorney John C. Stewart from the practice of law for two years, with the second year of the suspension stayed on conditions in Toledo Bar Assn. v. Stewart.Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:05:39 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-830.pdfe8fb26a3-fdcf-4a52-b392-7b0e1ca17872Based upon two applications for dismissal, the court dismissed two cases: In re Comm. Investigation into the Provision of Nontraditional Lifeline Serv. by Competitive Eligible Telecommunications Carriers and Malin v. Ohio Turnpike Comm.Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:09:02 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-798.pdf246b44b4-55f7-44b0-be20-2a1a8eb2739fIn Toledo Bar Assn. v. Farah, the court revoked Michigan attorney Asad S. Farah’s probation and lifted the previously imposed stay of the one-year suspension.Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:01:19 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-793.pdf0ef20e3f-2a74-4979-8906-81ce0776c9d9The court disapproved Jay M. Wiseman’s pending application to take the bar examination and forever barred him from applying for the privilege to practice law in Ohio.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:01:56 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-770.pdf82eef67f-2695-4386-827b-6e31ee898987In separate disciplinary actions, the court disbarred Cleveland attorney Kenneth J. Freeman and indefinitely suspended Dayton attorney Andrew F. Siehl.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:01:48 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-751.pdf79da0448-e376-46ec-ad3e-f8d6f6a83319The court affirmed the appeals court’s judgment in State ex rel. Grinnell v. Reece.Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:03:33 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-721.pdf7ce0dc12-af11-425f-8149-ccdc771e0e38The court released the official citations of 22 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:02:23 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-709.pdfa323680f-1c6e-4f57-8d77-16a370cbe676The court granted relator’s application for dismissal in Jackson v. O’Brien.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:01:37 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-685.pdf2e02c62b-9888-4134-b9a4-b912a87d440bThe court terminated the probation of attorney Geoffrey L. Oglesby and reinstated to the practice of law attorney Frederick B. Johnson.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:01:46 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-677.pdf8898a4aa-c9a0-4beb-815f-57e6d66fe2a7The court dismissed two cases (State ex rel. Cannon v. Bunting and State v. Agnew) because of missed filing deadlines.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:06:27 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-659.pdffc9de0fe-c76f-47b5-9e07-a8a4bab46a6bIn State v. Hardin, the court granted appellant’s motion for appointment of counsel and appointed the Ohio Public Defender’s Office to represent appellant.Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:03:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-627.pdf0a9c5855-4a48-4e8d-b8d6-166400cabb96The court granted motions for admission for three out-of-state attorneys in Art’s Rental Equip., Inc. v. Bear Creek Constr., L.L.C.Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:05:24 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-626.pdff5c40c34-6525-4cb5-b3d9-258486a71ee9The court granted respondent’s motion to stay the January 10 order of the five-judge commission and the payment of the fine, costs, and attorney fees in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Stormer.Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:01:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-613.pdf71b50f19-315f-4b6c-9546-16b15532d9ccIn O’Farrell v. Landis, the Chief Justice ordered the entire record to be filed with the clerk of the Ohio House of Representatives as the submission of evidence has been completed. O’Farrell is contesting the results of the November 2012 election for state representative from the 98th Ohio House District.Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:03:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-568.pdfa2da7953-be1f-4e3e-bcc6-bb37bb2739ebThe court granted appellant’s application for dismissal in Huber Hts. City Schools Bd. of Edn. v. Montgomery Cty. Bd. of Revision.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:00:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-561.pdfad67e0f4-ecef-48ee-8795-c4430fd836fdThe court ordered that any response to respondent’s motion to stay the January 10 order of the five-judge commission shall be filed by 9 a.m. February 22 in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Stormer.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:50:05 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-553.pdf9b96e149-b5d0-4437-b413-24faac958f16In State v. Landrum, the court denied a motion to set an execution date and a renewed motion to set an execution date.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:02:20 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-514.pdfa6422d38-89fb-417c-af8b-5b73777c7dc9The court granted motions for leave by five parties to intervene as appellees and denied a motion for leave by one party to intervene as an appellant in In re Mercantile Customer Pilot Program for Integration of Customer Energy Efficiency or Peak-Demand Reduction Programs.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:07:29 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-502.pdfedb07ed1-fe9d-4aa2-8a3b-08c1677fe7c9The court set an execution date in State v. Van Hook for March 12, 2015.Sat, 16 Feb 2013 02:34:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-486.pdf4f39fded-23d8-4607-a77e-b96891ebe2bcThe court denied appellants’ emergency motion to stay the court of appeals’ judgment and imminent trial proceedings in Malin v. Ohio Turnpike Comm.Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:46:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-476.pdfef2101ef-7fcf-4e4d-8373-ac7c9ada1e25The court indefinitely suspended Gary R. Axner from the practice of law in Ohio in Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Axner.Fri, 15 Feb 2013 03:05:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-469.pdf64a9aea1-4890-45f7-949a-5ff488700481The court indefinitely suspended April M. Bogdanski from the practice of law in Ohio in Disciplinary Counsel v. Bogdanski.Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:05:07 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-454.pdf8b6af1be-01db-41c9-90de-7a8ef9c22e45In State v. Treesh, the court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on March 6.Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:04:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-399.pdfb822ae9b-d98e-48a8-a83f-bdaf83fd3dfdIn State ex rel. Nichols v. Gardner, the court granted relator’s application for dismissal and denied the request to impose sanctions.Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:01:38 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-386.pdf9fb50cc0-561b-46b2-98af-491257d1c1fbThe court issued rulings on procedural motions in three cases, including in Anderson v. Barclays Capital Real Estate Inc. (2011-0908) in which the court granted a joint motion of respondent and amicus curiae state of Ohio for divided argument time scheduled for Tuesday, February 26, 2013.Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:01:44 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-389.pdf2569416a-b409-47bf-8afa-1304dda85012In State v. G.G. (2013-0229), the court denied the appellant’s motion for stay.Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:42:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-364.pdf465883c2-a9a4-4b88-8f08-05a4e115ba31The court ordered that the appellee shall file a response to the appellant’s motion to stay no later than Thursday, February 7, 2013, at 12 p.m. in State v. G.G.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:32:40 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-347.pdff546a9e2-fd9f-4367-987d-a5cf6098f6c6In State ex rel. Cincinnati Enquirer v. Lyons, the court granted an alternative writ and set a briefing schedule.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:01:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-344.pdf0e5e4cbf-fef0-446c-8904-a1eb41bf037cThe court granted motions to purge contempt in Cleveland Bar Assn. v. Church and Cuyahoga Bar Assn. v. Church.Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:01:00 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-310.pdfb75776df-9543-46b2-a0ee-78f4cfbfa80eIn McDonald’s Corp. v. Union Cty. Bd. of Revision, the court denied appellant’s motion for oral argument before a Special Master.Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:01:44 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-281.pdfac0bcdcf-106d-4c44-be42-f1bb0ea90e71The court set a briefing schedule to consider respondent’s appeal of the five-judge commission’s decision in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Stormer.Sat, 02 Feb 2013 11:02:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-253.pdf3d18bb3d-31be-43b0-b186-ec5618be2813In five separate attorney disciplinary cases, the court denied an application to terminate probation, granted a petition for reinstatement, issued a suspension, granted a motion to strike an objection to the court increasing the recommended sanction, and denied a motion to redact order.Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:02:51 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-244.pdfafdf2a9d-90f0-4af3-ab8b-9b7379e86c2cIn Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C. v. Oil & Gas Comm., the court granted a writ of prohibition barring the commission from taking any further action in case in which it acted without jurisdiction in deciding a 2012 appeal of a drilling permit that had been issued by the chief of the Ohio Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management.Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:09:28 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-225.pdf084e7b6b-016b-48f3-a39a-05a1653b375cThe court granted a stay of execution in State v. Jones, a Summit County death penalty case, that will remain in effect until the exhaustion of all state post-conviction proceedings, including appeals.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:03:40 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-231.pdf7f37b9fc-a758-4d7c-8923-addfc7ef3612The court denied the relators’ motion for emergency stay and motion for expedited alternative writ in State ex rel. Kinast v. Forchione.Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:43:10 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-196.pdf475a392b-6790-4896-93ea-35057997ad68In Disciplinary Counsel v. Harris, the court granted relator’s motion to be scheduled as the first oral argument to be heard on February 26.Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:02:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-210.pdf6aa9975f-ef09-4785-9382-af79e621b497The court ordered respondent in State ex rel. Kinast v. Forchione to file a response to relators’ motion for emergency stay and expedited alternative writ by noon on January 28.Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:53:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-198.pdf91ada9ec-7bce-459c-a148-2448bb75f45fIn O’Farrell v. Landis, the Chief Justice denied the motion by the Holmes County Board of Elections to be dismissed as a party. O’Farrell is contesting the results of the November 2012 election for state representative from the 98th Ohio House District.Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:32:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-164.pdffe09b1f0-6a5b-424d-a965-5de2a4120342The court set an execution date in State v. Wogenstahl for May 14, 2015.Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:09:11 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-178.pdff213b885-8cc6-4ab1-b2e4-d869ec5194d6Previously held for a decision in State v. Craig, which was dismissed because the death row inmate died, the court ordered the briefing to proceed in State v. Hardin.Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:22:00 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-161.pdff0eb6c1c-5f2f-46c2-8046-803d5496d740The Supreme Court accepted appeals in CitiMortgage, Inc. v. Schippel and Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co., N.A. v. Shaffer and remanded the cases to the Sixth District Court of Appeals and the Eleventh District Court of Appeals, respectively, for application of the Supreme Court’s decision in Fed. Home Loan Mtge. Corp. v. Schwartzwald.Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:07:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-158.pdffac9c42e-396d-4d65-909d-ce04792fd81dThe court accepted the discretionary appeal on Proposition of Law No. III in ProgressOhio.org, Inc. v. JobsOhio.Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:03:51 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-154.pdfea0809bc-de11-4cdc-8664-f5959622a468In O’Farrell v. Landis, the court ordered all parties to file any response to the motion to dismiss by Holmes County Board of Elections by noon January 24. O’Farrell is contesting the results of the November 2012 election for state representative from the 98th Ohio House District.Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:14:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-125.pdfefbfecff-9a91-4ad1-85de-d72c13ba3a7dThe Court referred four cases to mediation and returned two cases to the regular docket from mediation.Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:02:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-105.pdf90f4fd67-a768-4c6e-9725-3a9d04e4c352In State v. Maxwell, the court ordered the Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts to supplement the record with the jury questionnaires within 20 days.Sat, 19 Jan 2013 20:10:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-104.pdf730921fc-ab38-4ca3-a11b-6e12a75de5d1In State ex rel. Cincinnati Enquirer v. Lyons, the court ordered that relator may file a response to respondent’s suggestion of mootness by 1 p.m. January 18.Sat, 19 Jan 2013 01:57:24 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-90.pdf1b36c23c-3a02-4550-9e45-ec227e71e945In separate disciplinary cases, the court found Toledo attorney Jeffrey T. Lowden in contempt and denied applications for reinstatement from Euclid attorney Steven A. Freedman.Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:08:31 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-94.pdfe91eaf7d-9ed0-4f7a-a942-b06c58d26907In O’Farrell v. Landis, the court denied motions filed by contestor Joshua O’Farrell seeking to compel production of ballots, to extend the deadline by which evidence must be submitted pursuant to R.C. 3515.16, and for leave to file a statement to supplement his motion to compel. O’Farrell is contesting the results of the November 2012 election for state representative from the 98th Ohio House District.Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:20:11 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-92.pdfbcb5c4e0-8264-4fd3-abb0-6b6f43b6b185The court ordered appellant in State v. Lindstrom to file a response to appellee’s motion to dismiss the appeal as being frivolous and motion to dismiss the appeal as being improvidently granted by January 18.Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:28:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-84.pdf73ee090a-0a25-4a4f-a88f-7c3b55611c57The court announced merit decisions with opinions in five separate cases.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:04:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-73.pdf89f22ff2-37f3-450c-a6de-82a691bf2f43The court ordered appellant in Marion Forum, L.L.C. v. Lynick Ents., Inc. to file a response to the motion for cash bond by January 17.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:03:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-35.pdf65185b1d-cce9-4d0c-8e24-fcb7a85f6c4aThe court granted appellant’s unopposed motion for stay of the court of appeals’ judgment until May 1, 2013 in ATS Inst. of Technology, Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program v. Ohio Bd. of Nursing.Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:55:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-35.pdf2aca666d-1f56-45ec-8746-b3af0e2f997bThe court dismissed two cases against Donald L. Craig, a death row inmate, because he died.Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:26:11 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-34.pdf79fcd25b-d494-482a-a9db-8fcf68e25b9cThe five-judge commission in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Elinore Marsh Stormer ruled that the record supports the findings of the hearing panel that the respondent violated Jud.Cond.R. 4.4(E) and that the hearing panel did not abuse its discretion in reaching its recommendation. The commission also ordered respondent to pay attorney fees and costs of the proceedings before the hearing panel.Sat, 12 Jan 2013 07:47:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-28.pdf2e03eaa9-17a2-4e2a-83a5-263c5abd8a1bIn State v. Clark, the court granted a joint motion of appellant and amicus curiae Ohio Attorney General Michael DeWine to share the January 23 oral argument time allotted to appellant.Sat, 12 Jan 2013 01:09:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-27.pdf0813a219-f6fa-4029-aef8-693308774921In O’Farrell v. Landis, the court granted contestor’s motion to direct the clerk of the court to serve the complaint and summons upon respondents and set the schedule for respondents’ answer and contestor’s reply.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:34:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-25.pdf68f0f6a3-7e48-4766-ad5d-047c4d3b3081The court ordered appellee in ATS Inst. of Technology, Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program v. Ohio Bd. of Nursing to file a response, if any, to appellant’s motion for stay of the court of appeals’ judgment and motion to expedite ruling on the motion to stay by January 11.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:06:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-24.pdf756839cc-2234-4a05-a80c-3ab50fdd57adIn three separate cases, the court reinstated James R. Hartke to the practice of law, publicly reprimanded John M. Coyne, and suspended Dale A. Brinker from the practice of law for one year.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:25:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-18.pdff292fccc-94fd-4be7-95bc-55cf21f7fdedThe court dismissed Whitt v. Coshocton Common Pleas Court because of a missed filing deadline.Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:01:56 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-9.pdf3387e223-6d2d-42ab-a6c6-760a0d80cb97The court released the final official versions of 17 previously released slip opinions. The court also ordered that U.S. Bank Natl. Assn. v. Higgins is stayed pending resolution of the bankruptcy case.Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:36:15 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-2.pdf3a1e5b72-b2d9-4b9b-aafc-f5beffabb216In O’Farrell v. Landis, the court ordered contestee to file a response to the amended motion for order to hand count and/or permit inspection of certain ballots by 10 a.m. January 7.Sat, 05 Jan 2013 11:28:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2013/2013-ohio-1.pdf3ea4fb0c-3293-46c7-a751-92c77f749ad5The court granted relator’s motion to waive requirement of monitoring attorney in Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Hauck.Fri, 04 Jan 2013 05:05:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-6209.pdf698f76a0-61fe-48bd-b38d-5837678e1895The court denied respondent’s motion for oral argument in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against O’Toole.Wed, 02 Jan 2013 06:18:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-6121.pdf916c06da-ee02-4457-9507-65d2352201a9The court granted contestor’s motion to appoint Aaron Fisher to serve subpoenas on behalf of the contestor in O'Farrell v. Landis.Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:08:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-6120.pdf7e074e7f-669e-4fc6-816a-990849bbd98cThe court denied appellants’ motion to stay the imposition of disposition pending appeal in In re M.D. and B.D.Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:17:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-6100.pdfa4fa7bfd-403e-4b05-97cf-b67e633ce6c8The court affirmed the appeals court’s judgment in State v. G.L. on the authority of In re M.W.Fri, 28 Dec 2012 07:34:25 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-6099.pdfb060e179-c543-42b4-97c0-fc55c4475f8bThe court issued a procedural ruling in O’Farrell v. Landis (2012-2151).Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:21:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-6062.pdff0a1ec55-8c5b-4a65-85d2-1b697d988364The court dismissed State ex rel. Perdue v. DeWeese because of a missed filing deadline.Wed, 26 Dec 2012 07:07:38 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-6084.pdf1fc32735-f8b5-45ca-a4f0-2c238cb7dcaeIn the case In re M.D. and B.D., the court ordered that appellee shall file a response to the emergency motion to stay no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, December 24, 2012.Mon, 24 Dec 2012 08:25:41 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-6002.pdfa7876b80-9ad9-422f-9dc1-54a3b1f5fe61The court reinstated Maumee attorney Robert B. Scott and Lebanon attorney Joshua A. Engel to the practice of law in Ohio. Scott is also subject to a six-month monitored probation period.Sat, 22 Dec 2012 09:13:16 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5966.pdf2889e0c5-16b0-4015-85bc-83ce3900f3a8The court denied motions for reconsideration in 10 cases.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:04:29 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5963.pdfd74233bf-f35e-4f77-bac4-2e672a34341aThe court issued decisions in four cases that were held on the authority of other recently decided cases.Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:09:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5921.pdfac8b304d-908c-462d-8a0d-71a793c492afThe court declined jurisdiction to hear Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Messina.Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:05:11 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5922.pdfc7aa9754-7c94-453b-97fe-0dbfcb3a2bdbIn In re A.G. (2012-2097) the court ordered, sua sponte, that appellee shal file a response to appellant's motion for stay no later than Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 12 p.m.Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:41:15 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5907.pdf87517603-bb05-408b-af7a-e5ba497f807cThe Supreme Court reversed the appeals court’s judgment in In re C.T. on the authority of State v. Williams.Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:12:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5877.pdf6a5aba23-cb52-47ed-997e-961271734b87The court denied cross-appellee’s motion to supplement the record in State v. Willan.Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:12:50 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5862.pdfe266bbbf-713a-43f6-a3fd-5cdcaab106ddThe court permanently disbarred Cincinnati attorney Robert L. Schwartz from the practice of law in Ohio in Disciplinary Counsel v. Schwartz.Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:13:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5849.pdf052b076c-28e6-4738-85d0-cbbe31bfc26cThe court reinstated Holland attorney Harvey C. Miller to the practice of law in the state of Ohio in Toledo Bar Assn. v. Miller.Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:11:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5808.pdfb8c4fad2-9499-40c9-ae88-4adc0ff1b472The court suspended Columbus attorney Aristotle R. Matsa from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction in In re Matsa.Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:06:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5780.pdf11d4f4ef-576e-4f91-94e0-f841b14d6ad5The court issued a six-month stayed suspension on conditions for attorney Michael Motylinski in Disciplinary Counsel v. Motylinski.Sun, 09 Dec 2012 19:07:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5778.pdfeb54a6d8-8b17-46a4-88fa-a030661b4917The court ruled that using Commercial Activity Tax revenues from the sale of motor vehicle fuel for non-highway purposes is unconstitutional in Beaver Excavating Co. v. Levin.Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:38:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5753.pdf173df9b1-5604-4d17-ab99-9b6ec2b96800The court announced decisions in three cases that clarify the application of Ohio’s sex offender statutes.Sat, 08 Dec 2012 23:10:00 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5693.pdfec9b9cee-ef6b-470a-ab38-6fef71eb42b6In In Re Application of Columbus Southern Power Co., the court affirmed a Public Utilities Commission of Ohio order that the utility must rebate customers for “significantly excessive earnings” of more than $42 million.Sat, 08 Dec 2012 19:37:18 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5671.pdfcabc7654-5b14-4a78-b3ca-308a5ac9373fODNR found in contempt of the Supreme Court’s December 1, 2011 writ in State ex rel. Doner v. Zehringer.Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:45:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5628.pdfe73af268-3c7e-41f2-96e5-e07c46c67764The court announced decisions in seven cases that were held on the authority of Fed. Home Loan Mtge . Corp v. Schwartzwald.Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:10:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5602.pdfbbc21f2d-7021-4a8d-bb1a-9783c376a296The court reversed the judgment in State v. Jackson and reinstated the convictions.Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:07:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5560.pdf13114222-fef0-491b-b66c-6cb6da13319bThe court publicly reprimanded attorneys Kathleen D. Mezher and Frank Eric Espohl in Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Mezher and Espohl.Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:25:25 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5492.pdf5621e41e-55cd-4dc2-a219-1bb4d1d88d0cThe court suspended Kentucky attorney Meredith L. Lawrence from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Sat, 01 Dec 2012 21:10:07 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5459.pdfd4c7d50e-8aec-4d29-8667-0bc2e87e699cThe Court announced 5 merit decisions with opinions and 11 merit decisions without opinions, issued 17 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 3 cases, declined to hear 81 cases, denied 18 motions for reconsideration, and denied 1 petition for hearing.Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:11:18 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5455.pdf139ed186-089a-4ab3-8488-610a15bd8d98The court granted a motion for admission pro hac vice of Rita M. Dunaway in Freshwater v. Mt. Vernon City School Dist. Bd. of Edn.Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:13:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5424.pdf100df502-52ce-4513-9964-4d49a8fbd780The court denied respondents’ motion to stay a court order in Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Davie. The court’s September 27, 2012 order remains in effect.Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:04:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5388.pdf1cfcc919-f343-4c74-b2bc-a826adf0d772The court denied appellant’s motion to refer Abraitis v. Testa to mediation.Sat, 24 Nov 2012 01:08:14 -0400http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5390.pdfb9af5aec-ab95-4efe-be0d-8fb0abff0b33Five-judge commission sets briefing schedule in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Elinore Marsh Stormer.Fri, 23 Nov 2012 08:15:39 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5358.pdfc593503e-2de1-4edf-af17-fb862229d928The court stayed on conditions the one-year suspension from the practice of law for attorney Jill R. Heck.Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:06:44 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5328.pdf290e7d09-b627-49de-b709-d4a408972b01The court reinstated attorney John Joseph Frank to the practice of law in Ohio after a Continuing Legal Education suspension imposed on November 13.Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:53:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5282.pdf4390ecbd-0957-47bc-883f-04badfe4c854The court granted in part respondent’s motion for stay of the imposition of sanctions pending appeal and set a briefing schedule for the appeal in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against O’Toole.Sun, 18 Nov 2012 06:19:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5276.pdff9fbba65-95c2-4ea5-8bb0-2aab8906a335The court reinstated attorney John W. Hauck to the practice of law in Ohio.Sun, 18 Nov 2012 04:20:19 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5246.pdfa1af571a-7e73-4bba-ae15-84254fcd2ffdThe court denied respondents’ motion for leave to argue lack of standing in their merit brief in Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C. v. Oil & Gas Comm.Sat, 17 Nov 2012 05:23:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5217.pdfb69b2606-2d44-4957-9c49-9eca06a41fafFahey Banking Co. v. Squire dismissed because appellant missed an October 29 filing deadline.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 06:06:44 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5218.pdfa965ef74-ac74-4961-9b34-64446ff946e6The court appointed a five-judge commission to consider the report of the hearing panel of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline in re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Stormer.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:14:10 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5205.pdfb1b353ef-4f8f-432a-8c8a-e775a71ff748The court denied appellant’s emergency motion to stay the October 24 decision in Liming v. Damos.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:12:21 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5190.pdf2a03c39e-fd88-4d2d-b262-11a69585046fThe Court referred six cases to mediation and returned two cases to the regular docket from mediation.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:01:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5168.pdff0298df9-3ac7-4c61-ba27-48c439523ea6The court suspended attorney George R. Royer from the practice of law for one year with the entire suspension stayed on conditions in Toledo Bar Assn. v. Royer.Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:24:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5149.pdfbace3a34-4c16-4387-9eb3-c14a9dea79e2The Court announced 1 merit decision with an opinion and 9 merit decisions without opinions, issued 17 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 6 cases, declined to hear 72 cases, and denied 5 motions for reconsideration.Sat, 10 Nov 2012 09:08:49 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5138.pdfa1880a7d-bfad-4ac3-b2b6-d143b8477421The court granted a continuance of the January 22, 2013, oral argument in State v. Steele to a later date.Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:04:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5113.pdf13c05fda-a288-4015-bac3-937cfee9102aState ex rel. Sagraves v. Indus. Comm. dismissed because appellant missed an October 29 filing deadline.Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:30:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5094.pdfe6ac4485-f008-4ce4-b0c8-ceb12d04b4d6The court denied respondent’s motion to stay and to modify the order to show cause in Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Axner.Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:12:34 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5055.pdf54696a85-70c0-4e9d-ae93-fa8c6abddedfThe court granted motions for admission of three more out-of-state attorneys in Freshwater v. Mt. Vernon City School Dist. Bd. of Edn.Sun, 04 Nov 2012 11:24:56 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5054.pdfa5bc8094-142f-42af-aeda-82e9df9700dbFive-judge commission publicly reprimands sitting judge and judicial candidate for violating the Code of Judicial Conduct and orders her to pay $5,000 fine in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Kathryn Ann Michael.Sat, 03 Nov 2012 16:36:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5042.pdff029de37-e27f-4b07-b485-a05564923761The court issued a one-year stayed suspension for attorney Michael B. Dockry and publicly reprimanded attorney Mark R. Gusley.Sat, 03 Nov 2012 11:10:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-5032.pdf53ebdfa2-39f6-4d65-a028-1b476217718bThe court granted motions for admission of three out-of-state attorneys in Freshwater v. Mt. Vernon City School Dist. Bd. of Edn.Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:06:09 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4988.pdff7096cc8-fc27-48b5-8a81-29cbd22e5cc6In State v. Hartman, the court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on November 13.Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:04:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4958.pdf167527bc-a8e4-4e70-ae7c-6f687aeabc1fIn State v. D.H., the court granted appellee’s motion for leave to redact personal identifying information from the January 7, 2008 memorandum opposing jurisdiction.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:06:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4944.pdfdaaeef45-34f9-47fa-b1a0-a7736b856182The court vacated its October 15 temporary stay in MA Equip. Leasing I, L.L.C. v. Tilton and denied motions to stay judgment pending appeal and for an expedited briefing and consideration.Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:37:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4927.pdf0c2016f0-9f3a-40b5-9083-807e0a4544c1In Disciplinary Counsel v. Wolanin, the court granted respondent’s motion to purge the contempt order after respondent filed an affidavit of compliance and petition for reinstatement.Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:06:11 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4920.pdfc199e721-50e0-4a6d-959e-f2020cc6f7e6Five-judge commission publicly reprimands respondent in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Colleen Mary O’Toole for her violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct, fines her $1000, and orders her to pay $2,500 for the costs of the proceedings and the complainant’s reasonable and necessary attorney fees and expenses.Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:46:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4902.pdf202fe745-3ee4-43e1-8aef-efddfb96ed2cThe Court announced 1 merit decision with an opinion and 2 merit decisions without opinions, issued 10 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 6 cases, declined to hear 72 cases, and denied 8 motions for reconsideration.Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:05:28 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4897.pdf0a67d8a2-fbce-4583-a1bd-768132800a04Five-judge commission denies to amend October 5, 2012 interim cease and desist order in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Colleen Mary O’Toole.Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:33:26 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4870.pdf8704c0e7-9b81-425d-890a-b1b27deae130The court denied vexatious litigator Donald Richard’s application for leave to continue or institute legal proceedings.Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:10:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4864.pdf76e5df77-a283-4ab9-ade6-f7cd94f94c1fIn State v. Wine, the court denied an emergency motion to continue the bond already established by the appeals court, make two modifications, and issue an injunction/order prohibiting the trial court from conducting hearings.Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:02:40 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4838.pdf3aa812c1-cb23-4cbc-8fe6-a0562fa18619The court struck relator’s amended complaint for a writ of mandamus in State ex rel. Bloodworth v. Lucas Cty. Court of Appeals for failure to seek leave.Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:08:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4817.pdfbe650416-4281-441e-b7ef-afc104bf88ddIn State ex rel. Whitehead v. Sandusky Cty. Bd. of Commrs., the Supreme Court found H.B. 509 is unconstitutional insofar as it appoints judges of the Sandusky County Court to the newly created Sandusky County Municipal Court for 2013. The Supreme Court granted a writ of mandamus to compel the Sandusky County Board of Commissioners and the Sandusky County Board of Elections to conduct the November 6, 2012 election for the two part-time judgeships for the Sandusky County CourtSun, 21 Oct 2012 17:48:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4804.pdf7f71ae9c-8ce7-477a-b806-de449ad8fb0eIn State ex rel. Muhammad v. State, the court affirmed the judgment of the Tenth District Court of Appeals.Sun, 21 Oct 2012 11:03:28 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4803.pdfe855c1b2-c125-4f5b-86f5-293abbe6c32bIn State v. Wine, the court ordered the state of Ohio to file a response to an emergency motion by 3 p.m. October 18.Sat, 20 Oct 2012 16:21:19 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4795.pdfa6b00381-3aae-4138-a394-5a873257982bThe court referred Zomar Group, L.L.C. (Ltd.) v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Revision to mediation.Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:01:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4781.pdf54f6dced-1aca-4906-a039-a5557564ca50The court granted a joint application for dismissal in State ex rel. AFSCME Local 100 v. Cleveland.Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:05:07 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4758.pdf9ce7c2cb-2df5-45a8-b662-7d3e06d7eed9The court dismissed Marin v. Trumbull Cty. Probate Court because the appeals court denied appellant leave to proceed.Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:01:55 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4698.pdf352df326-1b95-40ba-b270-3f0e86b45e17The court extended the time for filing an answer brief to respondent’s objections and brief in support to October 16, 2012 in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Moll.Sun, 14 Oct 2012 11:12:41 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4650.pdf6ac27d09-54b1-4d6c-b42f-097cd7e75011The Court announced 3 merit decisions with opinions and 9 merit decisions without opinions, issued 11 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 4 cases, and declined to hear 76 cases.Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:14:21 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4662.pdf228fb72f-24f7-466b-a060-6325e17d6271The Supreme Court granted appellees’ motion to stay in State ex rel. Whitehead v. Sandusky Cty. Bd. of Commrs, which concerns legislation consolidating the courts and judgeships in Sandusky County.Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:43:16 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4647.pdff3c0227f-6f62-4026-ba5e-c70943b4e518The court granted appellees’ motion to file portions of their supplement under seal in Stammco, L.L.C. v. United Tel. Co. of Ohio.Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:25:09 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4634.pdf1e8f756b-9d86-4a30-96e8-1244aa30da9eThe court granted appellant’s motion for withdrawal of his request for delayed appeal and dismissed State v. Selvage.Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:13:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4635.pdf42481816-dd52-43a8-a945-df9af0e93c39Five-judge commission issues interim cease and desist order in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Colleen Mary O’Toole.Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:18:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4562.pdffce0b527-ed0c-4685-b18c-9725ee442907The court reinstated attorney Joseph H. Smith to the practice of law in Ohio and accepted the resignation of attorney Nicholas W. Gardner with disciplinary action pending.Sun, 07 Oct 2012 11:06:42 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4560.pdff4773028-ed85-43ee-b431-ae1b750c1bc4The Supreme Court granted a motion to expedite the briefing schedule in State ex rel. Whitehead v. Sandusky Cty. Bd. of Commrs, which concerns legislation consolidating the courts and judgeships in Sandusky County.Sat, 06 Oct 2012 14:23:24 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4549.pdf778179ef-0f71-427f-abfd-a114b78d693aThe court indefinitely suspended Joel D. Joseph from the practice of law in Ohio based on a certified order of the Court of Appeals of Maryland.Sat, 06 Oct 2012 11:15:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4534.pdf4e2573ea-9be2-4243-b413-719a58ae2b95The court granted appellant’s application for dismissal in State ex rel. Elias v. Tibbals.Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:01:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4531.pdf715503f1-902f-422b-944f-f8386e3d90b3In State ex rel. Brecksville v. Husted, the court dismissed the mandamus claim for lack of jurisdiction and denied the writ of prohibition in which Brecksville sought to prevent respondents from certifying an initiative petition and submitting the initiative to electors at the November general election.Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:05:47 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4477.pdf979f5fc9-d878-4607-abac-228295a8ddceThe court consolidated two cases – State ex rel. Motor Carrier Serv., Inc. v. Williams and State ex rel. Motor Carrier Serv., Inc. v. Rankin – and set the briefing schedule.Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:04:47 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4496.pdfb59e29ae-d365-41d8-b84c-34304e46f4d3The court denied appellant’s motions for reconsideration and an emergency stay in Barberton v. Easley.Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:32:41 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4424.pdf95d1ca44-9c86-43fb-b39c-56541f7a024bThe court granted appellant’s motion to supplement the record in State v. Johnson, a Hamilton County death penalty appeal.Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:05:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4396.pdf1457a7a1-a96c-4a95-9855-2dac1dcdaa0fThe court granted motions in two separate cases to admit out-of-state attorneys and ordered them to file a notice of permission with the Office of Attorney Services within 30 days.Sun, 30 Sep 2012 11:13:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4381.pdf4bc91b77-92fe-4d78-b704-87e8ba816797The Court announced 3 merit decisions with opinions, 13 merit decisions without opinions, issued 18 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 3 cases, declined to hear 77 cases, and denied 8 motions for reconsideration.Sat, 29 Sep 2012 11:02:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4350.pdf8bf75fd6-6f75-42e6-8fa7-ec8aefee7b99In State v. Brock, the court ordered appellant to provide the status of the appeals court’s motion to certify a conflict within 14 days.Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:17:11 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4308.pdfadfdda93-afbc-46cc-a69f-b56ebcb2fe1bBy a 5-2 vote, the court granted a motion for reconsideration in a Summit County case Moretz v. Muakkassa.Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:11:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4311.pdfc2525071-e39f-48b3-8815-7b7b11b96469The court denied writs in State ex rel. Kilby v. Summit Cty. Bd. of Elections.Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:13:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4269.pdf3cfdb243-760b-4948-b088-38e09edd131eIn State ex rel. Taxpayers for Westerville Schools v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Elections, the court denied relators request to compel the board to certify and place a levy-decrease question on the November 6 ballot.Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:04:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4261.pdf39911155-f528-47b3-aabd-bd99e62e81ceThe court granted a stay of the sanctions imposed by the five-judge commission in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Moll pending the disposition of respondent’s appeal.Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:09:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4245.pdf983195f5-7724-486b-bba8-e23274285682The Court granted a joint motion to allow amicus curiae Ohio Attorney General Michael DeWine to share appellant's oral argument time on September 25 in State v. Williams.Sat, 22 Sep 2012 11:01:50 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4227.pdfd53c409f-9195-4649-aa3a-69f9b38e7ae6The court reinstated Newark attorney Philip L. Proctor to the practice of law in the state of Ohio.Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:11:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4194.pdf40f3ac18-dc67-49cc-91f4-a7a1203d7b3aThe Court granted a motion to allow amicus curiae Cuyahoga County Public Defender to participate in oral argument scheduled for September 26 and share the time allotted to appellee in State v. Gardner.Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:01:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4178.pdf2f7f6e64-2662-4312-9a7a-af010441f62fIn State ex rel. Davis v. Beaver Twp. Bd. of Trustees, the court denied an effort to compel the trustees to adopt a resolution causing the Mahoning County Board of Elections to submit to the electors the question of whether the township should adopt a limited home-rule government.Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:33:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4174.pdfff32f9bf-67f5-4fac-8434-2f70005c2e66The court granted a joint motion to supplement the record in Boice v. Ottawa Hills.Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:04:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4150.pdfeecf71f9-a5d6-4fee-b6ad-f4722145652fThe court granted a writ of mandamus compelling the Ohio Ballot Board to reconvene “forthwith” to replace condensed text adopted by the board to describe a proposed constitutional amendment on the November 6 statewide ballot, based on the court’s finding that the board-approved text contains “material omissions and factual inaccuracies” and fails to properly identify the substance of the amendment.Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:06:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4133.pdf047e4c82-f16d-4e46-85ae-df608c0a1652The court granted appellant’s application for dismissal in David Pheils Jr. & Assoc. v. Palmer.Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:09:38 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4118.pdfce4ab670-eaf3-4758-86b5-2872f32ef86eThe court granted appellant’s application for dismissal in Home S. & L. Co. of Youngstown, Ohio v. Norfolk S. Ry. Co.Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:01:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4121.pdfbb650901-daa3-483e-810f-c8c47c6bf59eThe court set the briefing schedule in an appeal filed by Jeanette Moll to the sanctions issued by the five-judge commission in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Moll.Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:37:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4089.pdffcc8e2aa-494a-464a-9cd2-470a7a9dea49The court denied applications for leave by vexatious litigator Samuel L. Buoscio to continue or institute legal proceedings.Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:16:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4079.pdf3c032a75-9822-44b7-8188-26813f222767The court remanded Bedford Bd. of Edn. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Revision to the Board of Tax Appeals so that the board may take further action as appropriate.Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:05:50 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4063.pdf6e973236-05e7-4e36-bc12-70ce78b6066eThe court denied respondent’s motion to extend the September 11 oral argument date in Columbus Bar Assn. v. Culbreath.Sun, 09 Sep 2012 14:02:20 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4042.pdf267ba462-877f-44d8-a7c4-c7b45287a4b2The court suspended Cincinnati attorney Suzanne P. Land from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Sun, 09 Sep 2012 11:16:49 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4021.pdfe51f4a81-b369-4a18-9e4f-32b01eacf5c9The Court announced 5 merit decisions with opinions, 16 merit decisions without opinions, issued 33 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 6 cases, declined to hear 80 cases, denied 14 motions for reconsideration and had 1 motion for reconsideration fail for want of 4 votes.Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:28:08 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4020.pdfeb91968b-7e8c-41a9-9d43-1ddc454e4d35In Lorain Cty. Bar Assn. v. Zubaidah, the court ordered respondent King Ayettey Zubaidah, f.k.a., Gerald McGee to appear in person on September 12 at 9 a.m.Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:10:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3997.pdf6cbf8cd8-6db8-45d7-9988-0e7507b00c44The court released the official citations of 14 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:11:16 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-4001.pdfa827bad7-866e-4610-a1ce-0f07cc68c9deIn State v. Turner, the court denied appellant’s motion to stay the appeals court’s judgment and continuation of bail.Mon, 03 Sep 2012 18:22:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3952.pdf075d8fd6-0c74-4cf1-bc8d-c026e75aacd5Five-judge commission orders respondent in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Moll to pay $1,000 fine, complainant’s $2,500 in attorney fees and the costs of all proceedings before the hearing panel and this commission.Sun, 02 Sep 2012 14:06:16 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3941.pdf8058e4f4-25a4-49e0-a86f-7ad41bc7e4adIn State v. Palmer, the court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on September 20.Sun, 02 Sep 2012 11:19:41 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3928.pdf3e987a77-cb65-4e61-8b6b-9b7332ae488cThe court granted motions to admit out-of-state attorneys in two separate cases.Sat, 01 Sep 2012 11:20:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3905.pdfe94ca275-e937-455e-8a96-dd71ed462a24The Court referred five cases to mediation.Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:38:15 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3870.pdffe333985-8e23-49ec-9f0b-aa4517622a72The court permanently disbarred attorney James W. Margulies from the practice of law in Ohio after being notified of his disbarment in New York for pleading guilty to several felonies.Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:12:44 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3826.pdf94a59fcf-3d02-472b-b57b-b31348f6908bThe court suspended Dayton attorney Matthew M. Grant from the practice of law in Ohio for failing to register for the 2011-2013 biennium.Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:03:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3790.pdfa05a1f40-f2ec-4e5a-960b-4c62aa2a716dThe court granted relator’s application for dismissal in State ex rel. Kiser v. Winchester.Sun, 26 Aug 2012 11:16:26 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3791.pdf55336386-debb-4d7c-bbdc-b046b7f5c8f6Under rules that govern reciprocal-discipline provisions, the court publicly reprimanded West Virginia attorney Erika Howland Klie Kolenich and ordered her to complete nine hours of continuing legal education in law office management and two years of monitored probation.Sat, 25 Aug 2012 19:07:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3775.pdfc373e948-03c2-4d7e-8aa2-0f2c6cf9fa52The court suspended Urbana attorney George Z. Pappas from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:27:56 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3757.pdf86d95775-50ef-4929-af0c-341e60a578ceThe Court dismissed Fernbach v. Twelfth Dist. Court of Appeals based on relator’s application for dismissal.Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:01:18 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3739.pdfd3d0e483-e64e-460e-9a8a-2f9b0ef7d98fThe court granted respondent’s request to purge the contempt in Cincinnati Bar Associaiton v. Lawrence. Also, the court issued final Ohio Official Reports versions of previously released opinions in 12 cases.Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:03:07 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3738.pdffcef5ffa-0c42-475f-aba9-2f5244f85c13The court issued an alternative writ and set a briefing schedule in State ex rel. Davis v. Beaver Twp. Bd. of Trustees.Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:43:39 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3707.pdfb75d6140-6af4-488b-9279-a80dea8341c5In State v. Lott, the Court granted the state’s motion to set an execution date and ordered that the sentence be carried into execution on Wednesday, March 19, 2014.Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:04:29 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3708.pdfb0084072-978d-494d-8768-72d68db9529aThe five-judge commission appointed to consider the Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Jeanette Moll denied the respondent’s motion for sanctions and the complainant’s motion to supplement the record.Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:33:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3680.pdf34cef7de-caf8-401e-af9e-4f8879cb2385The court ordered the application for dismissal is granted in IDC Brunswick Crossroads, L.L.C. v. Gack, Inc.Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:12:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3662.pdfc626920f-268e-4cdb-b069-054b6e91f13cThe court ordered, sua sponte, that respondent shall file an amended response in Disciplinary Counsel v. Joseph.Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:14:43 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3608.pdfb63c3ce1-c259-42b1-80e3-1f7d31fc251aIn Cool v. Turner, the court determined the case should proceed as an appeal of right rather than a discretionary appeal and claimed appeal of right as originally filed.Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:02:24 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3590.pdf33c4d019-7450-46b6-a4b9-516a230e96c8The court denied appellee’s motion to strike appellant’s merit brief for lack of service in State ex rel. McGrath v. McClelland.Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:02:37 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3563.pdf0b2c3e34-781e-4f1b-a96f-e2848a146438The court denied appellee’s motion to hold oral argument behind closed doors in Rayess v. Educational Comm. for Foreign Med. Graduates.Sun, 12 Aug 2012 11:06:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3545.pdf3f78774a-086e-4a8a-9a06-72e2248f009bThe court granted motion for counsel to withdrawal in State v. Steele and an amended motion to name Gloria L. Smith to represent the appellee/cross-appellant as appointed counsel.Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:02:51 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3531.pdfbf9b424a-6291-4159-b064-c023e5d6f70fThe court terminated the probation of Sylvania attorney Joseph D. Weisberg.Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:01:18 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3487.pdf37ce4ef4-ef17-491e-90a8-3dfbc205fa6bThe court ordered that the parties in Schloemer v. Hamilton Cty. Bd. of Revision may file responses to motions to dismiss and quash subpoena of appellee Hamilton County Auditor in 10 days.Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:01:54 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3514.pdf025f7ea3-51b7-412e-ac8d-7d0e766b0755The court denied appellee’s amended motion to strike the notice of appeal and memorandum in support of jurisdiction for failure to provide service in In re B.J.Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:17:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3439.pdfc834ca13-bbca-4985-9532-64179b5ffa7aIn Doss v. State, the court denied appellee’s motion to continue oral argument scheduled for September 26.Sat, 04 Aug 2012 11:06:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3440.pdf15d0b38b-9603-4a13-aff5-8588ff3d8b1fFive-judge commission issues interim cease and desist order in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Moll.Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:05:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3429.pdfc5d614e4-78a1-41b1-b696-4e9ac4af1a88In State v. Frangella, the court denied appellee’s motion to strike appellant’s memorandum in support of jurisdiction for failure to provide service and ordered appellee to file a memorandum in response in 30 days.Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:09:07 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3415.pdf0794d96d-54ff-40fe-965a-6df8f87f23feThe court ordered that discovery may begin in State ex rel. Kobly v. Youngstown City Council.Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:08:34 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3383.pdf9a4c27c5-7f59-40d9-87f9-1c3126816fecThe court denied appellant’s motion for mediation in Richland County case Clark v. Ohio Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:02:59 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3346.pdf6969ae01-c95b-4902-b77c-ffcce8d3a548The court ordered appellee in In re M.D. to file a response to appellants' emergency motion to stay imposition of commitment to detention by 2 p.m. Friday.Sun, 29 Jul 2012 11:36:26 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3345.pdf1fa928aa-5a1d-4ebe-b98a-3e6e14aece31The court referred two cases to mediation and returned one case to the regular docket from mediation.Sun, 29 Jul 2012 11:04:43 -0400http://sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3334.pdf8ad9fd8e-4132-480c-8ddb-2ee70390c69aThe court announced 3 merit decisions with opinions, 11 merit decisions without opinions, issued 13 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 6 cases, declined to hear 76 cases, denied 8 motions for reconsideration and granted 5 motions for reconsideration.Sat, 28 Jul 2012 11:13:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3321.pdf77bdf972-5d42-4fe1-b472-ff0d23cd9595In an appeal from the Power Siting Board, the court granted motion of Black Fork Wind Energy for leave to intervene as appellee in In re Application of Black Fork Wind Energy, L.L.C.Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:04:17 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3311.pdf9b4db016-96f4-454c-886e-e0ec290c18edThe court granted appellant’s motion for a stay pending appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court of IndyMac Fed. Bank, FSB v. OTM invests., Inc.Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:07:56 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3299.pdfbb4134ef-19d6-485a-9c65-1ac3829d47a6In State ex rel. Douglas v. Parrott, the court ordered relator to file a response to the motion to dismiss in 10 days.Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:02:51 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3272.pdff97aceb5-046c-456f-b373-50be032975ebFive judges appointed to commission that will consider the hearing panel’s report in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Moll.Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:07:16 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3238.pdfcef85e99-c694-4604-9540-81672d4574a9The court publicly reprimanded attorney Ronald E. Seibel and suspended attorney Mark W. Koehler for six months, stayed on condition.Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:13:31 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3224.pdf0f38fc32-2b69-4376-b9de-0ffafe596cfaThe court affirmed judgments in State ex rel. Oakwood v. Indus. Comm. and State v. Simons.Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:09:08 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3223.pdf9730d6e6-db1e-4d7b-9d6d-94b5f43961bfThirteen-judge commission reverses cease and desist order in In re: Judicial Campaign Grievance Against William O’Neill and found Canon 4.3(C) unconstitutional as applied in this case.Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:02:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3186.pdfea22a15c-ae96-49e7-890f-e6c6c6081577The court denied an application for leave by vexatious litigator Robert L. Grimm to continue or institute legal proceedings.Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:01:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3187.pdf6224d0f1-5a65-434b-bf85-55018e4aef87Five-judge commission fines respondent $2,500 and orders respondent to pay complainant's attorney fees and the costs of all proceedings in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Michael.Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:31:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3168.pdffaea6364-a661-4c06-a7e4-ea5f193886dfThe court granted motions to appoint the Ohio Public Defender’s Office as counsel to represent appellee in two cases.Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:08:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3148.pdfda1dafa1-af47-4e56-afcb-5c51a6a255fdThe Court suspended attorney Kenneth L. Golden based on a certified order of the Supreme Court of California.Sun, 15 Jul 2012 11:07:11 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3141.pdf965fda35-681c-4893-8c66-0b49b548b391The Court dismissed two cases based on the appellants’ applications for dismissal.Sat, 14 Jul 2012 12:14:56 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3134.pdf22e9d171-dc77-4659-b40c-ed5fe4058f16The court referred two cases to mediation and returned one case to the regular docket from mediation.Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:14:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3097.pdf32c26cde-f45d-4ddc-8fab-e6806d38c5bcThe court released the official citations of 15 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:16:16 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3093.pdf262edb6f-fa4d-44b8-b187-e01ba2637ca6In State v. Eley, the court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on July 26.Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:12:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3054.pdf868c399b-cbe1-4d34-ae2e-60ef5e11e45aThe Court announced 2 merit decisions with opinions, 8 merit decisions without opinions, issued 12 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 8 cases, declined to hear 59 cases, denied 11 motions for reconsideration and granted one motion for reconsideration.Sun, 08 Jul 2012 11:11:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3027.pdf92edd134-0a6f-4d86-90f6-0bcce31ccebdJudgment reversed and cause remanded in Luri v. Republic Servs., Inc.Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:03:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2944.pdf9e6b93ce-ab93-4abc-98aa-2af6c98b8d9fMotion for reconsideration granted in Doby-Robinson v. Kaiser Permanente Found.Mon, 02 Jul 2012 11:02:53 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2913.pdf485aae42-3cc3-4059-9cff-6c0e7d0f1952Granted motion by the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law to supplement the record in Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Davie.Sun, 01 Jul 2012 11:07:17 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2852.pdff424e325-0876-4809-9510-2923418d647cGranted appellant’s motion to file under seal the merit brief appendix and supplement in In re J.B.Sat, 30 Jun 2012 11:12:51 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2822.pdfbbe45f66-744a-442f-bdb0-a49b44873083Dismissed Trans Rail Am., Inc. v. Nally based on joint application for dismissal.Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:02:08 -0400http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2817.pdfd494dc9e-b896-423a-ac5a-03829c54daecThe court released the official citations of eight cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:01:28 -0400http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2785.pdf3a631b16-df70-46dd-97d3-c198aebc6a6cState ex rel. Bloodworth v. Smith dismissed because appellant missed a May 21 filing deadline.Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:02:52 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2750.pdfa693315c-63f5-4476-8dba-088b287763c8Motion granted in Smith v. Landfair for amicus curiae Ohio Association for Justice to share oral argument time allotted to appellee.Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:55:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2730.pdf5ea7731d-50c6-4dbe-ba2a-def0d701db5fMotion granted in Smith v. Landfair for amicus curiae Ohio Association for Justice to share oral argument time allotted to appellee.Sun, 24 Jun 2012 11:04:19 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2729.pdfa1571427-8a27-4d8a-8666-61b687957cabThe Court announced 4 merit decisions with opinions, 8 merit decisions without opinions, issued 16 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 3 cases, declined to hear 54 cases, denied one motion for reconsideration and granted one motion for reconsideration.Sat, 23 Jun 2012 11:07:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2690.pdfb52f0bf6-6fc5-4439-a7da-2de4c7189725Granted amended motion of Palmer Energy Company for leave to intervene in support of appellee in In re Complaint of Buckeye Energy Brokers, Inc. v. Palmer Energy Co.Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:16:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2724.pdf8c6267ad-8a4e-4b99-848f-86901da7e7bdIn State v. Awkal, the court granted appellant's motion for stay of execution scheduled for June 20.Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:03:08 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2656.pdf06e33f78-8e0f-4d9a-8c3b-7719e2fa40d0The court released the official versions of eight cases previously announced in slip opinion form.Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:02:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2681.pdf1af0870b-2618-427c-ba99-7be37049a65dThe court ordered the state of Ohio to file its response to appellant's motion for stay of execution by 9 a.m. Monday in State v. Awkal.Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:58:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2617.pdf00cbaf20-f2de-4268-9348-09dbdc51d2deGranted motions for amicus curiae to share oral argument time on June 19 in Girard v. Youngstown Belt Ry. Co and on June 20 in Houdek v. ThyssenKrupp Materials NA, Inc.Sun, 17 Jun 2012 11:08:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2595.pdf20d13fe6-6102-4357-bbb6-38eefdf36040The court denied a petition for reinstatement of an attorney (Disciplinary Counsel v. McCord) and accepted two attorneys’ resignations with disciplinary action pending (In re Resignation of Trainor and In re Resignation of Stillpass).Sat, 16 Jun 2012 11:17:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2578.pdffae29e4e-c2be-4d0f-b563-169eb94c241dThe court referred one case to mediation and returned two cases to the regular docket from mediation.Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:01:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2541.pdfa75972bb-6aa2-4b13-9674-e1893193a11bZeune v. Bender stayed pending the conclusion of the federal court proceedings.Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:02:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2487.pdfaf553221-9c7a-4452-bf8e-06197c6892ebTwo vexatious litigators denied leave to institute legal proceedings in the court.Sun, 10 Jun 2012 11:11:32 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2486.pdf1e1e7cf4-5c37-43af-9218-b0b3cfe61705The five-judge commission in the Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Kathryn A. Michael issued an interim cease and desist order.Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:10:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2454.pdf82cfd1be-e6b1-46e4-a8ab-528f3ef4d07dThe Court announced 2 merit decisions with opinions, 13 merit decisions without opinions, issued 12 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 2 cases, declined to hear 52 cases and denied motions for reconsideration in 5 cases.Sat, 09 Jun 2012 11:04:55 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2474.pdfe551f822-60d7-4faf-91be-13a040af677aIn State v. Awkal, the court denied appellant’s motion for stay of execution scheduled for Wednesday. Justices Pfeifer and O’Donnell dissent.Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:04:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2444.pdf5a139bc9-583b-484e-b026-ef589c6d5484The court reinstated two attorneys to the practice of law in Ohio, suspended two attorneys and accepted the resignation of one attorney with disciplinary action pending.Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:09:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2448.pdfd760b071-bc9f-4adb-8fab-ae0e2ca2f958In State v. Awkal, the court ordered the state of Ohio to file its response to appellant’s motion for stay of execution by 9 a.m. Tuesday.Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:55:10 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2424.pdf0679426d-cdfa-403e-aaa4-894bf7ecec08The court released the official citations of three cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:01:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2425.pdf8e7244d5-cc0a-40d7-9b2e-09417d98886bThe court ordered that attorney Andrew Campbell is appointed, as of June 1, 2012, as special master in State ex rel. Kobly v. Youngstown City Council for the continuing limited purpose of receiving evidence and making all necessary determinations and rulings in regard thereto.Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:18:31 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2409.pdff74e453c-d86b-4900-9825-e5b3c7b850b8Granted relator’s (Cincinnati Bar Association) motion to participate in oral argument in In re Application of Robin Leigh Burch.Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:06:15 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2379.pdf4d023d35-ddce-48a5-9e5a-d42bcf2b8abeThe court affirmed the judgment of State ex rel. Harsh v. Sheets.Sun, 03 Jun 2012 11:04:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2380.pdf0b801372-b1d7-4a63-814d-8da8a55609a9The court denied a motion for an order to permit Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon to observe John Eley’s clemency interview with the Ohio Parole Board in State v. Eley.Sat, 02 Jun 2012 18:23:48 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2369.pdf78f75e2a-20e7-4820-86a2-440aa4c6c417Denied appellant's motions for remand and appointment of counsel and to review appellee's false statement and document in Melton v. GER Taylor Gardens, L.L.C. Also prohibited Gary Melton from filing any additional documents in this case.Sat, 02 Jun 2012 11:02:36 -0400http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2371.pdf242811bb-0ed6-4fa6-a76a-72d92af4287eFive judges appointed to commission that will consider the hearing panel’s report in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Kathryn Ann Michael.Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:06:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2349.pdfae13843e-81aa-4233-afff-21ffc7c63077Dismissed Lenard v. Russo based on relator’s application for dismissal.Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:13:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2330.pdf0d81dafd-5aee-4510-b775-30bcd4807c16Respondent’s motion to dismiss granted in State ex rel. Ohio Campaign to Protect Marriage v. DeWine.Mon, 28 May 2012 11:02:15 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2296.pdfd4eee45f-0a3f-4a30-bc70-ba8332f2f66eMotion granted in Hawsman v. Cuyahoga Falls for amicus curiae Ohio Association for Justice to share June 19 oral argument time allotted to appellee.Sun, 27 May 2012 11:02:07 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2263.pdfacabab40-93a9-4b47-97d6-89f1679c0c08The Court announced 3 merit decisions with opinions, 8 merit decisions without opinions, issued 16 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 5 cases, declined to hear 52 cases and denied motions for reconsideration in 5 cases.Sat, 26 May 2012 11:20:18 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2249.pdf68f08085-d1d8-4475-94e6-0b377fea1867The court reversed the judgments in two cases: State v. Eafford and Eastley v. Volkman.Fri, 25 May 2012 11:03:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2226.pdf157c9317-4761-4ebf-96c8-29b019e2d357In Raiser v. Netcare Access, the court denied appellant’s motion to exceed the page limit and struck pages 21-42.Thu, 24 May 2012 11:08:20 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2221.pdf413a7b7a-29f5-469b-8318-9cbd69677741One attorney was reinstated to the practice of law (Toledo Bar Assn. v. Crossmock) while two attorneys’ resignations (In re Resignation of Carroll and In re Resignation of Sinclair) were accepted with disciplinary action pending.Mon, 21 May 2012 11:07:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2181.pdf42475171-86dd-424d-b57c-0bde59e2e016The court suspended Cleveland attorney Robert J. Berks from the practice of law in Ohio for 18 months, all stayed on the condition of probation in Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Berk.Sun, 20 May 2012 11:03:44 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2166.pdfd34ce606-30ad-4044-bf4a-36ea1a0cb9f9In State v. Awkal, the court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on June 6.Sat, 19 May 2012 11:16:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2087.pdf46b30437-22d1-466c-9469-b4d4e7b132bdThe court granted relators’ application for dismissal in State ex rel. Niehaus v. Husted.Thu, 17 May 2012 11:01:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2083.pdfc2e57eaa-7592-4937-aa44-1661d0ce14ceThe court orders that the motion to remand is granted in part, and the cause is remanded to the Board of Tax Appeals to take further action as appropriate in Lakeside Place, Inc. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Revision.Mon, 14 May 2012 11:05:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2049.pdf3bd5b68c-8922-48e3-9657-aa37a2603c18The court announced 6 merit decisions with opinions, issued 6 motion and procedural rulings, and ruled on 2 disciplinary cases, among other actions.Sun, 13 May 2012 11:05:38 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2025.pdf4c867715-2551-4752-ab82-dfcb7cc5cb8aThe court announced 12 merit decisions without opinions, issued 20 motion and procedural rulings, accepted 9 appeals for review, dismissed 71 appeals, and denied 6 motions for reconsideration of prior decisions.Sat, 12 May 2012 11:01:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-2021.pdf2d17d2c4-37b4-4340-877c-99e38c470a8aIn a 7-0 decision, the Supreme Court affirmed judgment in Gooden v. Bradshaw.Fri, 11 May 2012 11:05:19 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1997.pdff8e6fd83-5771-48f0-aafa-c0a61cd36a30The court released the final official versions of 12 previously released slip opinions.Thu, 10 May 2012 11:11:24 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1935.pdf04240cb7-e3a5-4fbe-9014-da0aea9cd769Granted appellant’s motion for extension of time to transmit record in State v. Dean death penalty appeal.Sun, 06 May 2012 11:05:55 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1925.pdf753a31a3-df8f-47f4-8ca9-df047a56220aDenied a motion to allow amicus curiae Ohio Public Defender to participate in oral argument scheduled for May 8 in State v. Billingsley.Sat, 05 May 2012 11:31:20 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1902.pdf1abcfcfc-04e0-4cdd-a0ef-ded8e92ad852Granted respondent’s motion for protective order in State ex rel. Lanham v. Bubp and barred relator from deposing respondent in connection with this cause.Fri, 04 May 2012 13:25:41 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1865.pdff7ade30b-f4bd-4ea8-ad2b-4536238a020aRelator’s motion to stay consideration of the show-cause motion granted in Lorain County Bar Assn. v. Zubaidah.Thu, 03 May 2012 11:03:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1881.pdfc5f39268-f8bc-4a86-a3f1-7fcd71052727The Ohio Supreme Court cancelled oral arguments State v. Campbell scheduled on May 8 and State v. Gilbert scheduled on May 9. Both arguments were cancelled and the causes held for the decision in State v. Brunning.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:26:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1845.pdff95fde80-fcfe-4522-bb0e-34ea9b864781Appellant’s motion to reset the briefing schedule granted in State v. Sowell.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:01:51 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1824.pdf502dbe12-fc35-4371-aae0-e16b0995d5d0Probation terminated of Cleveland attorney Joseph F. Russo.Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:14:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1816.pdf444338b7-4f16-4a12-bb94-1708cefe7e7bDenied appellant’s motions for mediation proceedings and to order appellant’s evidence in Melton v. GER Taylor Gardens, L.L.C.Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:02:25 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1803.pdf1a0ed67f-1e3f-4873-ad04-9e701289964aTwo suspended lawyers found in contempt: William E. Minamyer of Loveland and Frank X. Gresley of Parma.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:03:15 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1784.pdf917b0dbd-758d-4cc2-b696-919f63d29577The court released the official citations of six cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:05:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1783.pdf5297ba32-782b-4214-8a45-cab9e8075dd9Denied relators’ motion for leave to file an amended complaint in Wilson v. Kasich.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:04:17 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1769.pdffa792aeb-f24b-4106-9814-0e6e0d1e14b4Denied appellant’s motion for the court to hear oral argument in Progressive Plastics, Inc. v. Testa.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:09:19 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1720.pdfdf8adbfe-3ded-427a-a2dc-8cbe2bee0b67Canton attorney Agatha M. Williams suspended from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:09:15 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1710.pdf51c34c46-4a5f-46f0-a02e-c71342a1ae64The Court announced 5 merit decisions without opinions, issued 21 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 4 cases, declined to hear 59 cases, denied motions for reconsideration in 7 cases and granted 1 motion for reconsideration.Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:02:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1702.pdfe7fbe90f-3af6-4057-8f05-42603fb1dc31In State ex rel. Lanham v. Bubp, the court issued a provisional protective order barring the deposition of respondent to consider the merits of respondent’s motion for protective order.Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:09:49 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1683.pdf6e75790d-af7f-4447-a7de-484ac8e24e25Judgments affirmed in two cases: State v. Davis and State ex rel. Compton v. Sutula.Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:12:56 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1666.pdff6f5df60-2e7d-44ce-899a-9bd881c7e078The court released the final official versions of six previously released slip opinions.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:01:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1650.pdff09dc72e-46c5-422d-a2db-634ffcaaef52Clerk shall serve a summons and copy of the complaint in State ex rel. Ohio Campaign to Protect Marriage v. DeWine on all respondents and respondents shall file a response to the complaint within 21 days of service.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:04:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1628.pdfa4036391-bb65-49a1-8b3e-ba19d7d05642Two cases dismissed based on applications for dismissal: State ex rel. Honda of Am. Mfg., Inc. v. Indus. Comm. and Parma v. Bambeck.Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:03:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1607.pdf60827e31-fcb8-4a8d-bc70-eb62450af74aAppellees’ motion to strike appellant’s notice of appeal and memorandum in support of jurisdiction denied in Hunter v. Univ. of Cincinnati.Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:04:18 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1602.pdf6e1619fb-e62b-4092-89d6-96a5fc8112d1Proceedings stayed and In re Application of Webber remanded to Board of Commissioners on Character and Fitness to investigate apparent inconsistencies between the record evidence and information provided in the corporate questionnaire submitted by Christopher Webber after recommendation to deny application for admission to the practice of law in Ohio without examination.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:02:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1579.pdf69512d2f-e010-450f-9ad7-e5ac35cef10eState v. Blocker dismissed because appellant missed an April 2 filing deadline.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:01:17 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1553.pdf4003a999-4d56-40b8-a620-3dd00ef2fb42Oral argument originally scheduled for May 9 in JNT Properties, L.L.C. v. Keybank, Natl. Assn. rescheduled for May 22 after granting appellee’s unopposed motion for continuance of oral argument.Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:02:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1527.pdfbce65b33-5cf6-43ca-9311-9d7761fd5ae3Attorney Edward P. Brueggeman’s probation terminated in Disciplinary Counsel v. Brueggeman.Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:04:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1501.pdf1f19df6a-b0b0-4b80-a147-f63cb5a2a933The Court announced 2 merit decisions with opinions, 5 merit decisions without opinions, issued 12 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 2 cases, declined to hear 54 cases and denied motions for reconsideration in 4 cases.Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:03:39 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1485.pdf81e29bc5-9f03-443a-b812-c664bb6729d6In State v. Wiles, the court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on April 18.Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:05:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1492.pdf9795815d-2a7f-41ce-971f-5b35f5d457e8The Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals appointed 12 other appellate judges to an adjudicatory panel to hear the judicial campaign complaint against William M. O’Neill.Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:08:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1434.pdfce8d2d1a-2b81-4c56-b429-576a15485b2fThe court granted appellant’s motion for stay of execution scheduled for October 29, 2012 pending final disposition of this appeal in State v. Sowell.Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:03:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1368.pdf07b2e5d7-7577-4fc9-b7d4-b88c9d6b8fb6Cincinnati attorney suspended from practicing law in Ohio in Cincinnati Bar Association v. Hardy.Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:02:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1337.pdf333381b3-f6ac-476e-98f7-79cac3a71744The court granted appellant’s application for dismissal in State v. Addison.Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:05:56 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1321.pdfc28c4eb3-24a3-4a22-a0f5-224d50f6468bThe court unanimously affirmed judgment in State ex rel. Chatfield vs. Flautt.Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:04:07 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1322.pdf97ff2608-d4ae-44bb-9020-897f61bf796dUpon consideration of appellant’s motion for stay of sentence pending appeal, the court, in a 6-1 ruling, ordered that the motion is denied in State v. Holland.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:58:44 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1299.pdf0df94d1f-ee4c-4cd2-8660-92299f6f002aIn Young v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. Of Mental Retardation & Dev. Disabilities and Dillard v. Cleveland Metro. School Dist., the court vacated the judgments and remanded the cases for further proceedings.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:10:11 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1257.pdf39f90a03-8521-4fe5-af59-3bbfb7d3ea1dThe court released the final official versions of five previously released slip opinions.Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:03:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1256.pdff8d6370b-a839-492c-815a-986e372f5a26The court orders that appellee file a response to appellant’s motion for stay of sentencing pending appeal no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2012 in State vs. Holland.Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:52:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1224.pdf61335b15-51fa-4d21-adb4-b6e1d6ff3198Court grants appellant’s motion in death penalty case for stay of execution scheduled for April 10, 2012 in State v. Johnson.Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:02:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1178.pdf0f4a12be-5ec5-44b4-80a3-00c167c58367Appellant's motion to continue April 26 oral argument before a master commissioner granted and rescheduled for May 31 in Bay Mech. & Elec. Corp. v. Levin.Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:04:10 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1143.pdf9004cc97-076f-4a0b-a74b-e4cf28ef86ecThe Court announced 8 merit decisions without opinions, issued 23 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 4 cases, declined to hear 59 cases and denied motions for reconsideration in 10 cases.Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:00:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1139.pdf118bbd3e-c091-4fde-b92d-50a31052ff5eAttorney Steve A. Craig publicly reprimanded in Columbus Bar Assn. v. Craig.Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:03:00 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1118.pdf68ab7f8d-c871-4eca-998a-49e39d632e74Attorney Tom J. Karris reinstated to the practice of law in Ohio in Disciplinary Counsel v. Karris.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:02:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1079.pdf61b19b40-adbd-4040-8cfc-6e1116f6b5b6Stay of appeal lifted and briefing schedule set in State ex rel. Byers v. Miami Cty. Sheriff’s Office.Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:03:20 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1032.pdfd99adae8-3820-4c08-bd1c-33d06b570781Judgment of appeals court affirmed in State ex rel. Watson v. Mohr.Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:04:40 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1023.pdf626bf3bf-70b8-43d9-98a2-ec3607b9da7dJudgment of appeals court affirmed in State ex rel. Hodge v. Ryan.Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:03:50 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1000.pdf80529ae5-e4fc-4a76-b048-acf5209cae20Attorneys Thomas F. Bean, Alan W. Koehler and Benjamin J. Viloski resignations accepted with disciplinary action pending against each.Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:14:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-976.pdfe6403cb3-57e7-4a63-a940-f351c67630b5The Court released the official citations of three cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:07:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-955.pdf868c01b5-7383-44ef-aff2-61789ae3e322State ex rel. P.J. v. Kirsch held for the decision in In re J.V.Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:01:11 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-912.pdfc50f106a-dad5-49d1-9102-10eea895d3d9Stay of execution granted in State v. Hunter Hamilton County death penalty case and will remain in effect until the exhaustion of all state post-conviction proceedings, including appeals.Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:19:25 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-896.pdf071a35c4-8f17-4b62-a136-3fe6862d7137The Court announced 3 merit decisions without opinions, issued 10 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 5 cases and declined to hear 74 cases.Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:01:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-881.pdf19887232-2a5b-48cc-839f-d977a51d989eSuspensions stayed for attorneys Gerald W. Cowden and Frank P. Nagorney in Disciplinary Counsel v. Cowden.Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:07:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-849.pdf24dec1ef-6048-4e50-88c1-89ee7576072eAttorney John W. Hauck found in contempt and suspended from the practice of law for six months in Cincinnati Bar Association v. Hauck.Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:02:22 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-856.pdf92f593b8-8983-449e-a3b0-579db706d559Five-judge commission issues interim cease and desist order in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Lilly.Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:01:35 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-848.pdf6e1256fe-8c7f-4bb6-888f-4afc4704f451In Wilson v. Kasich, the Court ordered the parties to file supplemental briefs by March 23 answering four questions and set an April 24 oral argument date.Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:11:29 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-819.pdffd659830-f332-457e-bb07-c61ebd67f404Appellants’ applications for dismissal granted in State ex rel. Snyder v. Ohio Wesleyan Univ. and State v. Snyder.Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:01:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-818.pdffc26b18b-04f6-44b4-bddb-0a0336488718Five judges appointed to commission that will consider the hearing panel’s report in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Lilly.Mon, 05 Mar 2012 01:02:20 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-799.pdf6a61ddb2-2bb6-4a31-a5b1-580a9c5b8298Two cases concerning Stark County election case consolidated and expedited briefing schedule set in In re Contest of Election Held on Stark Cty. Issue 6 (Lake Twp. Police Dist.) in Gen. Election Held November 8, 2011 (2012-0184 and 2012-0214).Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:05:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-784.pdfb970f373-50a7-4978-a25f-128244fe2f01Medina attorney Frank A. Raso reinstated to the practice of law in the State of Ohio in Disciplinary Counsel v. Raso.Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:05:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-754.pdf7288e434-0c64-4ba1-b120-17a0e0b45313Appellee’s motion to strike appellant’s merit brief granted in part in State ex rel. Chatfield v. Distelzweig.Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:01:44 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-739.pdf01e72be1-bee2-4a79-ae15-5e8318eb79b7The Court released the official citations of seven cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:18:00 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-714.pdfa15d5555-8332-4c3b-b653-51c728b82e56In State ex rel. Doe v. Capper, the Court granted an alternative writ that stays the pending juvenile court proceedings and set a briefing schedule.Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:02:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-691.pdfbda2e448-900f-46b2-8677-c2e234a34309The Court reinstated Sean G. Alexander to the practice of law in Ohio.Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:07:28 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-648.pdf477b55fc-472d-49f6-930f-db44c4120273The Court issued three merit decisions with opinions, 13 merit decisions without opinions and 15 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear seven cases, declined to hear 75 cases, denied motions to reconsider seven cases, granted motions to reconsider two cases and dismissed two cases.Sun, 26 Feb 2012 03:09:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-624.pdf9d3eb142-86f6-4393-9996-d9ce6057c5b1The Court reversed the decision and remanded Sheldon Rd. Assoc., L.L.C. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Revision to the Board of Tax Appeals.Sat, 25 Feb 2012 04:11:00 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-613.pdf27d9b4ca-bdb5-4466-911f-a4a756cf557dIn Wilson v. Kasich, the Court denied relators’ claims for the 2012 election cycle because of an unreasonable delay in challenging the apportionment so close to the 2012 elections. However, the Court will issue a separate order for further briefing and oral argument on relators’ claims for the 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020 state legislative elections.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:14:09 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-605.pdfb02debe6-2b75-4bf1-9a02-40fe398a542dIn State ex rel. Schmidt v. Indus. Comm., the Court granted a joint application for dismissal.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:07:16 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-578.pdfc2fd51c1-f180-4cd9-8cd3-3a7c314f68faThe Court affirmed appeals courts’ judgments in two cases: State ex rel. Agosto v. Gallagher and State ex rel. Hudson v. Sutula.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:07:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-562.pdf422df9ee-d6eb-4d7d-9cc1-955823e2afabThe Court affirmed the appeals courts’ judgments in two cases: Akron Paint & Varnish, Inc. v. Gullotta and State ex rel. Parker v. Russo.Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:03:12 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-553.pdf21d737eb-1c60-4cff-a708-795277322008The Court suspended Youngstown attorney William C. Helbley Jr. from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:05:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-520.pdffc4a4927-bd39-40e6-af06-fd947c950518The Court stayed the briefing schedule in Fleenor v. Karr and held the case for a decision in Havel v. Villa St. Joseph.Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:11:41 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-482.pdf68bd9a33-50c8-4779-9b11-104c55d3a44eThe Court remanded Columbus City School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Rev. to the Board of Tax Appeals so that the board may take further action as appropriate.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:11:19 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-450.pdf230a1b9f-9c3d-4696-9571-d8b93ffa1bd4The Court denied appellees' motion to supplement the record in State ex rel. Sziraki v. Bur. of Workers' Comp.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:02:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-435.pdfe67b97d4-efcc-47fe-81e5-a33921e6bb5aThe Court terminated the probation of Hamilton attorney Norbert M. Doellman.Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:01:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-383.pdf1e6ba356-0032-4b7a-9a26-19b56392f9f5The Court ordered counsel for relator in Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Hauck to redact personal identifiers contained in the attachments to relator’s motion to hold respondent in contempt within 10 days.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:02:56 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-380.pdf4f4ccf0e-42cf-44c1-997e-5ae997dc3e35In State v. Group, the Court ordered appellant to submit an amended memorandum in support of jurisdiction that includes the required appeals court opinion within 10 days.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:09:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-336.pdfe7b9fbac-4792-442e-898e-6cf6f7e4b53bThe Court remanded four Cuyahoga County cases to the Board of Tax Appeals so that the board may take further action as appropriate.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:01:56 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-331.pdf845ef8af-9c3e-4af8-8ba1-708783c689d3The Court issued five merit decisions without opinions and 10 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear seven cases, declined to hear 73 cases, and denied motions to reconsider five cases.Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:06:56 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-295.pdf3be95128-049b-4b14-b518-a717ef50e28fThe Court granted appellee’s motion for extension of time to transmit the record in State v. Sowell.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:04:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-284.pdf38e3aa21-e9e0-4407-a56a-4fa9f996a527The Court reinstated Darran D. Winslow to the practice of law.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:06:16 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-251.pdfd771cc21-a202-4d3c-883c-afc6b6fab6d8The Court accepted the resignation of Frederick L. Baker with disciplinary action pending and reinstated Geoffrey L. Oglesby to the practice of law in Ohio.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:17:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-242.pdfbb27cffd-3763-42d2-a384-3e506a4fbc01The Court granted appellant’s motion for extension of time to transmit the record in State v. Sowell.Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:04:46 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-231.pdf68503470-e66a-4a4a-a513-2baf71d0997bThe Court suspended Canfield attorney Michael J. Wagner from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:07:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-213.pdfacd780ab-71ce-4c4c-8c96-426a3713a86eThe Court dismissed O’Neill v. Husted, an expedited election matter, based on relator’s application for dismissal.Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:01:34 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-215.pdfb20d1ed6-75bf-4a07-9548-1546b5d4694dIn Wilson v. Kasich, the Court denied relators’ motions for order protecting the Court’s jurisdiction and for order for compliance with privilege log requirements in a complaint invoking the Court’s original jurisdiction pursuant to Article XI, Section 13 of the Ohio Constitution.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:15:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-168.pdf3c5bf114-69a6-48fa-86f8-118ba8d48c45The Court dismissed one case (Ayers v. Ishler) and referred one case (State ex rel. Kelsey Hayes Co. v. Grashel) to mediation.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:14:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-152.pdf6c26cf34-227b-4f89-80d6-af9618886dd2In Disciplinary Counsel v. Hoppel, the Court reinstated East Liverpool attorney Richard V. Hoppel to the practice of law in the State of Ohio.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:10:56 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-136.pdfdf58c8e7-99a6-4aab-88d3-1de9ef707fa0The Court granted a motion for reconsideration in State v. Billingsley, which had been dismissed because of a missed filing deadline. The Court ordered appellant to file his merit brief in 10 days.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:01:46 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-116.pdf452407b8-a0e7-4e94-b032-13d7fc7cea6cThe Court released the official citations of 10 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:07:39 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-97.pdf1cbc5204-54b2-488e-bc27-67535ea3c1f6In State v. Obermiller, the Court granted appellant’s motion to stay his Feb. 25 execution pending final disposition of the appeal.Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:01:49 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-79.pdfcf2650d0-1ebe-4333-a1df-4b0793977d4dThe Court granted a motion to allow amicus curiae Ohio Employment Lawyers Association to participate in oral argument scheduled for Jan. 17 and share the time allotted to appellant in Lawrence v. Youngstown.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:10:47 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-70.pdf5ab54d49-82cc-4f2a-8c01-a16ecc31e47aIn State ex rel. Waters v. Spaeth, the Court denied a writ of mandamus that sought to compel the Warren County Board of Elections to place relator’s name on the primary ballot as a Republican.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:32:38 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-66.pdfb339dd3e-5325-44d5-b796-247ba6ae8469The Court accepted the resignations of three attorneys with disciplinary action pending: Thomas J. Mirras, Justin D. King and David R. Rhodehamel.Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:16:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-53.pdf5ac9973b-d8d8-4b52-8852-cd821d3dc9d9The Court affirmed judgments in two appeals court cases (State ex rel. Bilaver v. Indus. Comm. and State ex rel. Hough v. Saffold) and reversed and remanded one appeals court case (State ex rel. Wasserman v. Fremont).Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:03:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-35.pdf106f2d4e-4968-4d45-bc72-cfd746c52a0cThe Court reinstated North Royalton attorney Patrick J. O’Malley to the practice of law in Disciplinary Counsel v. O’Malley.Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:02:10 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-19.pdf646b4895-4300-4acd-93e7-969bea5d0169The Court granted appellant’s application for dismissal in State ex rel. Schwebel Baking Co. v. Jones.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:07:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-18.pdf7c06bd43-d3ae-41ca-a1bc-94ed15478084The Court set the briefing schedule in Wilson v. Kasich and denied motions for admission pro hac vice filed by Noah G. Purcell, Kevin J. Hamilton and Abha Khanna.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:55:31 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-7.pdfe5c63249-03b8-412f-95cf-6b854d74c8c8In State v. Dean, the Court granted appellant’s motion to stay his March 23 execution pending final disposition of the appeal.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:16:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-3.pdf7e9d91c5-68c9-44cb-a882-4b9bbfe7b096The Court found Westlake attorney Joseph P. O’Malley in contempt for failure to comply with an previous Court order in In re O’Malley.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:02:21 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2012/2012-ohio-1.pdf6b5a24f0-5d5f-4b81-9d95-bef3329bdd79The Court released the official citations of eight cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form and denied motions for leave filed by vexatious litigators Gregory T. Howard, Sidney T. Lewis and Yvonne D. Webb-Lewis.Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:02:29 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6800.pdf9bf6d5de-b7dc-477a-89b2-4472b1f10146A Commission of Five Judges Appointed by the Supreme Court of Ohio publicly reprimanded attorney and former judicial candidate Mark Davis for his violations of Canon 4 of the Code of Judicial Conduct. He was fined $5,000 and ordered to pay the costs of the proceedings and the complainant’s attorney fees and expenses.Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:41:38 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6771.pdf4db50dad-e361-4b87-940f-1981a1ecae4cIn Peters v. Rock-Tenn Co., the Court removed Clifford M. Weiss from the memorandum in response for failing to file a timely motion for admission pro hac vice according to court rules.Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:14:39 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6747.pdf729cc9cb-af9b-4880-8e1d-a7d3a4dd9b51In State v. Lorraine, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on Jan. 18.Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:09:44 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6724.pdfdbd726fe-e192-4769-900d-c0e648193f13The Court ordered appellant in State v. Hawkinsto file an amended memorandum in support of jurisdiction within 10 days.Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:17:41 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6674.pdfab5a15ab-6715-4688-971d-6e25f2223644The Court entered an interim remedial suspension against attorney John Louis Lemieux.Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:57:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6613.pdfeb90e31d-5d03-45ee-8d0c-a7300ac1d500The Court affirmed the appeals court judgment in State ex rel. Nelson v. Russo and denied a motion by respondent for extension of time to pay costs in Columbus Bar Assn. v. Williams.Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:06:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6619.pdfc5deba5d-ed60-4219-84d7-6cd155ba67a1In Brown v. Seneca County Board of Commissioners (2011-2133), the Court denied relators’ motion for temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, and emergency alternative writ of mandamus and also denied relators’ motion for a special process server.Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:08:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6556.pdfe34121dc-11fa-4982-893a-208298ed6710The Court issued 15 merit decisions without opinions and 13 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear nine cases, declined to hear 78 cases, denied motions to reconsider 11 cases and granted motions to reconsider three cases. The Court also denied motions for reconsideration in 10 cases but granted motions to stay the mandate pending the outcome of a decision in In re J.V.Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:12:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6549.pdf392175d5-716b-4b24-ad89-31bcb4cdbcffIn State ex rel. Sears Roebuck & Co. v. Indus. Comm., the Court affirmed the appeals court judgment. The Court also denied respondents motion for leave to file supplemental materials outside of the record in State ex re. DeWine v. GMAC Mtge., L.L.C.Mon, 26 Dec 2011 01:06:25 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6551.pdf406ff526-b827-416b-8418-e6884704686dIn State ex rel. Brown v. Seneca Cty. Bd. of Commrs., the Court ordered respondents to file a response by 10 a.m. Wednesday to relator’s motion for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, and emergency alternative writ.Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:02:42 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6506.pdf86cc4b2a-1381-4fbb-80a7-dc33223b432fThe Court released the official citations of nine cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form, denied a motion for leave filed by vexatious litigators Sidney T. Lewis and Yvonne D. Webb-Lewis and dismissed two cases.Sun, 25 Dec 2011 03:10:25 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6508.pdf3a636864-d07c-453f-b0b9-59c7619ffec0The Court ordered that the respondent in Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Lemieux shall file a response, if any, to relator’s motion for interim remedial suspension on or before December 21, 2011.Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:26:08 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6478.pdfce446d4a-e35c-4179-ba8d-c99e2f3f59afThe Court set two execution dates: Nov. 14, 2013, in State v. Phillips and Jan. 16, 2014, in State v. McGuire.Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:05:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6419.pdfddaa6116-547b-4e8c-8e66-5d179bf8e4a4The Court issued three merit decisions with opinions, issued three procedural rulings, reinstated attorney Jacqueline Souel Downey to the practice of law and referred six cases to mediation.Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:05:32 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6395.pdfe90ce53d-cf18-497d-8931-a8c7bac29e9dThe Court publicly reprimanded Kent attorney Eric R. Fink in Akron Bar Assn. v. Fink.Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:13:26 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6399.pdffa22e94d-4c9d-4ba9-948e-fb590ccffaa6In Innovative Technologies Corp. v. Advanced Mgt. Technology, Inc., the Court ordered appellee to file a response to appellant’s motion to stay enforcement of judgment pending appeal by Friday.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:04:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6362.pdf01530ad9-afd7-4827-abef-bf1c7435dc90The Court denied appellant’s motion for stay of execution of the judgment and sentence of the trial court in State v. Ogle.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:01:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6353.pdfaa9199c5-3876-4de2-b742-6bde208498d1The Court granted appellant’s motion to stay the 12th District’s judgment pending appeal in D.W. v. T.L.Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:35:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6320.pdf22ad327a-7a0b-4be9-8777-81ffb431edfbThe Court released the official citations of 13 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:02:18 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6277.pdf180c9a53-7c49-4a0e-8261-2caf70eea571The Court ordered respondent in Disciplinary Counsel v. Squire to refile the motion to place documents under seal along with the appropriate number of copies according to court rule within 10 days.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:03:31 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6251.pdf8298eba3-22b1-4e54-8919-6f5907e73f5fIn White v. Leimbach, the Court reversed the judgment of the appeals court and reinstated the verdict of the trial court.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:18:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6250.pdf6b12dd62-ab67-4a6f-8ec6-6eba9494417aThe Court denied appellant’s motion to stay the appeals court judgment in Griffin v. State Med. Bd. of Ohio.Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:08:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6237.pdfb9827f37-74cd-4c80-a22b-2ab353077a4fThe Court granted appellant’s application to dismiss Modern Real Estate Invest. V. McIntyre, Kahn & Kruse.Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:00:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6228.pdf1af9b938-c41b-4b25-848d-fdd5c8d30200The Court denied appellee’s motion to dismiss in Reynoldsburg City School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. Licking Hts. Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn. and ordered appellant to file an amended memorandum in support of jurisdiction by Friday.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:12:21 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6193.pdf583e6fed-0946-4c6d-9520-b61b9d14e118The Court dismissed the cross-appeal in Schafer v. Soderberg & Schafer CPAs, L.L.C. because of a missed filing deadline.Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:14:47 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6177.pdf7fc44ade-4921-41ae-9bc3-534a3f9463fdIn Goering v. Lacher, the Court granted appellant’s expedited motion for stay to prevent adverse action on Dec. 2, 2011.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:50:20 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6142.pdf9af76cb8-af67-4372-9027-fdc4096ce8a6In addition, the Court granted a joint motion of appellant and amici curiae National Juvenile Defender Center to share oral argument time allotted to appellant in In Re: M.W., which is scheduled for Dec. 6.Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:36:15 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6143.pdf9378b838-2d4b-4390-987f-61044ad8e162In Goering v. Lacher, the Court ordered that any response to appellant’s expedited motion for stay is due by 4 p.m. Dec. 1, 2011.Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:00:44 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6124.pdf3f04f6c3-048e-4846-88a5-468c253fa927The Court granted motions for reconsiderations and accepted appeals in two cases: State v. Campbell and State v. Gilbert.Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:08:24 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6115.pdfd6328555-3285-4dc9-8b69-50ef38dc1fdfThe Court granted a motion for leave by Cameron Creek Apartments to intervene as an appellee in Cameron Creek Apts. V. Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:05:42 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6091.pdf82458e7d-043c-4922-a5cc-70e757b30e9bThe Court released the official citations of five cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:01:46 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6088.pdfb5a0fdd1-08f5-4bc1-8661-400bed8f68b8In Strothers v. Mayor of E. Cleveland, the Court granted in part the motion to lift the mediation stay, returned the case to the regular docket and set the briefing schedule.Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:47:16 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6048.pdfbabda855-1e57-46d5-b46f-9bd1484a9510The Court denied respondent’s motion to dissolve his interim remedial suspension in Akron Bar Assn. Certified Grievance Commt. v. Walkley.Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:03:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-6027.pdf721876c1-8a43-496e-b810-8d88d661c312The Court dismissed State ex rel. Richard v. Brown and found Donald L. Richard to be a vexatious litigator prohibiting him from continuing or instituting legal proceedings in the Supreme Court without first obtaining leave.Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:03:19 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5980.pdf072ce223-cc6d-4724-a372-9370799086eaThe Court dismissed State v. Billingsley because of a missed filing deadline.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:07:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5933.pdf5ce0455c-cf65-45cc-97ef-cc4165ac99c4The Court ordered counsel for respondent in Disciplinary Counsel v. Squire to redact personal identifiers contained in the motion for reconsideration within 10 days.Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:01:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5911.pdf30f28d73-486f-4e25-aa60-53af8471e542The Court struck the pages over the 15-page limit in appellant's memorandum in support of jurisdiction in State v. Rittner.Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:02:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5883.pdf23720e81-49f4-41f1-9021-9a0977e2f691The Court granted a motion for delayed appeal in State v. Simons and ordered appellant to file a memorandum in support of jurisdiction within 30 days.Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:03:19 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5879.pdf54694eeb-8f57-48e3-a0d3-b20c4450934eThe Court granted respondent’s motion in Disciplinary Counsel v. Eynon for remand and the review of the case by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline will be limited to mitigation evidence.Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:04:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5881.pdfe15d2107-1827-4a03-bd05-5774751457f0The Court denied the renewed motion for stay of execution pending completion of appellate litigation in State v. Brooks.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:45:32 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5880.pdfb6f3aa3f-2e79-4831-bff5-a9b8b314057dThe Court ordered appellee to file responses to the memorandum in support of jurisdiction and motion for stay, if any, by 5:15 p.m. today in State v. Brooks.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:37:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5818.pdf6f8a7ca5-d4d4-49b4-9165-b22c9cee6635The Court granted appellant’s motion to file the supplement to his merit brief under seal in State ex rel. Jean-Baptiste v. Kirsch.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:02:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5853.pdff3d78f4f-eaad-4be0-b79c-c5ffa6add39eThe Court denied a motion for a stay of execution in State v. Brooks.Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:14:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5782.pdfe10d47bf-7ce1-4885-9470-0ebfaf2e57ddThe Court granted a joint motion of appellants and amici curiae to share oral argument time allotted to appellants in State ex rel. Ohio Attorney Gen. v. Shelly Holding Co., which is scheduled for Nov. 16.Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:04:32 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5773.pdfd395ea4d-6470-4100-b49f-4c87815c437bThe Court sanctioned Patrick E. Moeves to 30 days in jail for his contempt in failing to comply with a Sept. 16, 2008, order.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:04:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5700.pdf823d1de7-bdaa-4679-9193-5e4a226852f7In State ex rel. Buoscio v. DeWeese, the Court determined the case should proceed as an appeal of right rather than a discretionary appeal as originally filed.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:03:18 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5701.pdff7a636ab-bfeb-4fd5-8535-1ceb94da49e6The five-judge commission appointed by the Court to consider In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Davisissued an interim cease and desist order related to respondent’s campaign materials.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:32:39 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5698.pdfd7d2878f-e7eb-4a7f-a797-290bb55893f9The Court denied motions in State v. Brooks for stay of execution pending completion of competency determination appellate litigation (and supplemental memo and declaration), for stay of execution pending motion for new trial litigation, and for stay of execution while the Ohio death penalty system is studied.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:06:31 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5674.pdff324958e-a7bd-440d-9b0f-946164cc70e9The Court denied a motion by appellant to strike appelle’s motion to set an execution date in State v. Landrum.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:06:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5680.pdfdc9777ed-2542-4fd1-8c29-0ba5a691dfe8The Court announced the membership of the five-judge commission to consider the hearing panel’s report in In re Judicial Campaign Complaint Against Davis.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:11:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5648.pdf574313cb-b5f8-4566-ba18-93a1a66b0b77The Court ordered the Cuyahoga County prosecutor’s office to file by noon on Friday Nov. 4 responses to motions by death row prisoner Reginald Brooks seeking stays of his scheduled execution pending completion of a competency determination, resolution of a motion for a new trial and completion of a recently-commenced study of Ohio’s death penalty system.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:09:51 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5643.pdf7347cd1a-8e6c-4743-b4b7-6b6232eb3d82The Court acted on a joint motion and remanded S. Euclid-Lyndhurst City School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Revision to the Board of Tax Appeals so that the board may take further action as appropriate.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:03:46 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5605.pdfc9b368e2-0b28-4c5a-8a41-cbceec9a7ea8The Court accepted two discretionary appeals in State v. Griffis and State v. Turner but held them for a decision in State v. Qualls.Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:01:29 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5604.pdfc24629f5-36e8-48da-be8b-885c1bf4ab36The Court denied respondent's motion to dissolve and/or modify the Court's Oct. 13 interim felony conviction suspension order in In re: McElroy.Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:04:50 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5570.pdffc4dabf7-a738-433d-8bd4-5d05cbdc4284The Court suspended Westerville attorney Frederick L. Baker and Kentucky attorney Donald L. Richardson from the practice of law on an interim basis because of felony convictions.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:01:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5509.pdfc90e42ba-ca3d-466e-a3b7-e899094a0073The Court granted appellant’s motion to supplement the record in State v. McKelton, a death penalty appeal from Butler County.Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:01:28 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5488.pdfbc637ed3-f991-4a11-bc39-1d9b1c2e3ec6The Court denied a motion for reconsideration in State ex rel. Ohioans for Fair Dists. V. Husted.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:06:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5477.pdf1ce1c44f-6342-407a-8ec6-1ece43816853The Court announced that State v. Gwen is no longer held for a decision in another case and ordered the parties to brief an issue cited in the appeals court’s journal entry.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:04:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5478.pdf6f272e7c-b6d4-46dd-b420-6cbe93d94afeThe Court announced that the judicial campaign complaint against Michelle Wagner has been dismissed by the five-judge commission appointed to review the hearing panel’s report.Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:25:40 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5473.pdf19e9c07f-6001-4e94-856f-eb58402b3e58In State v. Brooks, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on Nov. 15.Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:03:24 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5455.pdf87deae42-f6f9-42c6-9201-5d7f91c30a89The Court granted motions to set execution dates in Lorain County case State v. Post for Jan. 16, 2013, and in Cuyahoga County case State v. Mitts for Sept. 25, 2013.Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:09:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5430.pdf4707c6e8-b5b6-4c6d-a714-d3b7fb6bacf2In Hillman v. Brown, the Court determined that the case should proceed as an appeal of right.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:09:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5411.pdfbfea83b9-7cc6-4bb6-aba6-2434904bdff3The Court accepted attorney Eric J. Strawser's resignation from the practice of law with disciplinary action pending.Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:01:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5372.pdf87de95b5-1cd3-4002-bf94-e77696f65969The Court reinstated attorney David J. Robinson to the practice of law in Ohio.Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:05:29 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5358.pdf37dc082f-4f89-4980-af93-79567005e31bThe Court granted a motion for reconsideration in Dawson Ins., Inc. v. Freund, stayed the briefing schedule and held the case for a decision in Arnott v. Arnott.Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:03:00 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5352.pdf3492b274-b1d1-49b0-8532-94759e66449bThe appellant in State v. Ervin must inform the Court of the status of an appeals court motion to certify a conflict within 14 days.Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:05:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5309.pdfc372e035-e7dc-4858-a07d-1ca907a2ccaeThe Court granted appellant's motion to supplement the record in State v. Short.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:02:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5334.pdf4c7eba02-ca22-4d20-9d59-79d517a37731The Court granted a writ of mandamus in State ex rel. Ohioans for Fair Dists. V. Husted that subjects recently adopted legislation, which establishes new congressional districts, to referendum.Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:36:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5260.pdfb53f2bff-21aa-4b9e-8ec5-2ecea24b5235The Court publicly reprimanded Wickliffe attorney David M. Lynch based on an order from the Supreme Court of Arizona.Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:01:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5244.pdff2221328-c526-4295-8993-27671eb146e6The Court suspended Cleveland attorney Kenneth K. McElroy from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:09:10 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5236.pdfc4b3dd7c-e815-40e6-847b-9b542cf0acccThe Court granted relator’s application for dismissal in State ex rel. Cincinnati Enquirer v. Dinkelacker.Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:02:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5237.pdf75d8cf81-eb56-4d92-a716-ef46537b4d40The Chief Justice named three retired judges to a special commission to consider whether the Shelby County sheriff should be suspended.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:03:56 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5218.pdf265ff187-5c2f-435a-ae35-1334cdbd9f0cThe Court returned four cases to the regular docket from mediation.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:12:25 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5219.pdf84e65fe0-3410-4014-8eae-9af0790b4188The Court granted an expedited alternative writ in State ex rel. Ohioans for Fair Dists. V. Husted and set a deadline of noon on Oct. 12 as the due date for the parties’ evidence and briefs.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:46:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5205.pdf3fc743af-8bd7-409f-9b92-0ff93ed6b1afThe Court referred three cases to mediation and returned one cases to the regular docket from mediation (Bedford Bd. of Edn. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Revision).Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:04:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5183.pdf7014f8da-1f40-4271-bd19-41bbe7841f87The Court switched the case that U.S. Bank, N.A. v. Perry had been held for a decision to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. v. Schwartzwald.Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:02:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5139.pdf89d833b0-9998-4e62-bafc-1064558f54b5The Court suspended Dublin attorney Robert C. Schuler from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:08:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5138.pdf1879dd16-1455-4701-9066-fbdb0504662cThe Court announced the membership of the five-judge commission that will consider a Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline hearing panel report about a judicial campaign complaint lodged against Michelle Wagner.Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:31:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5129.pdfdc4d94ce-b782-4c8f-b985-0d1ca24c51c5The Court dismissed Fireman’s Fund Ins. Co. V. Hartford Acc. And Indemn. Co. after reviewing the preliminary memoranda and determining it will not answer the certified question of state law from U.S. District Court.Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:05:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5087.pdfef49cfee-76e8-4cd7-86c3-d85d822e4e9bThe Court denied respondent’s motion in State ex rel. ESPN, Inc. v. Ohio State Univ. for referral to mediation and for stay of the scheduling entry.Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:05:47 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-5050.pdf2a6a54f0-71fa-44a7-93a5-2c360db4292aThe Court suspended the law license of Ohio attorney James Warren Margulies on an interim basis upon the certification of a felony conviction. The Court also issued several official final opinions of previously announced cases and announced two procedural rulings.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:14:51 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4945.pdf97880e7a-6d98-4042-b6c2-8732a4296a2aThe Court ordered the relator in State ex rel. ESPN, Inc. v. Ohio State Univ. to file a response, if any, to respondent’s motion for referral to mediation and stay of scheduling by noon Oct. 3.Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:20:25 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4944.pdfc5c2a018-1996-43ea-982c-defe7cd67452The Court granted a joint motion of appellee and amicus curiae Cuyahoga County Public Defender for the public defender to share oral argument time allotted to appellee in State v. Ginley, which is scheduled for Oct. 4.Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:06:00 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4916.pdf6699f95e-9fb7-4f38-ab90-f805f31a6f75The Court denied appellant's motion in Jackson v. Bartec, Inc. to extend time for oral argument scheduled for Oct. 19.Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:10:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4876.pdf208b246b-fa3d-4389-bd49-6c6d6f3bf777The Court denied petitioner's motion for mediation as moot in Blair v. State.Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:04:20 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4836.pdf880068f0-efff-4d95-bfb3-f814957ba3f4The Court referred one case to mediation (State ex rel. Carkido v. Indus. Comm.) and returned three cases to the regular docket from mediation.Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:07:17 -0400http://www.sc.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4776.pdf5ca93b92-5a43-481c-b2ba-06d1359d4c40The Court denied appellant's motion in State v. Johnson to extend time for oral argument scheduled for Oct. 19.Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:06:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4751.pdf0fde5984-15f7-4966-85a9-0b40c5505ebaThe Court granted an alternative writ and set a briefing schedule in State ex rel. ESPN, Inc. v. Ohio State Univ.Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:09:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4768.pdf60aff433-9e3b-47b4-a23d-268d3abafaf0In two related cases scheduled for oral argument on Wednesday, Sept. 21, Essman v. Portsmouth (2010-1970) and Essman v. Portsmouth (2010-2253), the Court granted appellant's application for dismissal and cancelled the oral argument.Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:56:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4732.pdf11ce2f81-c6cb-4c25-86ed-4846508c2345The Court reversed the appeals court in State ex rel. Tindira v. Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund and granted a writ to compel the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund and its board of trustees to grant a police officer's claim for disability benefits.Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:08:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4675.pdf912167ca-e8b5-404c-b11f-fd8881e8ccd9The Court dismissed State ex rel. Shipman v. Allen based on the relator's application for dismissal.Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:04:19 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4658.pdf857f07f2-36a6-4802-9702-6510c11a7d62The Court denied a motion for reconsideration in State ex rel. Julnes v. S. Euclid City Council, in which the Court granted on Sept. 7 a writ of mandamus to compel council to either repeal a zoning amendment ordinance or submit it to a vote of the city’s electors on Nov. 8.Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:16:18 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4622.pdffb28ac11-8204-4299-90bb-93656a723dc4Mike Gilb will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot for Mason City Council based on the Court’s ruling in State ex rel. Miller v. Warren Cty. Bd. of Elections in which it denied a writ of prohibition to prevent the board from certifying his candidacy.Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:18:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4605.pdfe4e7124b-a51f-4149-88a2-6b728716227eThe Court suspended former judge Bridget M. McCafferty from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:05:10 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4552.pdf472fe4a8-8979-4620-97ca-6d2d7364c4c4The Court remanded one case to the Board of Tax Appeals (IB Property Holdings, L.L.C. v. Hamilton Cty. Bd. of Revision) and dismissed an appeal from the Board of Tax Appeals (Cincinnati School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. Hamilton Cty. Bd. of Revision).Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:02:23 -0400http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4553.pdfc5c4ea09-e10d-4056-ab0d-19d10ee22be8A candidate for Toledo Municipal Court and a candidate for Sylvania Township Trustee will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot based on decisions by the Court in State ex rel. Coble v. Lucas Cty. Bd. of Elections and State ex rel. Mahoney v. Lucas Cty. Bd. of Elections.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:04:55 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4521.pdfdb9e680b-24b6-41d4-b469-a2860ddcb661The Court granted motions to file under seal appendices to merit briefs of the appellant and amicus curiae In re J. V.Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:08:53 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4504.pdfa72f923c-7d8c-4368-98cc-3f737d17ff0aIn State ex rel. Rankin v. Moore, the Court denied a motion to strike the appendix and supplement to the appellant’s merit brief, ordered the appellant to immediately serve appellee with the appendix and supplement, and set a Sept. 19, 2011 deadline for the filing of appellee’s merit brief.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:39:28 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4496.pdf88f97651-0cee-402f-853b-a4dc9053c5c6The Court granted appellant’s application for dismissal in State ex rel. Crooks v. Corbin.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:01:31 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4495.pdfbc439caf-5533-4854-adb5-06c57a0ba25aIn State ex rel. Julnes v. S. Euclid City Council, the Court granted a writ of mandamus to compel council to either repeal a zoning amendment ordinance or submit it to a vote of the city’s electors on Nov. 8.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:13:47 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4483.pdf8fa6c259-e357-4cb4-bd18-ce858700a66dThe Court suspended attorneys Lewis E. Williams Jr. and E. Earl Miller Jr. from the practice of law but stayed the suspensions on conditions.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:06:50 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4449.pdf8edd538a-c6d6-4418-aaa6-1f8248415d80In State v. Short, a death penalty case from Montgomery County, the Court granted appellant’s motions for stay of execution scheduled for Jan. 9, 2013, and appointment of counsel. The stay shall remain in effect until exhaustion of all state postconviction proceedings, including any appeals. The Court also appointed the Ohio Public Defender’s office to represent appellant.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:02:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4444.pdf4eccb5a9-6554-4859-804c-84210cbf5c65In Moore v. Middletown, the Court denied appellee’s motion to reschedule the Sept. 6 oral argument.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:45:53 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4429.pdfb10aee87-9b2e-4014-9735-2ad0159eef7cThe Court granted a joint motion of appellants and amicus curiae state of Ohio to share allotted oral argument time in Havel v. Villa St. Joseph, which is scheduled for Sept. 21.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:03:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4401.pdf1b371dec-6f4d-45b8-bf81-8a812bb923acThe Court terminated the probation of Shaker Heights attorney David P. Kraus.Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:04:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4399.pdfeaf570f8-4a8b-4292-ad8c-fd206a393339In State ex rel. Edwards Land Co., Ltd. v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court granted a writ of prohibition to prevent a Liberty Township zoning amendment from appearing on the Nov. 8, 2011, general election ballot.Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:34:31 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4382.pdf7f3b5354-919e-42a8-b3ab-1a3907d3beccThe Court suspended attorney Jana B. DeLoach from the practice of law but stayed the suspension on conditionsWed, 07 Sep 2011 15:03:34 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4346.pdf1bec32ad-8e04-407e-a248-a91a973b80f6In State v. Slagle (1990-1815), the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on Sept. 20.Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:07:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4277.pdffd237047-54b5-44e1-8b79-b4e88b9d92dfThe Court released the official citations of eight cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form. In addition, the Court referred two cases to mediation and returned three cases to the regular docket from mediation.Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:05:17 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4244.pdf0b58fb42-cb89-48d7-ad82-e458805b2f5dThe Court granted a joint motion for divided oral argument time in Am. Chem. Soc. v. Leadscope, Inc. Amicus curiae will share the allotted time of the appellant on Sept. 7.Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:08:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4228.pdfed71b298-687c-4f45-947b-284049e3f646The Court granted motions to set execution dates in Lake County case State v. Treesh (1998-2542) for March 6, 2013, and in Richland County case State v. Smith (1999-0905) for May 1, 2013.Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:05:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4217.pdf48408681-a34a-489e-9de2-bc95b4630b67The Court issued three merit decisions with opinions, 31 merit decisions without opinions, 50 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear four cases, declined to hear 90 cases, and denied motions to reconsider 23 cases.Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:03:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4221.pdfcd4bc556-b903-4086-b681-9f06e44ddc3aThe Court denied appellant’s motion for a stay of the appeals court’s mandate in Brammer v. Brammer.Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:16:49 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4196.pdfc0c44207-0692-4c15-811b-cbdaf08406faThe Court affirmed in part and reversed in part State v. Dunlap, which concerned gross sexual imposition involving victims under 13. The case was remanded to the Eighth District Court of Appeals for reclassification of Dunlap’s sex-offender status in light of the Supreme Court’s July 13 decision in State v. Williams.Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:12:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4146.pdf3412d1d3-9343-45e6-9b59-57646f5eb05aThe Court suspended Westlake attorney Joseph P. O’Malley from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:08:19 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4166.pdf080610a5-3579-4c7b-a2d7-9cc2c004d0deIn Brammer v Brammer, the Court granted a motion for expedited consideration of the motion for stay and ordered that appellee file a response to appellant’s motion for stay of the court of appeals’ mandate no later than Monday, August 22, 2011 at 4 p.m.Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:42:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4106.pdf0ba5f3aa-547f-411a-a9a7-434137603bd5Court dismisses ProgressOhio.org v Kasich for lack of jurisdiction.Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:10:25 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4083.pdf38f08f7f-2622-4cfb-8a80-3ca9e2e487a3The Court issued a slip opinion in State ex rel. Otten v. Henderson (2010-2223) and denied a motion for reconsideration in State ex rel. Brown v. Ruehlman (2010-1988). The Court also issued five motions and procedural rulings.Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:01:21 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4060.pdfa8f088c1-ffc0-4052-9fe7-0518e1235aa5The Court announced three merit decisions with opinions and issued orders in six separate attorney discipline matters.Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:03:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4043.pdf84082c16-1a7c-4220-ac5d-7cd8dd93773bThe Court affirmed appeals courts’ judgments in State v. Hughes and State v. Holloway and reversed the appeals court’s judgment in Pendergraft v. Watts.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:03:20 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4016.pdfb6c08789-5d4a-4f01-baec-20d69d0c89c6The Court released the official citations of seven cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:01:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4001.pdfbf47dadd-94da-44a0-9799-866d50c5afadThe Court granted a motion to reschedule oral argument in Havel v. Villa St. Joseph originally scheduled for Sept. 20. Oral argument will now take place the next day on Sept. 21.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:05:41 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3948.pdf91bb190a-20d0-47ff-9958-03877bcd59a4The Court granted a motion to expedite, issued an alternative writ and set a briefing schedule in State ex rel. Edwards Land Co., Ltd. v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:01:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3936.pdfa081a066-99ff-4fbf-9462-c09bc3046061The Court suspended Westlake attorney William Mitchell Jr. from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:01:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3917.pdfa15665a1-df95-4076-b725-28ee26c0160eThe Court granted appellant's application for dismissal in In re Application of E. Ohio Gas Co.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:06:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3878.pdf53ff3689-ded4-454e-99bd-ad799592786eThe Court referred five cases to mediation and released the official citations of 13 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:02:46 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3882.pdf957e9929-2b54-49ad-8c4a-ca16b1ae9cfbThe Court set a briefing schedule for Rothenberg v. Husted, which was filed as a challenge pursuant to Article II, Section 1g of the Ohio Constitution.Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:24:39 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3838.pdf0aac84f8-4f10-4839-bc93-3b05332e6274The Court terminated the probation of Boardman attorney Albert A. Palombaro.Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:01:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3793.pdf7154bdd1-1d91-498f-9293-b590d6917fbaThe Court remanded Maple Hts. City School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Revision to the Board of Tax Appeals so that the board may take further action as appropriate.Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:31:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3783.pdf54c88e18-b0fa-4c60-8625-1ed4e79fcbd5The Court ordered the parties in Disciplinary Counsel v. Brown to file memoranda in 10 days that updates the Court on the status of proceedings concerning a previous contempt order in this case.Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:05:16 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3740.pdf25c67830-483c-443a-8a00-a6fd1735be32The Court issued Official Reports versions of slip opinions previously released in eight cases and also issued motions and procedural rulings in Chesler v. Dollar Bank, Fed. Sav. Bank (2011-0874) and State v. Smith (2011-0811).Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:02:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3729.pdfe740936c-d88e-429a-a702-e83d859150b9In State v. Estrada-Lopez (2010-0659), the Court sua sponte temporarily stayed the briefing schedule pending a ruling on appellee’s motion for stay of briefing and further ordered that appellant shall file a response to the motion for stay of briefing no later than Wednesday, August 3, 2011. Also, the Court ordered that respondent may file a response to relator’s motion for interim remedial suspension on or before August 4, 2011 in Akron Bar Assn. Certified Grievance Commt. v. Walkley (2011-1283).Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:19:39 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3710.pdfb9047c73-c6cf-400d-961f-f8a2415042baThe Court granted a motion for reconsideration in Rumpke Sanitary Landfill v. Colerain Twp. (2011-0181), accepting the discretionary appeal on Proposition of Law Nos. I and II.Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:13:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3672.pdfbb87196f-c8dc-4508-8feb-206f4e56ecd4The Court upheld the Montgomery County conviction and death sentence of Duane Short of Middletown and also issued a stayed one-year suspension from the practice of law for a Butler County attorney.Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:14:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3643.pdf16ae84e7-ae94-4951-9dde-2294d192bd11The Court granted motions for licensed out-of-state lawyers to participate in In re M.W. (2011-0215). Also, dismissed two casers: State ex rel GMS Mgt. Co., Inc. v. Vivo (2010-1669) and State ex rel Brown v. Ruehlman (2010-1988).Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:01:17 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3620.pdf75e8c1ef-f8cf-4027-8645-74e2566ffaf7Court announced three slip opinions replaced by Ohio Official Reports versions. Also, ordered that the appellant shall file merit brief on or before August 8, 2011, in State v. Lloyd (2011-0212).Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:08:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3607.pdf3730d92f-18c1-42ae-9911-fde667edee10The Court suspended Dayton attorney Craig W. Saunders from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:02:19 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3572.pdf870b9e52-fd99-461b-97a8-787a74af8d71The Court ordered the appellant in Pevets v. Crain Communications, Inc. to file an amended memorandum in support of jurisdiction within 10 days that complies with all provisions of the Rules of Practice.Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:01:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3558.pdf2120de3b-0092-4519-b7fa-9b89be84e446The Court remanded Freudenberg NOK Gen. Partnership v. Testa to the Board of Tax Appeals so that the board may take further action as appropriate.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:06:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3538.pdfeced0e33-636b-4faa-b694-eaeaa0b2d591The Court referred one case to mediation and returned five cases to the regular docket from mediation.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:01:28 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3515.pdf41c0fba5-4119-4c44-a85a-965c1aa1f3d4The Court released the official citation of one case, State ex rel. Paneto v. Matos, that was previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:02:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3483.pdf396fd83a-d34c-4657-9a26-4da9a7b6ce50The Court denied two motions for leave filed by vexatious litigator Robert Grundstein.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:02:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3456.pdfc6d834a6-7cf9-4f2b-b430-250b326e157cThe Court granted a motion to set a briefing schedule in a Summit County death penalty case, State v. Craig, that had been stayed pending the outcome of a U.S. Supreme Court decision in Bullcoming v. New Mexico.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:02:16 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3453.pdf3b2d5a44-6d40-48e4-b2d1-cc2e2818b377The Court denied appellee’s motion for stay of the mandate pending review on certiorari in In re D.B.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:04:19 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3436.pdf016174d3-3440-4294-821d-8c7e8e1d82b7The Court affirmed the decision of the State Board of Tax Appeals in Plain Local Schools Bd. of Edn. v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Revision.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:03:10 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3416.pdffed66737-8889-4f54-8b14-025bdca0e13bThe Court suspended attorney Thomas V. Malorzo from the practice of law in Ohio for four years, with two years stayed on the condition of probation.Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:01:51 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3386.pdf70976049-ff8c-4ed3-b111-1e7a95d1ce6aThe Court granted a motion to stay the appeals court judgment in Rowell v. Smith and denied a motion to stay the appeals court judgment entry during appeal and request for oral argument in Leak v. State Med. Bd. of Ohio.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:35:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3360.pdf4b6ea19e-5c98-4041-a169-999e2bf16e8cThe Court announced four merit decisions with opinions, including Rhodes v. New Philadelphia and an attorney discipline case.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:23:38 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3244.pdff3320511-988d-4667-91f7-7139ae04267cIn Ward v. United Foundries, Inc., the Court answered the certified question in the negative and affirmed the appeals court’s judgment.Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:04:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3333.pdf0b664939-36ce-4541-879f-7144fc0d712fThe Court granted motions to set execution dates in State v. Eley on July 26, 2012, and in State v. Palmer on Sept. 20, 2012.Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:23:15 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3336.pdfb31a062c-d95d-4dc4-81b9-2293ad7a4459In State ex rel. Data Trace Info. Sys., L.L.C. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Recorder, the Court ordered that the April 26 stipulation is not charged to either party.Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:08:25 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3282.pdf56763fce-6b68-4385-8e12-255ab7f7613cIn State ex rel Jean-Baptiste v. Kirsch, the Court denied appellant’s motion to file under seal the motion to stay the trial court proceedings.Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:02:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3255.pdf87b3e840-ee2a-415c-b9ad-7619aeadd996In Leak v. State Med. Bd. of Ohio, the Court ordered appellee to file a response to appellant’s motion for stay by 4 p.m. Tuesday.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:17:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3209.pdf427ac053-f680-442b-a49a-4ad8d679aa22The Court denied a motion for leave to file a petition for writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, and quo warranto by vexatious litigator Larry E. Ealy, finding it to be without merit.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:03:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3175.pdf4b17a023-dde9-4f71-9a3b-5feccac459f3In Diplomate Health Care, L.L.C. v. Coury, the Court granted appellant's motion to stay the appeals court's judgment.Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:02:09 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3135.pdfb706a70d-da97-42cb-bbce-001d04235b1fIn State v. Smith, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on July 19.Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:03:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3133.pdf7a20c52b-89a3-4458-af7d-5ccfce9c4ea0The Court denied appellant's expedited motion to stay the trial court proceedings in State ex rel Jean-Baptiste v. Kirsch.Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:32:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3108.pdf981bcd14-4932-42be-bd3f-1eeeea15928eIn Schwering v. TRW Vehicle Safety Sys., Inc., the Court ordered that petitioners' brief in the certified question of state law case is due within 30 days of the filing of the record.Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:04:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3078.pdf14253619-46e4-451e-ac8f-243f20212e12The Court granted two applications for dismissal in Cincinnati Ins. Co. v. Dorsey Reconditioning, Inc. and Buckeye Check Cashing, II, Inc. v. Stansbury.Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:04:26 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3044.pdfdb20c979-d38e-44e4-98a9-077dc4196c23The Court remanded Columbus City Schools Bd. of Edn. v. Testa to the Board of Tax Appeals for further proceedings.Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:11:56 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2905.pdfa2513282-4d67-4a42-afc2-117620777301The Court asked the parties in In re Adoption of M.B. to brief two issues after determining a conflict exists with separate appeals court decisions on each issue.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:05:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3019.pdf8cae94a9-8257-4c55-b6d9-132c87e52ba0The Court denied a mandamus writ sought in State ex rel. Am. Subcontractors Assn., Inc. v. Ohio State Univ.Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:05:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2981.pdfba67f548-e47b-479e-ab7f-46ca960d9d45The Court released the official citations of two cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:01:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2940.pdf37a364dd-867a-4f19-b72c-0a2c47ffd71cThe Court issued several motion and procedural rulings dealing with out-of-state attorneys seeking pro hac vice admission.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:03:51 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2898.pdf36c76112-3843-49b5-a50d-09b5ed8fe6acThe Court suspended Chesterland attorney Charles H. Manning from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:17:15 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2877.pdf1537da2c-227a-4fd2-9247-621725dc417dThe Court reinstated Rebecca C. Gee to the practice of law.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:04:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2861.pdf04c3ece0-64e5-42a1-b5f1-a6a169137c4aIn Diplomate Health Care, L.L.C. v. Coury, the Court ordered appellee to file a response by Thursday to appellants’ motion to stay the appeals court judgment.Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:19:08 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2861.pdfa36c5a2c-3d26-4a02-9d2a-09745f3b149cThe Court granted motions in State v. Wiles and State v. Awkal to set execution dates in 2012 for Mark W. Wiles and Abdul H. Awkal.Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:01:21 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2835.pdf0869fa98-23e5-4a78-8a74-ba39f9078870In State v. Morris, the Court granted appellee’s motion, as an indigent client, to appoint Medina attorney David C. Sheldon to represent appellee.Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:05:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2805.pdf73b16298-6dd9-4eee-91ee-4c87db044ee4In State ex rel. Williams v. Sieve, the Court determined the case should proceed as an appeal of right rather than a discretionary appeal as originally filed.Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:02:24 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2774.pdf3bd6c1ab-154a-4577-8d09-86489cb2a197In State v. Dunn, the Court granted attorney Gary Schaengold’s motion to withdraw as appellee’s retained counsel and appointed Schaengold under a Court rule allowing for the appointment of counsel for an indigent party in a felony case.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:04:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2763.pdf73d3272c-288e-455a-ae19-535d2d55fcbbIn State v. Davis, the Court 6-1 denied motion for immediate stay of the court of appeals' decision and execution of the sentence.Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:52:20 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2686.pdf1eac487a-6c34-4e9d-bc65-63e1800eb8a4The Court issued two merit decisions without opinions by dismissing In re Application of R.E. Burger Units 4 & 5 and Blackshear v. Santiago.Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:04:46 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2724.pdfea0d805a-92ef-473c-872d-e58df2f2d497In State v. Hawkins, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on June 14.Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:08:53 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2692.pdfbe6f00bf-5d36-430a-9a88-fde4430f6e18In Disciplinary Counsel v. Watson, the Court ordered respondent to appear in person at 9 a.m. on Sept. 7.Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:09:42 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2674.pdf1b27047d-0007-452a-84ce-b2aa5f9b98beThe Court accepted the resignation of attorney Myron D. Wheatley with disciplinary action pending.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:13:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2615.pdf17e2038a-a185-4287-ae79-16d97b4218daIn State v. Carlisle, the Court ordered appellant to file a corrected merit brief by June 3.Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:02:31 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2578.pdf5a57cdaa-3e73-43b2-a4be-a9818f39cef2The Court dismissed State ex rel. Lemons v. Kontos because of a missed filing deadline.Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:06:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2581.pdf8d300899-67e8-42d6-99f9-b56ed88b36d7In State v. Sowards, the Court granted appellant’s motion for stay of sentence pending final resolution of this appeal.Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:05:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2554.pdf7b7b3717-bca9-489d-9d9b-5541cb512f96The Court granted two motions and denied one motion by appellants to supplement the record in three separate death penalty cases: State v. Kirkland, State v. Pickens and State v. Osie.Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:04:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2507.pdf8fafed42-77a7-4a87-9c46-b388b0a67c2cIn State v Thompson (2010-1373) the Court denied a motion to reset the filing deadline for appellant’s merit brief and ordered sua sponte that appelant’s merit brief be filed by July 6,2011.Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:02:53 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2420.pdf3d6e1689-fd94-48d9-a64b-747a08a4c95dThe Court issued nine merit decisions without opinions, 18 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear three cases, declined to hear 81 cases, and denied motions to reconsider 12 cases.Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:02:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2482.pdf2615ee66-13ec-4c8e-b106-6194e32f1255In Taylor v. Ernst & Young, L.L.P., the Court granted appellant’s motion for leave to file an emergency motion for expedited pro hac vice admission and denied as moot appellant’s emergency motion for continuation of oral argument, which is scheduled for Wednesday, May 25.Tue, 31 May 2011 22:32:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2471.pdffeee68f1-364c-4e55-a866-7e9d26504c61In Disciplinary Counsel v. Cantrell, the Court denied respondent’s motion for continuance of oral argument, which is scheduled today.Tue, 31 May 2011 15:42:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2469.pdf1a63a70e-1658-46ee-a6b0-f3bb65a29f48The Court affirmed the appeals court judgment in State ex rel. Fairfield City Schools v. Indus. Comm.Tue, 31 May 2011 15:04:07 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2435.pdf17dd278f-007b-422e-b9aa-7d5e476352c9The Court released the official citations of six cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 30 May 2011 15:07:40 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2419.pdfb8f00fa2-1db9-4dca-8b2d-2b57df295bc4The Court denied appellant’s motion in Roberts v. Nationwide Mut. Fire Ins. Co. to refer the case to mediation.Fri, 27 May 2011 15:02:08 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2384.pdff2ede472-d430-47d0-86e2-d8f06e9f9decIn Wilhelm-Kissinger v. Kissinger, the Court answered a certified question in the negative and affirmed the appeals court judgment.Thu, 26 May 2011 15:04:28 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2376.pdffa60743e-ab09-4f5b-bd07-a4096c4668f3The Court reversed the appeals court judgment and reinstated the trial court judgment in New Destiny Treatment Ctr., Inc. v. Wheeler.Wed, 25 May 2011 15:04:46 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2354.pdfd077a653-c4cd-485e-b128-6b264438407bThe Court dismissed State ex rel. N. Ohio Chapter of Associated Builders & Contrs., Inc. v. Barberton City School Dist. Bd. of Edn. as having been improvidently accepted.Tue, 24 May 2011 15:07:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2342.pdfb7458a35-13ed-46ca-be3a-4ccdbd48cc71In State v. Bedford, Court denied motion for stay of execution scheduled for May 17, 2011. In State ex rel. Rucci v. Curran, Court granted motion to dismiss and denied emergency motion for stay.Mon, 23 May 2011 16:50:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2315.pdfcff440f2-cc23-4983-a98c-b0785d7af1f4The Court found Willoughby attorney Doreen Cantrell in contempt for failing to comply with a previous order.Mon, 23 May 2011 15:02:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2319.pdfb39ecd5b-a5ce-425a-a503-c4adf5052531In State v Bedford, Court orders that appellee shall file a response to motion for stay of execution no later than 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2011.Fri, 20 May 2011 23:00:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2247.pdf9ddc08ce-2a0b-40ca-94ca-32e55f25f6baOn further consideration, the Court denied appellant’s motion for stay of execution scheduled for May 17 in State v. Bedford.Wed, 18 May 2011 21:49:56 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2237.pdf430879b0-6a21-4701-8995-36cbee904b9cThe Court reinstated Debbie K. Horton to the practice of law and imposed probation.Wed, 18 May 2011 15:01:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2229.pdf825f459e-49e8-4528-b867-cd6ab4e47f9cThe Court denied appellant’s motion for stay of execution scheduled for May 17 in State v. Bedford.Tue, 17 May 2011 20:04:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2221.pdfac549e4a-f95c-4e51-8506-f4f2a166b06cThe Court suspended Kettering attorney Mark A. Anthony from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Tue, 17 May 2011 15:02:39 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2222.pdf0a82c158-3f69-4722-973b-254e506d55ddThe Court ordered the appellee in State v. Bedford to file a response to appellant’s motion for stay of execution by 11 a.m. today.Tue, 17 May 2011 14:59:38 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2194.pdfdc202356-a694-4b05-b03e-c3b0d7adb200The Court reinstated attorney Matthew A. Smith to the practice of law.Mon, 16 May 2011 15:06:44 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2167.pdf811d3ffc-471c-459d-97fe-9e698f3bb5ddThe Court granted respondent’s motion to supplement the record in Dayton Bar Assn. v. Parisi.Fri, 13 May 2011 15:02:10 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2137.pdf22a0c0f3-5c40-4da7-a72f-7f58247ae7efThe Court indefinitely suspended attorney Henry J. Koehler IV from the practice of law in Ohio.Thu, 12 May 2011 15:01:15 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2138.pdfa67a86d4-f183-446d-a487-f1f3630af74cThe Court ordered that appellee in State v. Bedford file a memorandum in response by 10 a.m. on May 9 in the discretionary appeal and claimed appeal of right.Wed, 11 May 2011 21:03:21 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2055.pdf233af1b0-793e-4aaa-b110-486beb5437deThe Court dismissed State ex rel. Whitaker v. Timmerman-Cooper as moot because appellant was discharged from prison.Wed, 11 May 2011 15:17:34 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2108.pdf942475d2-5daf-4d83-a8ee-dd758aaf583dThe Court referred three cases to mediation and returned two cases to the regular docket from mediation.Tue, 10 May 2011 15:01:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2085.pdff265cf48-e9ca-49c7-81e9-310c3e6c1043The Court released the official citations of seven cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 09 May 2011 15:02:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2052.pdf5f1cebc1-c3eb-4c5f-9554-e8f2087890deThe Court entered an immediate interim remedial suspension against attorney Michelle Wickerham.Fri, 06 May 2011 15:03:11 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2010.pdf02a191ef-8958-4f9b-bd40-80fdf8b04ed1The Court publicly reprimanded attorney Bruce R. Freedman based on a certified report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline.Wed, 04 May 2011 15:04:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2012.pdf5f6c7e3c-c182-48fd-8361-d93a654dd26bIn State v. Davis, the Court temporarily stayed the appeals court judgment pending the filing of a response and a ruling on a motion for immediate stay by the Court.Tue, 03 May 2011 22:20:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-2003.pdf5fa7e08c-d9f0-4c14-9c53-6af92f1976c5The Court affirmed the judgment of the court of appeals in three separate cases: State ex rel. Albourque v. Terry, State ex rel. Gooden v. Teodosio and State ex rel. Barb v. Cuyahoga Cty. Jury Commr.Tue, 03 May 2011 15:02:25 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1989.pdf6fe50bb7-062f-4583-8603-1c9f8ddb8336The Court granted a motion for reconsideration and reinstated the appeal in State v. Miller.Mon, 02 May 2011 15:02:16 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1942.pdfc12a6825-e6c6-4937-960d-0245aaf4c24eIn Akron Bar Assn. v. Fink, the Court remanded the case to the bar to investigate apparent inconsistencies between the respondent’s testimony and information available about his past discipline offenses and CLE compliance.Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:01:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1905.pdfb0f33428-d1b7-4445-82de-37f3d255d5eeIn State v. Bedford, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on May 17.Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:01:38 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1829.pdf73dd184b-1a69-494c-9684-326ded6547cdOn review of order certifying conflict in In re M.N., the Court determined that no conflict exists and dismissed the case.Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:07:11 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1877.pdf3331d5c3-a395-4e2a-8e1c-49ddacd102d1The Court denied motions for reconsideration in State ex rel. DeWine v. Burge.Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:05:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1827.pdfc46c84be-f024-4b31-8a6d-7ab9056ba467The Court released the official citations of 17 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:03:00 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1815.pdfb5805558-acca-4389-9211-71754756ee83The Court granted a joint motion to designate State ex rel. Kingsley v. State Emp. Relations Bd. an appeal of right.Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:06:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1786.pdff5520cf9-3210-4a30-af53-0b479899ba0dThe Court accepted the resignations of two attorneys with disciplinary action pending for each and reinstated one attorney to the practice of law.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:01:47 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1787.pdfe0fa2826-071a-4bad-80f4-ff98fe54c0dbIn PNH v. Alfa Laval Flow, Inc., the Court granted appelle’s motion for continuance of oral argument scheduled for April 19 and rescheduled it for May 25.Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:35:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1771.pdf3e39b76e-4f0c-429d-9aaa-4a2a9c2bbbf4In State ex rel. N. Ohio Chapter of Associated Builders & Contrs., Inc. v. Barberton City Schools Bd. of Edn., the Court denied emergency motions to dismiss by the Ohio School Facilities Commission and the board of education.Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:01:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1750.pdf337a6951-aa9e-4ed4-b50c-500ed9521111In Mahoning Cty. Bar Assn. v. Vivo, the Court granted a motion to remand the matter to the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline.Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:02:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1712.pdf678b93bb-1af2-47da-a7a6-1303c083e8c1The Court dismissed In re T.M. because of a missed filing deadline.Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:03:51 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1686.pdfdbf614fb-a4b2-4147-ba05-6c060e63ffd0The Court ordered In re B.M.S. to proceed according to the Rules of Practice of the Supreme Court of Ohio that pertain to the termination of parental rights or adoption of a minor child.Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:01:34 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1702.pdfcfaf583c-6b62-458b-8ed0-5f12cff1bc8dThe Court granted and denied several motions related to respondents’ motion for in camera review and relater’s memorandum in opposition in State ex rel. McCaffrey v. Mahoning Cty. Prosecutor’s Office.Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:45:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1661.pdf0159e5e3-6158-40a4-abde-1edb9834a057The Court found Elyria attorney J. Terry Robinson in contempt for failure to comply with a previous court order.Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:05:32 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1618.pdf27246c10-99ec-478b-bd92-304736ca5c08The Court denied a motion for a stay of execution and a motion for a competency determination in State v. Bedford.Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:05:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1642.pdfd87aa0f6-df05-4604-b1ae-4ae698a983f3The Court reinstated Molly A. Rice to the practice of law in Ohio based on the recommendation of the Commission on Continuing Legal Education.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:07:49 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1617.pdf8e6d5cd7-f10e-4eee-ac42-f7effce33646The Court granted a joint motion to remand Indus. Land Partners, L.L.C. v. Summit Cty. Bd. of Revision to the Board of Tax Appeals for the purpose of entering a stipulation and order reflecting a settlement.Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:08:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1580.pdf6bfaef55-3993-43e4-9011-c0bc06bfb578The Court denied motions to reconsider and to hear additional oral arguments regarding its decision in Fed. Ins. Co. v. Executive Coach Luxury Travel Inc.Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:05:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1527.pdfca77ae06-3f59-408f-820b-46d711eb631fThe Court imposed stayed license suspensions against two attorneys in the cases of Disciplinary Counsel v. Grigsby and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association v. Kenneth Freeman.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:06:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1508.pdf85d7bcdc-b5ea-45d3-bb7f-6e074e649865The Court dismissed the cases of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. v. Briggs and Mentor Exempted Village School Dist. Bd. Of Education v. Mohat as having been improvidently accepted.Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:05:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1477.pdf6d97a5b5-a6af-4a47-a816-13c85c06cc69The Court denied a motion for an emergency stay of the lower court’s decision in State v. Pavlich pending the outcome of appellant’s appeal to the Supreme Court of Ohio.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:06:53 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1442.pdfbbed044f-84c6-42c3-bae5-0393ab81b5a8The Court determined that State ex rel. Lemons v. Kontos originated in the court of appeals and therefore should proceed as an appeal of right.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:20:29 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1356.pdfea493665-01d5-456b-a2c5-0b76e5c82376The Court found 10 attorneys in contempt for failing to comply with previous Court orders.Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:01:34 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1340.pdfd3698195-4ec4-4cb7-8b34-8b8a7f75caffThe Court granted a joint motion of appellee and amicus curiae Ohio Attorney General Michael DeWine to allow amicus curiae to share the oral argument time allotted to appellee in State V. Lester on April 6.Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:02:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1284.pdf9b87a1c1-d0c4-45e7-8dc2-4726d260714fThe Court released the official citations of five cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:01:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1230.pdfa2fc2959-4fb0-44dc-8460-b6b7a2cd41e8In Ohio State Bar Assn. v. Wolfson, the Court terminated the probation of Portsmouth attorney Richard E. Wolfson.Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:02:31 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1049.pdfe6a24901-cb7e-4f5a-a46e-bea189011bd3In State v. Troiano, the Court granted a motion for reconsideration by accepting a discretionary appeal on Proposition of Law No. I, held the cause for a decision in State v. Barker and stayed the briefing schedule.Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:01:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1185.pdf6ba822d4-5301-465b-8b71-0e49f6862b1eThe Court granted two requests by appellants to dismiss their cases: Couple to Couple League Internatl., Inc. v. Testa and Davis v. CNG Fin. Corp.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:01:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1139.pdfe472d017-b2c4-48f2-b7af-75ba53ced1c5The Court granted respondent's motion to file exhibit 1 under seal in State ex rel. Crooks v. Corbin.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:02:19 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1104.pdf183a30ae-2d54-4f71-954c-1ff3d6fec38fThe Court granted a motion to allow amicus curiae Cuyahoga County Public Defender and Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers to share the oral argument time allotted to appellee in Cleveland Hts. V. Lewis on March 23.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:02:34 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1057.pdfdf6bdf93-f55e-4ddf-8cf6-082c7c7de209In State ex rel. Defiance Cty. Bd. of Commrs. v. Hilkert, the Court granted a motion for stay of briefing to facilitate mediation.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:01:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1030.pdf0c0c9dd5-a7e9-404a-8d50-24d6ddd83492The Court dismissed State v. Grant because of a missed filing deadline.Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:12:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1022.pdf127ade94-e36e-4f6e-a2ca-40d94a016c8dThe Court suspended Virginia attorney Alan W. Koehler from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:02:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-976.pdfc3dab481-ee90-46ba-bdfa-40073cd83ea9The Court released the official citations of four cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:02:53 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-953.pdfc0a54c50-5132-4c4b-9efb-2f7db453179bThe Court dismissed State ex rel. Lutz v. Brilliant Water & Sewer Dist. Bd. of Trustees based on a joint application for dismissal.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:02:31 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-919.pdf0f7957f0-9f8d-403a-ae0d-f55745d9ba64The Court terminated the probation of attorney Donald L. Walker and reinstated attorneys Bruce R. Freedman and Branislav Pandurevic to the practice of law.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:02:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-918.pdf1f2f1540-c9f0-438c-9a66-175cf8e92e12In State ex rel. McCaffrey v. Mahoning Cty. Prosecutor’s Office, the Court granted respondents’ motion to supplement their motion to stay and denied three other motions.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:52:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-828.pdfd685c8f4-9b56-451c-8d5d-9f6cd24e6b0eThe Court denied a joint motion for reconsideration or clarification in Allstate Ins. Co. v. Campbell.Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:01:39 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-893.pdfeae5aa71-06a5-4436-87dd-e6a0fb57fbdbThe Court granted motions to set execution dates in four cases.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:02:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-897.pdf92a9f1f0-8863-4c3c-81b6-59ed9339da5aIn Berry v. Lucas Cty. Bd. of Commrs., the Court granted a joint emergency motion to continue Tuesday’s oral argument and rescheduled it for Sept. 6.Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:41:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-857.pdf9c9f2987-f67a-40c4-bff3-e75c95959917The Court granted relator’s motion to strike the attachments to respondent’s answer brief in Disciplinary Counsel v. Squire.Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:01:26 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-846.pdf16136d21-5f7e-48dc-9ecb-37136e07e5bdThe Court referred one case to mediation and returned four cases to the regular docket from mediation.Sat, 05 Mar 2011 04:08:00 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-807.pdfd7bd7ed6-c40b-4a90-aa72-26f77e3beec3The Court granted a motion to continue the date of oral argument in State ex rel. N. Ohio Chapter of Associated Builders & Contrs., Inc. v. Barberton City School Bd. of Edn. from March 23 and rescheduled it for April 19.Fri, 04 Mar 2011 05:04:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-784.pdfe1e24234-b0f5-42e3-8c75-4a87e3653c47In State v. Baston, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on March 10.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:05:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-764.pdfa91b2502-d343-4600-a373-7581cc18507cThe Court released the official citations of eight cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:13:29 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-732.pdfcb13953f-bf41-4bae-b152-5a0f05a10fd2The Court denied Clarence Carter’s motion to continue the execution date set for April 12 in State v. Carter.Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:00:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-695.pdf4d4be421-6463-4a45-80d2-6aba8c114cdcThe Court ordered the appellee in In re J.B.A. to file a response to appellant’s motion to stay execution of the appeals court’s Dec. 12, 2010, judgment by Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011.Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:39:28 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-683.pdf3ecc50cc-a795-4128-9a3b-672e8ec90125The Court dismissed State ex rel. Viceroy v. Saffold after considering appellant’s application for dismissal.Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:01:15 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-647.pdfced16796-7d53-4c6c-a4b0-043220e9a283Among the 11 cases the Court agreed to hear, six of them were held pending a decision in State v. Williams and had their briefing schedules stayed.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:03:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-672.pdf8fb88af6-99ea-458f-808e-d2db19cfb6a3The Court denied appellee’s motion to vary time for oral argument scheduled for Feb. 16 in In re C.B.Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:33:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-646.pdf7566cd1d-0a25-4a7f-a70b-963726c03a15The Court terminated the probation of Seven Hills attorney Edward J. Nagorny.Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:05:44 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-624.pdfc3472d2a-6dcb-4166-9901-69fb2c1e6649The Court returned five cases to the regular docket from mediation.Sat, 19 Feb 2011 14:07:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-585.pdf46207145-96a7-435a-8acb-aa61002c644eThe Court reinstated two attorneys to the practice of law in Ohio: John H. Large and John J. Plough.Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:02:09 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-559.pdfef5079ea-98e4-44d1-8fab-522aea01bd99In State v. Porozynski, the Court granted appellant’s application for dismissal.Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:11:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-542.pdf96ae2c12-36c5-45e9-85bf-0c92fa0eceb8The Court granted motions to set execution dates in seven cases.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:01:24 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-508.pdf01aaf14c-debf-4ed8-aa3c-3e160c1b71cbThe Court released the official citations of 10 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:06:25 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-485.pdf63875752-14f3-4bb3-986d-386d7badb30aThe Court reinstated attorney J. Michael Nicks to the practice of law in Ohio with probation imposed.Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:03:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-447.pdf23eb391b-ed3f-44fd-883f-bcdbbdf4a277In State v. Everette, the Court granted appellant’s motion to appoint Jeremy J. Masters of the Office of the Ohio Public Defender as counsel.Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:03:20 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-440.pdf0791e5ca-a5d1-4ee4-b0a9-84f8035d16b2In Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Trainor, the Court denied the respondent's motion to vacate the Supreme Court's Jan. 24, 2010, order.Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:16:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-376.pdfa40d7ae8-abf5-417e-a783-900d745d0b2cThe Court issued nine merit decisions without opinions, 14 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear six cases, and declined to hear 86 cases.Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:14:24 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-427.pdf1ed83f84-1594-41ac-82b5-a71a3ca556faThe Court placed the appendix to appellee's merit brief under seal in In re C.P.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:47:49 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-383.pdf8ec3aa20-c3eb-4bcc-9743-8f0bb00725a3The Court referred three cases to mediation and returned one case to the regular docket from mediation.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:08:07 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-300.pdf3a19c77a-32be-41ea-bc4a-5c8dd2d56aeaIn State v. Spisak, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on Feb. 17.Sat, 05 Feb 2011 02:05:28 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-290.pdfe527e83b-5f15-41bc-8b73-89f82cf88b8eThe Court entered an immediate interim remedial suspension against Lakewood attorney Bryan S. Freeman and immediately ordered him to cease and desist from the practice of law.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 03:03:38 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-291.pdf36771c90-82bd-4d01-84fd-a780cf159cd1In Disciplinary Counsel v. Brown, the Court found Bruce A. Brown in contempt of a previous court order and ordered him to pay a $50,000 civil penalty.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:31:46 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-257.pdf223da623-7559-46ec-9b98-0865a403824fThe Court dismissed State ex rel. Masters v. Nationsway Transport Serv., Inc. because of a missed filing deadline.Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:02:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-266.pdf1801f09a-c5da-4e3a-a112-b146b3c3a5b7In State ex rel. King v. Court of Appeals, Ninth Appellate Dist., the Court ordered respondents to file their response to the complaint for a writ of prohibition by Jan. 28.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:58:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-249.pdf8a9e15de-8b3c-4377-a464-f6dd0f13e1beThe Court referred one case to mediation and returned three cases to the regular docket from mediation.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:05:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-224.pdf8025a363-262d-404e-a8fe-56735970e3f2The Court granted a motion to allow amicus curiae Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine to share the oral argument time allotted to appellee in In re C.P. on Feb. 16.Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:01:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-180.pdf142f08bf-2236-4288-9138-9b3417c1398dThe Court reinstated Toledo attorney George T. Peters to the practice of law.Sat, 29 Jan 2011 09:00:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-19.pdf12757a6e-b968-44b3-b76c-8b50f655b16cThe Court issued nine merit decisions without opinions, 10 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear four cases, declined to hear 56 cases, and granted a motion in a disciplinary case.Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:00:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-132.pdf6c299de5-ba08-49cc-b1a8-48d599f778bcIn State v. Gould, the Court granted appellee’s motion for appointment of counsel.Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:16:32 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-133.pdf441cb1b8-c15d-48df-ba42-da6a0c43e9ddThe Court granted appellant’s motion for a stay of the appeals court judgment in State v. McAlmont.Sun, 23 Jan 2011 18:08:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-97.pdfb0f6e676-4bd2-43a6-b113-b5321583f6b1In State ex rel. Scanlon v. Pepple, the Court granted an application for dismissal filed by the relator.Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:04:44 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-56.pdfecafc1f3-cafb-487e-8b6f-f8ceaf3d81f2The Court granted a request in Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Moeves for relator to redact all personal identifiers from the attachments to relator’s Notice to the Court within 10 days.Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:11:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-41.pdf98607477-e062-4e86-bd05-9654ebfc35d6The Court disapproved an application for admission to the practice of law in Ohio by Hassan J. Griffin.Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:07:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-51.pdf4314de6b-0e14-4653-bc9f-6155136b765dThe Court dismissed the amended complaint in mandamus in State ex rel. Painter v. Brunner (2010-2205).Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:01:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-34.pdfb9ed0dd1-8ca5-40d9-8a72-45311c06479dThe Court consolidated two cases for oral argument only that are scheduled to be argued on March 22: In re Application of Ormet Primary Aluminum Corp. and In re Application for Establishment of Arrangement Between Eramet Marietta, Inc. and Columbus S. Power Co.Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:10:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-36.pdf58b06d43-e71d-48cd-9ce8-faf390421acaIn State ex rel. Painter v. Brunner, the Court granted a writ of mandamus in a dispute over provisional ballots cast in the election for Hamilton County Juvenile Court judge.Mon, 17 Jan 2011 03:10:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-18.pdf6eb2874d-e89e-4d44-9d1f-d052c2075f26In Engel v. Univ. of Toledo College of Medicine and State ex rel. Merrill v. Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, the Court specified the flow of oral argument in both cases, which are scheduled for oral argument on Feb. 1.Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:02:32 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-8.pdf4ef91d9c-eafe-4c00-a68e-9f4ee3806393The Court reinstated to the practice of law Akron attorney Jana B. DeLoach and Portsmouth attorney George R. Hamm.Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:04:15 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-7.pdfd4763998-1185-4644-8956-4588dfafb5fdIn State v. Lanier, the Court vacated part of the appeals court judgment and remanded the case to the appeals court. The Court also cancelled the Feb. 15 oral argument for In re Estate of Centorbi and noted it will be rescheduled.Sat, 15 Jan 2011 03:10:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-4.pdfb8828376-ce36-4e3b-82c0-eb5f7058fea7The Court granted a motion to allow amicus curiae Ohio Association for Justice to share the oral argument time allotted to respondents in Mentor Exempted Village School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. Mohat on Feb. 16.Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:06:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-3.pdfc9232a2c-838c-40d2-9266-06e090af8f5dThe Court dismissed two cases: [State ex rel.] Furlong v. Quinn and Szerszen v. Summit Chase Condominiums.Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:53 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2011/2011-ohio-1.pdff490aa7d-d7c3-47f3-a69b-d09f39995906The Court reinstated four attorneys to the practice of law: Brooklyn Heights attorney Robert B. Kapitan, Chagrin Falls attorney Douglas A. King Sr., Dayton attorney Cynthia A. Karns, and Michigan attorney Asad S. Farah.Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:03:39 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6540.pdf50b7b9a8-7f5a-44a2-aa32-d4ca951c3cd6The Court denied a motion for reconsideration in Geesaman v. St. Ritas’s Med. Ctr.Sun, 09 Jan 2011 08:48:18 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6371.pdf9949dd9f-50a7-4886-b7d6-6d6ff4cc1376The Court suspended Columbus attorney Charles W. McGowan from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Sun, 09 Jan 2011 03:04:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6468.pdfe2946b0d-1bce-4d0c-a6e7-cf5bc73942b9In State ex rel. Painter v. Brunner, the Court granted motions to intervene and temporary injunctive relief, granted an alternative writ of mandamus, and ordered a briefing schedule for the presentation of evidence and filing of briefs in a dispute over provisional ballots cast in the election for Hamilton County Juvenile Court judge.Sat, 08 Jan 2011 11:43:29 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6371.pdf14e966df-19b7-434c-9430-6dc612884b5fThe Court issued six merit decisions with opinions, five merit decisions without opinions, 13 motion and procedural rulings, declined to hear 41 cases, and denied motions to reconsider seven cases.Sat, 08 Jan 2011 05:04:21 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6392.pdfb6811d78-5761-4533-9fb7-ad3d38b485ceThe Court reinstated attorney David N. Patterson to the practice of law in Ohio.Fri, 07 Jan 2011 06:07:40 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6370.pdf4fa95ce4-4199-4422-9fc0-21713657448cThe Court publicly reprimanded attorney Michael J. Godles.Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:13:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6313.pdf70944b67-6a98-4b50-bf32-15e7f7555583The Court reinstated Cincinnati attorney James R. Garvin to the practice of law.Sun, 02 Jan 2011 08:06:09 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6303.pdf3fee2216-f9a5-4828-96f4-d23c479bd6afThe Court accepted the resignations from the practice of law -- with disciplinary action pending -- of attorneys Gregory G. Spitz and Walter P. Bubna.Sat, 01 Jan 2011 09:42:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6302.pdf0730d0e1-25a2-4c71-9c4d-7f5c6826aaf6The Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education today issued sanctions for 407 attorneys who failed to comply with their CLE requirementsFri, 31 Dec 2010 16:54:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6281.pdf9b61dfe7-31fb-4efd-bbc8-cb328fe5d22eThe Court ordered Bruce A. Brown to appear in person on Jan. 19, 2011, to show cause why he should not be found in contempt for his failure to abide by previous Court orders.Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:19:49 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6284.pdf050264cb-d768-4931-9508-dcf669400c59In State ex rel. Painter v. Brunner, the Court ordered the case to proceed as an original action instead of an expedited election matter.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:58:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6237.pdf8a61cc54-5e1a-4825-b497-24fd7ed3065cIn State v. Osie, the Court granted a motion to supplement the record and ordered the Butler County Clerk of Courts to supplement the record with the Feb. 18, 2009, hearing transcript within 10 days.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:03:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6205.pdfb1006144-3318-4b29-aceb-238f2481a6d2The Court terminated the probation of Cincinnati attorney James P. Kenney and Cleveland attorney John W. Vogel.Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:03:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6140.pdf44c7f9e4-e093-4810-afaa-f442387364c1The Court reinstated attorney Gilbert J. Gradisar to the practice of law.Sun, 26 Dec 2010 15:17:19 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6008.pdf1e40f3bd-c7c7-49e6-987b-a7660d82d848The Court issued three merit decisions with opinions, 10 merit decisions without opinions, nine motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear eight cases, declined to hear 53 cases, and denied motions to reconsider five cases.Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:15:41 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6085.pdfb385d5cf-c494-4654-bb9a-bb2bf3d817acThe Court referred four cases to mediation and returned one case to the regular docket from mediation.Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:03:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6051.pdfa0d14edb-9bc5-4532-a153-f6a9bb28baaaThe Court granted appellant’s application for dismissal in Lowes Homes Ctrs., Inc. v. Wood Cty. Bd. of Revision,an appeal from the Board of Tax Appeals.Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:09:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6050.pdfcb0dcd3c-fd31-4046-b344-003e4e9cb0c0The Court denied appellant’s motion for stay of the lower court order and foreclosure scheduled for Dec. 13 in Parkview Fed. Sav. Bank v. Grim.Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:52:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6038.pdfcd20d3f5-4668-4cab-a696-f0706a5605d6The Court reinstated attorney Thomas H. Vogtsberger to the practice of law in Ohio and found attorney Kenneth N. Shaw in contempt for failure to comply with a previous Court order.Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:11:39 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5996.pdfba895529-e5bc-4365-8462-71a12da024cbIn State v. Griffin, the Court accepted a discretionary appeal, vacated the appeals court’s judgment and remanded the case to the appeals court.Sun, 19 Dec 2010 21:11:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5974.pdfa9d07581-fc8d-4fe1-a199-27a664ba59d3The Court suspended Chagrin Falls attorney Paul N. Peterson from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:01:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5951.pdf0bfcca46-e809-4444-a5c6-c539bd2ca3bfThe Court granted a joint motion to supplement the record in the Hamilton County death penalty case State v. Kirkland.Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:00:50 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5955.pdf4a65c6f7-a68b-4e1c-a2e0-34dea8694fb3The Court ordered appellee in Parkview Fed. Sav. Bank v. Grimm to file a response by Dec. 9 to a motion for stay and foreclosure scheduled for Dec. 13.Fri, 17 Dec 2010 07:56:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5916.pdf1b3bdf57-fc16-4062-9425-6d283c8d9e6cThe Court released the official citations of 10 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 17 Dec 2010 01:03:17 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5856.pdfe54cc963-4a15-4ed7-a10a-1d29d5f339ceIn Disciplinary Counsel v. Nicks, the Court granted a motion to cure contempt based on an affidavit of compliance filed by the respondent.Tue, 14 Dec 2010 02:13:21 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5850.pdfb6eebbdd-c649-4376-9cef-44232f1da342In the expedited election case State ex rel. Murray v. Scioto Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court found that Murray is not entitled to the requested extraordinary writ of prohibition to prevent the recall election and denied the writ of prohibition and dismissed the mandamus claim.Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:58:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5836.pdfce5b4f89-3978-4728-acdc-44e8c660c170In R2H, L.L.C. v. E.POCH Properties, L.L.C., the Court denied appellant’s motion for stay of execution and motion to compel discovery.Mon, 13 Dec 2010 04:05:16 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5806.pdfd8c47d4a-ae95-4553-9454-78aba109d07cThe Court issued six merit decisions with opinions, 23 merit decisions without opinions, 27 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear eight cases, declined to hear 57 cases, denied motions to reconsider 20 cases, and granted motions to reconsider two cases.Sun, 12 Dec 2010 05:16:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5806.pdf9ac0a97a-c9d4-4c9c-b70e-0f60d6f214bcThe Court referred seven cases to mediation.Sat, 11 Dec 2010 06:07:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5781.pdfe3ef7e46-07a9-4ff0-968c-3a8c7a9512f1The Court released the official citations of seven cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 10 Dec 2010 07:12:46 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5727.pdf274a3171-7357-44fe-965d-57abc739dd21The Court reinstated two attorneys to the practice of law in Ohio and accepted the resignations of two attorneys with disciplinary action pending for both.Sun, 05 Dec 2010 08:08:17 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5690.pdf0db2a82d-0ada-48e7-80bf-a2e6a0a2ff7bThe Court granted appellant’s motion to supplement the record with a transcript from a July 22, 2009, pretrial in State v. Mammone, a Stark County death penalty case.Sat, 04 Dec 2010 09:00:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5656.pdfd87220d8-0e1e-4a76-a6e3-e2992a737f6eThe Court released the official citations of seven cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:01:49 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5655.pdf0a4aed05-705a-4b55-b459-836a025c53a9The Court terminated the probation of attorney Bryon L. Potts.Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:38:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5613.pdf3fec8469-3e33-47cc-b18e-cd9dc870ae93The Court dismissed State v. Olcese because of a missed filing deadline.Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:02:17 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5565.pdf6617ad69-5f4e-4af5-8620-f81d88c793f3The Court denied appellant’s motion for an immediate stay of the appeals court’s judgment and trial court hearing on remand in Third Fed. Sav. Bank v. Cox.Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:22:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5566.pdffcf85971-f39d-48b6-8fe0-1801defd9539The Court ordered appellee in State v. Daley to file a response to appellant’s motion for emergency stay of the trial court order by 9 a.m. Nov. 19.Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:22:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5535.pdf88b18508-3a84-41e4-ae5b-0324f192a88aThe Court found attorney Thomas H. Vogtsberger in contempt for failing to comply with a previous court order.Sat, 27 Nov 2010 14:04:42 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5534.pdfb640813d-51f8-4aef-a6b6-8ca32d48fedcIn an expedited election case, State ex rel. Murray v. Scioto Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court ordered the parties to comply with a briefing and evidence schedule.Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:55:53 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5500.pdf08d9ef8f-dd38-4b22-b4ee-311cb8e51b04The Court dismissed two cases because of missed filing deadlines.Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:36:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5495.pdfb2ca0209-b2eb-40b4-903d-fe3fc6c0c4d6The Court dismissed State ex rel. Alston v. Interpak, Inc. because of a missed filing deadline.Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:03:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5433.pdfe10ba465-28cc-46ea-a42e-d9f89e646270In Akron Bar Assn. v. Holda, the Court ordered respondent to pay board costs and interest by Dec. 17 or risk being suspended from the practice of law in Ohio.Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:01:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5393.pdfafd17b2b-ff1b-4fcc-b751-fb6aa23afc3bThe Court suspended Moreland Hills attorney William B. Schatz from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:17:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5342.pdf7ebf67e4-b3ab-44b1-8159-3fc1556c8059The Court ordered appellants in two cases, who had previously filed notices of pending motions to certify a conflict, to show cause within 14 days why the Court should not proceed to consider the jurisdictional memoranda filed in the cases.Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:08:25 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5322.pdf970617eb-3986-4fab-b112-1e5327c7fa03The Court referred 11 cases to mediation and returned nine cases to the regular docket from mediation.Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:17:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5317.pdf4b61a0bb-04fb-4d05-9d81-fc24f847e844The Court terminated the probation of attorney Phillip P. Taylor and reinstated to the practice of law attorney Ronald E. Wilhelm.Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:14:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5303.pdf4bbba6ea-d603-4d60-b2cc-827e3255ad97The Court dismissed a writ of mandamus involving an expedited election matter in State ex rel. Owens v. Ohio Elections Comm.Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:54:46 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5295.pdf3ba2eb5c-005a-436e-8a62-b5688e0c7cb1In State v. Cornwell, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on Nov. 16.Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:34:42 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5213.pdfd8acfa35-0380-4e6e-8386-052f327096feThe Court denied a motion for leave to file a motion for reconsideration by vexatious litigator Prasad Bikkani.Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:02:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5101.pdf01f73dcf-6a2f-4eb7-b416-25411acf7515The Court issued 10 merit decisions without opinions, 10 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear six cases, declined to hear 66 cases, denied motions to reconsider seven cases, and agreed to reconsider one case.Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:18:21 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5196.pdf0b62497b-5e8a-46b6-873e-6415b8d6b4adThe Court affirmed the appeals court judgment in State ex rel. Bardwell v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Commrs. that sanctioned appellant over his claims of alleged violations of Ohio’s public records law.Sat, 06 Nov 2010 19:23:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5197.pdff0209c41-00e9-45a2-9682-cde8a66f74dcIn two cases seeking public records from the Mahoning County Board of Commissioners, the Court granted respondents’ motion to stay the case pending mediation and ordered that a new due date will be set for the filing of an answer if the case is returned from mediation.Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:58:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5179.pdf934b1b50-3b2f-4fc5-8056-4d1b95e63db3The Court released the official citations of five cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form and referred one case to mediation.Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:01:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5111.pdfce72ed84-7bab-433b-9055-1f89cfccd983In the State v. Craig death penalty appeal, the Court granted motions to stay the supplemental briefing until further notice and ordered the parties to notify the Court when the U.S. Supreme Court issues its decision in Bullcoming v. New Mexico.Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:13:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5075.pdf697d18ef-e807-439c-82f2-440dcf2a7b22In the State v. Lang death penalty appeal, the Court granted a motion for supplemental briefing and ordered appellant to address whether post-release control was properly imposed in light of the decision in State v. Fry.Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:03:00 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5069.pdf5009cea2-1944-4593-9fe1-68d8ea2fc43bThe Court granted a motion for reconsideration and affirmed the appeals court’s judgment in State v. Hitchcock.Sat, 30 Oct 2010 19:02:55 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5051.pdf8fea0545-c96b-4ce5-97ac-2b61c16ab375The Court granted a motion for reconsideration and reinstated the appeal in State ex rel. Scheck v. Collier.Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:02:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4993.pdfe67b5bc1-c953-4839-b6ca-18e252258e10The Court denied an application for leave to file a return to the vexatious litigator order instanter by Gregory T. Howard in In re Howard.Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:01:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4979.pdfd27519f2-088c-4c36-b8fb-2765c9ebb021After applying for reinstatement, complying with attorney rules and paying all applicable registration and reinstatement fees, the Court reinstated to the practice of law 106 attorneys who had previously been suspended for failing to file their certificate of registration and paying applicable fees.Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:06:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4928.pdf0dc8ee4b-1fec-4eb8-a070-390bcad90c57The Court issued six merit decisions without opinions, eight motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear five cases, declined to hear 96 cases, and denied motions to reconsider four cases.Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:12:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4938.pdf3ae66eed-65a4-47a4-b291-dce8025b89a9The Court suspended attorney Joseph N. Williams from the practice of law on an interim basis after being notified of his felony conviction.Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:09:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4929.pdf4265430d-2e93-456d-b34f-6f24f477b2c8The Court accepted the resignations – with disciplinary action pending – of two attorneys: Timothy J. Armstrong and Eric J. Moesle.Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:02:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4906.pdfd5c40363-bc91-415f-a378-eff0573bc154The Court granted a joint motion to allow amicus curiae Constitutional Law Professors to share the oral argument time allotted to appellants and Ohio Cable Telecommunications Association to share the oral argument time allotted to appellee in DIRECTV, Inc. v. Levin on Oct. 13. The Court also granted a joint motion to allow amicus curiae Margaret Wong & Associates Co., L.P.A. to share the oral argument time allotted to appellee in State v. Feldman on Oct. 13.Tue, 19 Oct 2010 19:04:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4880.pdf3b066f2d-6aac-4369-bc8c-b9d8835ec842The Court denied a motion for reconsideration in In re Adoption of G.V.Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:23:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4878.pdf0faeddb8-652e-4fe5-8f0d-1dbc79302d4aThe Court publicly reprimanded attorney William T. Zaffiro Jr. in Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. V. Zaffiro.Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:16:32 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4857.pdf2226505e-e535-4678-8871-941b53a7d9beThe Court accepted discretionary appeals in 11 cases, reversed appeals courts’ judgments that rejected constitutional challenge to the Adam Walsh Act on separation-of-powers grounds, and remanded them to trial courts for further proceedings based on the decision in State v. Bodyke.Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:13:17 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4835.pdff02b4916-de37-4264-aa8a-1e1aed39719fThe Court granted a motion for attorney Timothy R. Sterkel to withdraw as counsel in In re C.B.Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:16:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4768.pdf9e3b330c-9564-486c-8834-d4254d1b4787The Court released the official citations of six cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:09:00 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4641.pdf8fe23d21-fd05-4f4b-af75-47c799e8a0e8In State ex rel. Hillman v. Holbrook, the Court determined the case should proceed as an appeal of right rather than a discretionary appeal and a claimed appeal of right as originally filed.Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:19:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4641.pdf4ac4fda6-c749-4bf4-9b6c-afbff0ca5fd0The Court dismissed two cases because of missed filing deadlines.Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:06:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4639.pdfc447d02c-48e6-4999-b4fc-bc5c451d3ccdThe Court ordered parties in Disciplinary Counsel v. Lapine to file briefs by Oct. 18 answering questions regarding whether the Supreme Court must impose reciprocal discpline after the Securities and Exchange Commission disciplines an attorney.Sun, 10 Oct 2010 21:41:55 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4542.pdfcb52fc4a-24fa-46f8-8135-11753edfc0d0The Court issued three merit decisions with opinions, 18 merit decisions without opinions, 30 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 11 cases, declined to hear 100 cases, and denied motions to reconsider 12 cases.Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:05:00 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4615.pdfb03c8713-a021-4c6f-8e25-9fae888fd830The Court stayed all lower court orders and proceedings related to an adoption case pending resolution of a motion for reconsideration and further order of the Supreme Court. The Court also dismissed a case involving termination of parental rights/adoption.Sun, 10 Oct 2010 02:22:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4578.pdf1f9155c8-2767-4ce0-8732-37944d4b107fBecause the check to pay the filing fee for a notice of appeal in State ex rel. Scheck V. Collier was returned for insufficient funds, the Court dismissed the case.Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:11:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4539.pdfe3647720-fa42-4f29-b38d-fc4c836ce9dcThe Court ordered parties in State v. Craig to file supplemental briefs to address issues related to a 2009 U.S. Supreme Court case.Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:02:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4502.pdf68d92ae9-490a-420c-a8a3-5c921ef227f4In State v. Benge, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on Oct. 6, 2010.Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:04:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4464.pdfe88f1403-a8d6-4e4a-ab8e-fdd81b013e17The Court suspended attorney Kenneth N. Shaw from the practice of law in Ohio for two years, with one year stayed on conditions.Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:04:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4460.pdf17483826-f094-4a0d-aadb-c57a5d82b651In State ex rel. Knowlton v. Noble Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court denied a writ of prohibition to prevent certification of write-in candidate Stephen S. Hannum for Noble County sheriff in the general election.Mon, 04 Oct 2010 02:38:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4443.pdf0be96a5a-3e3b-4ea9-8b8c-7b45908f8ac9The Court found two attorneys – Peter F. Fletcher and Michael P. Allerding – in contempt for failure to comply with previous orders and suspended them until they comply.Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:05:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4395.pdf04ac2959-c197-472b-86c3-8c187d042cc2The Court denied a motion to vacate an order of contempt in Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Nance and publicly reprimanded attorney Jay P. Goodman in Disciplinary Counsel v. Goodman.Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:18:11 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4396.pdf03799a8d-f314-4363-b96b-da278b4cf1ecThe Court granted a motion for a stay of execution of the court of appeals' judgment in State v. Gunnell.Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:49:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4372.pdfafd6f46e-b59d-4c04-8750-fe1ed49d5521The court vacated CLE orders involving a deceased attorney.Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:59:07 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4334.pdfdc0b9aa3-8f40-4315-9f27-e6d4b4deb50fThe Court dismissed State ex rel. Krihwan v. Falkowski because of a missed filing deadline.Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:07:10 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4325.pdfc3f4c007-944f-4889-ad92-339a1d759be7The Court found attorney Rita R. Johnson in contempt for failing to comply with a previous court order and suspended her until she comes into compliance.Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:44:32 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4294.pdf6624fbc8-d101-4801-9a06-de8e093e9c7dThe Court granted a motion in McKay v. McKay for appellant to redact personal identifying information in the case within 10 days.Sat, 25 Sep 2010 19:03:12 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4278.pdf6481d9ae-403c-4b13-ab6d-17cb89d2bd73The Court found attorney Andrew C. Lockshin in contempt for failing to surrender his attorney registration card and filing an affidavit of compliance on or before June 24.Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:08:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4259.pdfd10cf043-abba-44da-bb44-efc7e02fe681The Court granted a joint motion to allow amicus curiae Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers to share the oral argument time allotted to appellant in State v. Poole on Sept. 14.Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:44:53 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4221.pdf2123764d-aff9-4b3c-bb5a-9669fcc90276In a mandamus public records case, State ex rel. Am. Civ. Liberties Union of Ohio, Inc. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Commrs., the Court granted a motion to extend the time for filing evidence by the Transition Executive Committee et al. to Sept. 24.Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:30:38 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4213.pdf82663e71-8982-44c1-8907-154827e77a97In Mercer Dev., L.P. v. Mercer Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court granted appellant’s motion for stay/injunction of the appeals court’s decision.Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:15:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4201.pdff058da3f-73e5-4030-85af-16d558d9b7a5In Kincaid v. Erie Ins. Co., the Court granted a motion for amicus curiae Progressive Preferred Insurance Company et al. to participate in the Sept. 28 oral argument in support of the appellant.Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:09:15 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4168.pdfb479e6aa-7697-471b-ae76-aedf6a693d52Six opinions from official reports replaced slip opinions previously released. Court dismissed two cases upon motion.Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:56:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4169.pdfc58d7ada-ab7d-4c89-ab7f-a562cb307911Motion for emergency stay denied in Vaughn v. Cubbon.Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:53:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4137.pdf25a9ca23-879e-44b7-80df-5aa758397a50The Court denied a request for leave to file a notice of appeal by vexatious litigators Yvonne D. Webb Lewis and Sidney T. Lewis in In re Lewis.Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:06:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4097.pdf35cbf491-4701-41ac-b773-5b3d3c9e5ccaThe Court announced actions in three disciplinary cases, including reinstating two attorneys to the practice of law in Ohio.Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:05:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4082.pdfe88fb107-c1d3-42a6-b4fc-39f927e59660The Court dismissed one case and returned one case to the regular docket that had been referred to mediation.Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:08:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4035.pdff7915f98-1866-4e5e-8090-cec2be749186The Court released the official citations of seven cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form and dismissed one case.Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:23:09 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-4023.pdfc2ea7a99-a3e5-424d-a297-49a380c57bd3The Court issued orders in six disciplinary cases, one merit decision with opinion, and one miscellaneous order.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:13:44 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3988.pdf836a6dca-4fe3-4cff-b0b6-2538e220616fIn State v. Keith, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on Sept. 15, 2010. In addition, the Court announced two other motion and procedural rulings, four disciplinary cases and one miscellaneous order.Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:05:16 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3855.pdf3e452094-9b46-49d0-bda1-0e580d4527f1The Court issued four merit decisions with opinions, 16 merit decisions without opinions, 30 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear nine cases, declined to hear 121 cases, denied motions to reconsider 10 cases, and granted a motion to reconsider one case.Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:21:15 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3954.pdfee548bc0-caf0-4a75-85e2-dd638a85a6b9The Court issued five merit decisions with opinions: four disciplinary cases and one unauthorized practice of law case.Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:12:15 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3896.pdf15ec65ec-c1c2-4008-bb4f-ce70e1317938The Court released the official citations of four cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:01:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3887.pdfc9fd3756-5e2f-4b1e-b3d6-24bcb2a9df57The Court granted a motion to continue the Sept. 29 oral argument in Engle v. Univ. of Toledo College of Medicine and reschedule it at a later date. The Court also dismissed two cases, issued orders in two disciplinary cases, accepted the resignation of an attorney and denied one miscellaneous order.Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:15:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3860.pdf3bbcd1e0-e758-4ea0-af39-6f8ce4a433c5The Court issued three merit decisions with opinions, dismissed two cases, referred four cases to mediation and returned four cases from mediation to the regular docket.Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:14:32 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3833.pdf3b5c88f9-3acd-4439-87e9-c67e834763c3The Court released four merit decisions with opinions, affirming the judgment of the appeals court in all four cases.Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:07:57 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3840.pdf7cd8067b-4821-4655-ade9-1b6c05747154In State ex rel. Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow v. Cuyahoga Cty. Court of Common Pleas, the Supreme Court granted relator's motion for an emergency stay and set a briefing schedule.Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:49:44 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3825.pdf5fa346f1-46d6-4239-9243-d68f72045d33Based on the Court's June 3 State v. Bodyke decision, dispositions were entered in 127 other sexual offender reclassification cases that were pending on appeal. The Court also announced that an additional 23 sexual offender reclassification cases are no longer held for State v. Bodyke, but are held for decisions in three other sexual offender reclassification cases. The Court also denied a motion for reconsideration of State v. Bodyke.Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:19:32 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3764.pdf8ea4c258-07c3-482b-bfdf-1ce13b1ddec0The Court issued seven final official report opinions to replace slip opinions.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:26:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3707.pdf41f1b263-b7f0-4aeb-a3c2-ba33e3983a1fThe Court suspended attorney Gregory G. Spitz from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction.Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:33:49 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3697.pdf17222038-1976-4233-bd86-a02702d1391aThe Court granted a motion by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline to supplement the record in Erie-Huron Grievance Commt. v. Stoll. The Court also denied a request for leave to file a motion for reconsideration by vexatious litigator Daries Sherills.Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:05:11 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3696.pdf860aed20-0b87-44b4-974c-c0bb699f62bbUpon consideration of petitioner’s application for dismissal, the Court dismissed Grissom v. Bradshaw.Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:03:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3624.pdf3a7b87ed-e3e0-4f17-aabf-be9ebfa188c2The Court released the official citations of 15 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form and issued one motion and procedural ruling.Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:07:14 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3621.pdff0c95e76-971d-479b-b6b2-b285c4278330The Court granted a stay of execution scheduled for Nov. 15 in a death penalty appeal in State v. Osie. The Court also issued two other motion and procedural rulings and dismissed one case.Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:03:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3605.pdfeaf91d4c-309b-4285-8ca2-62cbe1fa505eThe Court suspended attorney Robert L. Schwartz from the practice of law on an interim basis because of a felony conviction. The Court also denied appellant’s motion for stay in an appeal involving termination of parental rights/adoption in In re Z.N.Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:17:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3583.pdf8ef1410d-044b-47b9-a714-ab3d12b8d078The Court issued motions and procedural rulings in two cases and dismissed one case.Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:00:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3568.pdf6c457353-93b1-4efe-9741-7cffd469178fIn State v. Jones, the Court denied appellant’s motion for new attorneys to be appointed for the direct death penalty appeal. The Court also found three attorneys in contempt for failing to comply with Court orders in three separate cases.Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:10:07 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3557.pdf5dad8292-83a9-4ff2-95d8-b46d0fa08865The Court granted a motion to withdraw as counsel for appellant without substitution in State ex rel. Alston v. Interpak, Inc. In addition, the Court granted appellant’s motion to seal a portion of the record in Wilhelm-Kissinger v. Kissinger.Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:00:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3538.pdf5b50eb45-90e0-4300-b17b-91da2a489a5bThe Court reconsidered its July 21 decision to decline jurisdiction and dismiss State v. Mbodji and agreed to hear the case. In addition, the Court remanded S. Euclid-Lyndhurst City School Dist. Bd. of Edn. v. Cuyahoga Cty. Bd. of Revision to the Board of Tax Appeals and released the official citations of 10 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:12:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3518.pdf2b2c55b1-0b56-4043-b526-39c953d9845bThe Court referred three cases to mediation.Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:12:55 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3495.pdf85e7f0f0-925d-4df8-8796-f1fe506d51e6The Court dismissed State v. Williams because of a missed filing deadline.Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:12:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3482.pdf2936441a-c984-485d-9af0-b8c1b5dbdf1aIn Cleveland Bar Assn. v. Mitchell, the Court denied respondent’s applications for reinstatement. The Court also dismissed one case and issued a motion and procedural ruling in another case.Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:04:25 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3454.pdfd5b5008d-4c24-4ebb-9369-fb95344ae617In State v. Davie, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on Aug. 10, 2010. In addition, the Court released the official citations of seven cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:08:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3431.pdfb74135b4-42a3-4363-8895-1bc164874802In State v. Masters, the Court denied a motion for stay of execution of sentence for his burglary conviction.Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:02:16 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3396.pdfb98ff25f-450c-4f5a-85d1-a61d23c41b32The Court issued two merit decisions with opinions and six motion and procedural rulings.Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:08:31 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3331.pdfcfc306bb-505a-472f-a307-7ce218ce75d7The Court issued four merit decisions with opinions, 15 merit decisions without opinions, 20 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear six cases, declined to hear 94 cases, and denied motions to reconsider 11 cases.Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:14:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3372.pdf42a303a0-b37f-4a24-9456-f49da2a82e33In Ohio State Bar Assn. v. Allen, the Court found John Allen in contempt and ordered him to serve 30 days in jail. The Court also ruled in five other disciplinary cases and issued five merit decisions with opinions.Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:12:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3347.pdf46b72a79-1643-4664-9e24-55e80e07a007The Court granted a motion for reconsideration in Lyndhurst v. DiFiore, and released the official citations of 15 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:08:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3323.pdf15c04d8d-7cf3-4b1b-8b6d-f3b07eaf20daThe Court issued one motion and procedural ruling and returned two cases to the regular docket from mediation.Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:01:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3301.pdf1da529cc-6ef9-4263-90b5-e31f53eda932The Court issued five merit decisions with opinions and dismissed one case.Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:11:17 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3284.pdfa25e5458-d7a1-4083-8799-7eaed33c4a07The Court issued five merit decisions with opinions, one motion and procedural ruling, one disciplinary case, and dismissed one case.Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:10:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3268.pdf5b16f99a-2100-4e15-9635-9385c218bf67The Court issued four merit decisions with opinions and three motion and procedural rulings, and dismissed one case.Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:10:30 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3266.pdfd4b2ebd0-458d-4629-92f1-5bafea9b91f5In the capital case, State v. Garner, the Court declined to accept the discretionary appeal and denied as moot the motion for stay of execution.Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:26:34 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3236.pdf40a4f041-c8a2-4c99-8dba-cfc580cdb6d4The Court issued four motion and procedural rulings, referred two cases to mediation, returned one case to the regular docket from mediation, and released the official citations of eight cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:07:50 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3249.pdf4fbeb11a-de6a-4b69-bcc1-dedbbd9ad9c2In the capital case, State v. Garner, the Court ordered sua sponte that appellee shall file a response to the memorandum in support of jurisdiction no later than 9 a.m. on Monday, July 12, 2010, and shall serve a copy of the response on all other parties to the appeal by e-mail or facsimile transmission.Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:01:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3207.pdfc1455600-7dbd-4f69-8ae2-f68984500924The Court dismissed Revis v. Ohio Chamber Ballet because of a missed filing deadline.Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:03:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3171.pdf8bcae573-b992-4228-aae2-7c8ace443802The Court issued three merit decisions with opinions, two motion and procedural rulings, and two disciplinary cases.Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:02:17 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3144.pdfdd812283-5163-419c-8040-1e71ad38c2d5In State v. Mammone, the Court granted appellant’s motion for an extension of time to transmit the record in the death penalty case. In Delaney v. Levin, the Court denied several motions for an extension of time.Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:01:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3130.pdfecde200d-56f5-469e-9ff2-c620f4e81caeThe Court referred two cases to mediation, returned three cases to the regular docket from mediation, dismissed one case, and released the official citations of seven cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:18:08 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3095.pdf80ab6861-73bd-43fb-8137-fc878d88af8fIn State ex rel. Sunoco, Inc. v. Robey, the Court granted appellant’s application for dismissal and dismissed the case.Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:09:47 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-3011.pdf05383091-3f91-44bc-bc0c-89419ee26478On Certified Order of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, the Supreme Court of Ohio suspended Jerry LaVaughn Maynard from the practice of law in Ohio until he is reinstated to the practice of law in Tennessee.Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:14:24 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2970.pdf61863e06-f991-49d6-9709-61a6b269b542The Court denied a request for leave filed by vexatious litigator Daries Sherrills and determined that State ex rel. Johnson v. Peneda should proceed as an appeal of right instead of as a discretionary appeal.Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:07:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2911.pdf1b24c944-9678-4295-a1dd-42538e08322fThe Court issued one motion and procedural ruling, reinstated an attorney to the practice of law in Ohio, referred five cases to mediation, returned two cases to the regular docket from mediation, and released the official citations of four cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:01:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2895.pdf42863d4e-d465-4055-8cce-49215efa1a88In State ex rel. Bradley v. Buckeye Local School Dist. Bd. of Edn., the Court granted relator's application for dismissal and dismissed the case.Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:04:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2877.pdf684a92cc-ea3d-485a-b867-0dba0ea8f29fIn Ohio State Bar Assn. v. Allen, the Court denied a request to dismiss a contempt order and will consider additional information regarding respondent’s accommodations for a disability, which prevents him from attending a July 6 hearing.Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:32:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2866.pdfb5843d79-c0cf-4cc2-886c-0df5f4bebde9In State v. Garner, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on July 13, 2010. In addition, the Court issued two other motion and procedural rulings and dismissed two cases.Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:21:53 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2753.pdfc2e9464e-94ea-4bad-a93b-0e97af02080aThe Court issued 14 merit decisions without opinions and 13 motions and procedural rulings. The Court also denied 5 motions for reconsideration of prior decisions, dismissed 59 appeals, and accepted four discretionary appeals.Sun, 04 Jul 2010 19:03:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2828.pdf18d06548-0309-4f28-b5c6-2918d5795629The Court issued slip opinions in two cases, Pennsylvania Gen. Ins. Co. v. Park-Ohio Industries, and McFee v. Nursing Care Mgt. of Am., Inc. Also, the Court indefinitely suspended attorney Donald Henry Barnes on certified order of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts.Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:05:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2800.pdf66e8ec68-c409-422c-a714-798f0abcb3faThe Court released the official citations of four cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form and issued one motion and procedural ruling, one miscellaneous order, and an order in a disciplinary case.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:03:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2784.pdf5ef670bf-dcfa-4551-a475-384c57bd2365The Court issued one miscellaneous order in a disciplinary case.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:02:10 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2752.pdf9ba239fd-5f52-42f2-a8b4-342b7cadf976The Court issued seven merit decisions with opinions and one motion and procedural ruling, remanded a disciplinary case to the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, and dismissed two cases.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:06:24 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2723.pdf9cbd53db-499f-4080-9096-4cd6836e671bThe Court issued four merit decisions with opinions and granted a motion for reconsideration in part in one case.Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:03:32 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2650.pdf58e66ac8-02ee-4b5b-be11-09a9151e2259The Court issued two motion and procedural rulings and released the official citations of two cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:00:57 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2612.pdffe3db9b4-fb2f-4fa8-88c5-1bc294f3cb1dThe Court issued one motion and procedural ruling and one miscellaneous order, ruled on four disciplinary cases, and returned four cases to the regular docket from mediation.Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:43:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2586.pdfd1d80018-881d-4b59-9aa2-b57eefa5a215The Court issued five merit decisions with opinions, four motion and procedural rulings, and one miscellaneous order and dismissed one case.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:16:18 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2510.pdff0087198-fb7c-4c6a-a878-f1fe866bcee1The Court issued five merit decisions with opinions, four merit decisions without opinions, 15 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear one case, declined to hear 62 cases, denied motions to reconsider four cases, and granted one motion to reconsider a case.Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:13:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2549.pdfb934ea4c-018f-417e-a044-45cd9ccb924aThe Court issued five merit decisions with opinions and one motion and procedural ruling.Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:07:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2511.pdffbfba933-b95d-46d3-803d-6417b797d6c7The Court released the official citations of nine cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:05:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2438.pdf8939a067-b678-4f4d-a81b-68572aae4ad9The Court issued six merit decisions with opinions.Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:04:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2425.pdf875dd8ba-4b8a-4fc3-a253-3c8e3ade5334The Court issued the Barberton v. Jenney merit decision with opinion in which it affirmed the appeals court judgment.Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:06:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2396.pdfc0ebb45b-ae2a-4096-b8f4-afdea8561088The Court released the official citations of six cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form and dismissed two cases.Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:07:29 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2368.pdf95064b83-935a-45ec-82ca-b4431ddc92feThe Court referred three cases to mediation and returned one case from mediation to the regular docket.Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:35:55 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2330.pdf12e43cc5-6395-435d-b28d-8ecf1ee3738dThe Court granted a stay of execution in State v. Fry until all state post-conviction proceedings, including any appeals, have been exhausted. The Court issued one other motion and procedural ruling, dismissed two cases, and reinstated an attorney to the practice of law.Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:02:39 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2212.pdfa27fe18a-0de0-486f-ab49-647f8fdfc4e8The Court issued three merit decisions with opinions, 11 merit decisions without opinions, 17 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear eight cases, declined to hear 81 cases, and denied motions to reconsider four cases.Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:08:29 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2301.pdfbbc4a928-9a61-4ac1-b079-c17bd872db51The Court issued three merit decisions with opinions, including one disciplinary case and one unauthorized practice of law case.Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:05:20 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2261.pdf7e152f89-8617-4a76-93de-f8daa0c74695In State v. Nields, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on June 10, 2010. In addition, the Court issued two other motion and procedural rulings, five disciplinary cases, one miscellaneous order, and released the official citations of 12 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:19:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2236.pdf0282e75f-ab53-4115-891f-41b217ed3e45In State v. Mammone, the Court granted a stay of execution, which is scheduled for June 8, pending final disposition of this appeal.Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:01:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2211.pdf8c295ec8-a644-4ea8-bca9-cae13ab4fb3dThe Court issued four merit decisions with opinions and dismissed two cases.Mon, 31 May 2010 19:06:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2189.pdf51b5d405-e031-449c-bf44-21dd8c855aeaThe Court issued three merit decisions with opinions, affirming the judgment of the court of appeals in each case.Sun, 30 May 2010 19:02:11 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2168.pdfb106cd96-9a4d-4a45-b5b5-a9fa347ceb13The Court denied two writs in State ex rel. Ross v. Crawford Cty. Bd. of Elections that sought to compel the board of elections to count a provisional ballot and to prevent relator’s removal as an eligible voter. The Court also issued one additional merit decision with opinion.Sat, 29 May 2010 19:03:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2133.pdf955586e5-354c-4307-89dc-464d59485003The Court released the official citations of five cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form and dismissed one case.Fri, 28 May 2010 19:01:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2110.pdf78772fea-b80a-404f-85ac-b4b5bddb391aThe Court reinstated attorney Kenneth J. Lewis to the practice of law in Ohio. In addition, the Court issued one motion and procedural ruling, referred one case to mediation, and returned one case to the regular docket from mediation.Tue, 25 May 2010 19:01:11 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2077.pdf95a873a3-4d43-4b75-8fb4-19868f8bd9d7The Court granted an appellant’s motion to appoint counsel in order to file an application for reopening in State v. Perez. The Court also returned to the regular docket from mediation State ex rel. Kobly v. Youngstown City Council.Mon, 24 May 2010 19:04:18 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2079.pdfa0229660-3197-4f5a-b0c9-20f0f36589c0The Court denied a motion for a stay of execution and motion to dismiss in In re Beuke and dismissed the case.Mon, 24 May 2010 19:03:26 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2078.pdf6e22d8fc-ac7f-413d-9c64-f2a5fcaf18f7The Court ordered the state of Ohio to respond to the petition for writ of habeas corpus and motion for stay of execution in In re Beuke no later than 7 p.m. today.Mon, 24 May 2010 02:21:29 -0400https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2059.pdf4df0c22c-5c5f-47fa-a971-23fd8c54c826The Court set execution dates in two death penalty cases: State v. Spisak and State v. Baston. In addition, the Court disapproved seven applications for admission to the practice of law in Ohio and issued one other motion and procedural ruling.Sun, 23 May 2010 19:01:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2046.pdf911065e7-538e-4295-ac78-28cd9aff46a9The Court granted a motion by the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel to intervene as appellee in In re Application of E. Ohio Gas Co. In addition, the Court issued one other motion and procedural ruling and dismissed one case.Sat, 22 May 2010 19:02:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-2013.pdf88ca520d-f70b-4c7c-bd7f-3e6cd46c9651The Court denied a motion for leave filed by vexatious litigator Robert Grundstein. In addition, the Court dismissed one case and released the official citations of 12 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 21 May 2010 19:02:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1991.pdff56ca646-1ce0-47b2-881e-39c02130c4afThe Court referred six cases to mediation.Tue, 18 May 2010 19:05:26 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1973.pdfc9efdcde-be75-4aba-a986-21008faf7b1bThe Court issued two merit decisions with opinions, one motion and procedural ruling, and referred five cases to mediation.Mon, 17 May 2010 19:07:41 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1893.pdf808345c6-4806-4026-bd82-97f632805a7bThe Court issued five merit decisions with opinions, 10 merit decisions without opinions, 18 motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 19 cases, declined to hear 62 cases, and denied motions to reconsider 10 cases. In addition, a motion for reconsideration and judicial notice failed for want of four votes.Sun, 16 May 2010 19:12:39 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1936.pdf2a35321f-f747-4e5c-92be-20d27597dcc2The Court issued five merit decisions with opinions.Sat, 15 May 2010 19:11:44 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1896.pdf4e587260-21a8-4c35-a1ad-84ed43b888feThe Court released the official citations of five cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 14 May 2010 19:03:07 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1897.pdfef10fe70-3e21-4e2f-be00-9af6e2c1de6aThe Court announced two merit decisions with opinions, issued rulings in two disciplinary cases, and dismissed one case.Tue, 11 May 2010 23:43:47 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1862.pdff4428334-4816-4e25-a828-c50e4c4c6c9cThe Court granted mandamus writs in two cases: State ex rel. Gaylor, Inc. v. Goodenow and State ex rel. Ohio Liberty Council v. Brunner.Mon, 10 May 2010 22:38:40 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1843.pdf502462ce-9381-4a88-a767-8dd500280f50Among several attorney disciplinary case announcements today, the Court stayed a one-year suspension against John J. Chambers, indefinitely suspended John L. Sayler, suspended Lawrence F. Peskin for two years with 18 months stayed, reinstated Marion N. Cox to the practice of law, and found Sherry D. Davis in contempt.Mon, 10 May 2010 19:07:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1822.pdf4a9a79a9-05cb-402a-8927-bd5c97b59ba4The Court granted a motion to admit three out-of-state attorneys permission to file an amicus curiae brief in State ex rel. Toledo Blade Co. v. Henry Cty. Court of Common Pleas. The Court also issued four merit decisions with opinions.Sun, 09 May 2010 19:12:41 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1812.pdf951c124c-fea2-4184-a2a8-fcced24e7a53In State v. Duncan, the Court granted appellant’s application for dismissal and dismissed the case.Sat, 08 May 2010 19:02:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1795.pdf3c61b2cb-8c0a-4a42-a5a6-abdc3b89f55fThe Court released the official citations of eight cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form, granted a motion in a disciplinary case for respondent’s counsel to withdraw from the case, and dismissed two cases.Fri, 07 May 2010 19:10:41 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1740.pdf40ca6bcb-1cbb-4041-98a8-e531078f4fd4In State v. Beuke, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on May 13, 2010. In addition, the Court issued three other motion and procedural rulings and dismissed one case.Mon, 03 May 2010 19:01:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1729.pdf0e6e975b-8e3a-426d-8d17-389c5ff03b3eIn State ex rel. Doner v. Logan, the Court denied a motion for an order regarding the admissibility of certain evidence and granted a motion for both sides to be able to depose expert witnesses.Sun, 02 May 2010 19:02:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1709.pdff8785b16-34bc-4efc-8732-29a75857f89eThe Court ordered appellants in two cases to show cause within 14 days why consideration of jurisdictional memoranda should not proceed. The Court also released the official citations of two cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:01:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1678.pdf7dcb1bb4-28a1-4160-9598-dce6b042b3e0The Court referred three cases to mediation and returned two cases from mediation to the regular docket.Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:01:24 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1679.pdf91d08fa4-6851-4f63-a5f3-46ee088492f1The Court denied a writ of mandamus in State ex rel. Johnson v. Brunner based on laches.Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:33:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1662.pdfbac9ce34-917d-4341-89ad-e999392037a0The Court set the briefing schedule in State ex rel. Ohio Liberty Council v. Brunner by granting the motion to expedite the writ of mandamus. The Court also dismissed the claim for a writ of prohibition in the case.Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:06:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1653.pdf0ec68164-4237-4456-b8e7-2800e42a3ba6The Court issued interim felony suspensions against attorneys Maureen Ann Cronin and Donald James Guernsey, dismissed four cases, and announced one motion and procedural ruling.Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:06:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1654.pdf3662ffdf-ccb2-4d05-a4ed-d497b78051bcIn Zukowski v. Brunner, the Court denied a request to remove candidates from the ballot based on deficiencies in the complaint and a lack of evidence.Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:06:32 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1557.pdf9a664b9b-bcce-45cc-b0f1-545d13ced3afIn Tobacco Use Prevention & Control Found. v. Boyce, the Court granted a motion for an expedited briefing schedule and ordered the oral argument to be expedited. In addition, the Court issued 11 merit decisions without opinions, 16 other motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 11 cases, declined to hear 56 cases, and denied motions to reconsider 11 cases.Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:02:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1639.pdfec389603-b205-44d5-9637-e21432fa0ba5The Court denied a writ of prohibition in State ex rel. Hoag v. Lucas Cty. Bd. of Elections, seeking to prevent the board of elections from placing names on the primary ballot.Sat, 24 Apr 2010 20:36:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1625.pdf1ab10804-eadb-454d-8189-bad044fda1deThe Court set an execution date of Nov. 16, 2010, in State v. Cornwell. In addition, the Court issued five other motion and procedural rulings and one merit decision with opinion.Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:03:46 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1623.pdfae08a01f-f9ed-4475-9756-f2bf035e2f5dThe Court issued four merit decisions with opinions and five motion and procedural rulings, dismissed one case, and released the official citations of 12 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:47:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1558.pdf208daac9-9139-420c-ad6a-b4cd41a7e6c7The Court announced four merit decisions with opinions in which the late Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer participated in the deliberations and vote.Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:10:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1552.pdfe42627e6-0858-42c4-829f-337e9ce56d37The Court announced 10 merit decisions with opinions in which the late Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer participated in the deliberations and vote. The Court also denied as moot relator’s motion to compel discovery in State ex rel. Lawrence v. Kilbane.Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:02:51 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1534.pdf32436c2c-10c0-457a-b145-1e97528a780cIn anticipation of possible limited access to the Clerk’s Office on Friday because the late Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer will lie in state in the Courtroom, the Court extended the deadline for documents due on Friday to Monday.Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:40:31 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1527.pdf1fd944c1-14ef-4474-bf64-7637a20a3ac6The Court denied a motion for a stay of execution scheduled for April 20 in State v. Durr (1990-0291) and declined to hear State v. Durr (2009-2117).Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:33:15 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1485.pdf12b988fb-bff5-47d3-a7d1-6793dfed00b3The Court released the official citations of eight cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:20:46 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1485.pdfba4a2ee0-afdd-408b-8381-03ae01be5393The Court released the official citations of eight cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form and dismissed three cases.Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:14:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1463.pdff820aa9b-641d-4011-a445-737d54843307In State v. Durr Court issues standard procedural order for cases where an upcoming execution is scheduled. Also, denies motion to strike motion to set an execution date in State v Hawkins, dismisses two cases and refers three cases to mediation.Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:01:51 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.govf6af2cfe-2deb-4ba8-9a04-d2f9b27bf783The Court granted motions to dismiss the case In re Petition of CSX Transp.Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:02:38 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1376.pdf83404616-2ce6-4c78-8aeb-010693f6150cThe courts granted a writ of mandamus in Owens v. Brunner compelling the secretary of state to certify Robert Owens as a candidate and to instruct the boards of elections to place Owens’ name on the primary-election ballot. Also, the Court issued a procedural order in Zukowski v. Brunner.Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:06:32 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1315.pdf290d94f7-4558-4b15-a430-090e2979662bIn Cleveland Bar Assn. v. Kraus, the Court granted relator’s motion to file exhibits under seal in an answer to respondent’s filing of an application for reinstatement. The Court also denied motions for leave by two vexatious litigators.Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:01:09 -0400http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1331.pdf11dc10ee-0edc-4e18-a28f-b0479383e779The Court denied a motion for stay of the common pleas court proceedings in State ex rel. Cleveland v. Sutula and granted a motion for continuance of oral argument scheduled for March 30, 2010 in Disciplinary Counsel v. Robinson.Sun, 11 Apr 2010 03:16:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1302.pdfb06b6b32-2b3e-4685-a224-5fd284657d20In Butler Cty. Bar Assn. v. Minamyer, the Court remanded the case to the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline to consider evidence about respondent’s health conditions. The Court also granted a motion for John P. Laczko to withdraw as counsel for appellant in State v. Group.Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:02:07 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1247.pdf1c16668f-db12-4b9c-b073-3f7ac10248dfThe Court denied motions to vacate the March 25 judgment entries in LetOhioVote.org v. Brunner, State ex rel. New Models v. Brunner and State ex rel. Cummings v. Brunner. The Court also denied a motion to continue the April 1 oral argument before a master commissioner in Cincinnati School Dist. Bd of Edn. V. Hamilton Cty. Bd. of Revision.Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:38:50 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1246.pdf796baefb-453e-411c-9f0b-96ea23ac2bcdThe Court released the official citations of seven cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:02:26 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1231.pdf6d68c30f-7f82-4e92-a763-2b8dac261249Court denied a motion for a hearing in Zukowski v. Brunner.Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:17:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov5b21ff05-8905-4c7e-a6e0-2dc0189a6ba1In State ex rel. Gaylor, Inc. v. Goodenow, the Court denied a motion to require relator to give a bond and emergency motion for expedited briefing schedule. The Court also granted motions for protective orders and deferred rulings on motions for sanctions until the time of the merits determination in LetOhioVote.org v. Brunner, State ex rel. New Models v. Brunner and State ex rel. Cummings v. Brunner.Tue, 06 Apr 2010 02:36:50 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1200.pdf9823b066-95e8-4474-8480-3431d3b68375In State ex rel. Associated Builders & Contrs. of Cent. Ohio v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Commrs., the Court reversed the appeals court judgment and remanded the case to the trial court.Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:26:36 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1179.pdf7d46828b-3359-4e12-b187-87d2ad6e1c38The Court issued four merit decisions with opinions, three motion and procedural rulings, one disciplinary case, dismissed two cases, referred two cases to mediation, and returned one case to the regular docket from mediation.Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:04:13 -0400http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1180.pdf29c2b560-6758-481a-9bec-a255e9062c04The Court ruled on two expedited election cases. In State ex rel. Stewart v. Clinton Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court dismissed the mandamus claim for lack of jurisdiction and denied a prohibition claim. In State ex rel. Eshleman v. Fornshell, the Court denied the prohibition claim and granted the mandamus claim.Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:25:11 -0400http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1177.pdfdeda2508-ee08-467c-b6a4-e885051aaed9An emergency motion before the Court for an expedited stay in State ex rel. Greenacres Found. v. Ghosh failed for want of four votes.Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:22:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1167.pdfe781eb8c-98c3-4663-9de5-176eb2a55339The Court granted a motion by the Lucas County Republican Party and John Lavelle for leave to intervene as respondents in State ex rel. Hoag v. Lucas Cty. Bd. of Elections.Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:53:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1075.pdf5c9d730f-5bf5-4a2d-9653-2db6ae2aeca8The Court issued five merit decisions with opinions, two merit decisions without opinions, 12 motion and procedural rulings, declined to hear 31 cases, and denied motions to reconsider four cases. In addition, the Court agreed to hear 11 cases and held each of them pending the outcome of State v. Bodyke.Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:03:32 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1136.pdf22ac9838-c199-4987-a6e7-c56e5b1ab1cbThe Court’s ruling in Knowlton v. Noble Cty. Bd. of Elections prevents Stephen S. Hannum’s name from appearing on ballot as Democratic Party candidate for sheriff in primary election. The Court also ordered attorney Sherry D. Davis in Disciplinary Counsel v. Davis to appear before the Court on April 20 for failing to file a response to a show cause order.Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:46:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1106.pdff0aa563c-9543-4e5e-bb83-2a75b722e9deThe Court upheld the death penalty in State v. Fry. In addition, the Court issued other additional merit decisions with opinions, two motion and procedural rulings, and dismissed one case.Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:05:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1076.pdfc2d216e1-4b90-4fcd-9af9-b1eed68ce5cfThe Court released the official citations of seven cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:02:55 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1069.pdf802cef6b-0b70-4106-a683-6621adec5aecIn State ex rel. Doner v. Logan, the Court denied a motion for leave to intervene by Case Leasing & Rental and granted a motion to substitute the executors of the Estate of Marilyn M. Kuhn as a party in the case in place of Ms. Kuhn.Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:06:08 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1047.pdff4e9ce37-d152-4441-987e-f5978f5b11b5The Court issued five merit decisions with opinions, two motion and procedural rulings, one disciplinary case, and dismissed one case.Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:06:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1048.pdf85726323-3a5f-47fd-8e1d-74075af093f3In Green v. Foos, the Court denied appellant’s motion to stay the court of appeals judgment.Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:35:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1028.pdf06019ed1-bb80-4b46-aa2b-2dab0d262b60The Court released four disciplinary case decisions resulting in two indefinite suspensions, a one-year stayed suspension, and one case returned to the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline for further proceedings.Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:03:11 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1030.pdfe024b2f6-26c8-4c3e-b5e5-777a7734c5aeThe Court clarified the motion for a stay in State ex rel. Gaylor, Inc. v. Goodenow. The Court also denied expedited motions in two cases for candidates for Attorney General and ordered parties to follow the evidence and briefing schedule provided for in the rules.Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:49:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1000.pdf4769e386-b84f-4c82-a015-aef8ebd43396The Court issued five merit decisions with opinions including a Board of Tax Appeals case and a petition for writ of habeas corpus.Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:05:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-1012.pdf077312ee-ba36-4d42-8de4-16d090dec321In State ex rel. Stewart v. Clinton Cty. Bd. of Elections, the Court granted a motion by Patrick Haley to intervene as respondent in the expedited election case.Sat, 27 Mar 2010 02:47:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-946.pdffad403d5-ab37-4b80-800c-32cf7f82fb5dThe Court suspended attorney Richard W. Erpenbeck from the practice of law in Ohio for two years. In addition, the Court dismissed one case and released the official citations of six cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:28:21 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-959.pdf1f6e35e0-63ac-4502-ad4f-ea5a4c3253d0In State ex rel. Gaylor, Inc. v. Goodenow the Court denied relator’s request for an emergency stay and expedited alternative writ and dismissed relator’s request for a writ of prohibition, but granted an alternative writ of mandamus and imposed a stay preventing the respondents from enforcing their decisions disqualifying the relator’s bid and awarding a contested contract to an alternate contractor pending the Court’s resolution of the mandamus claim, and set a briefing schedule for the mandamus action.Wed, 24 Mar 2010 03:40:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-930.pdfc01f02d4-607d-4506-8bdb-13ed80998ac3In State ex rel. Lucas Cty. Republican Party Executive Commt. v. Brunner, the Court denied relator’s request for an emergency other writ and emergency alternative writ and dismissed relator’s request for a writ of prohibition but granted an alternative writ of mandamus and set a briefing schedule.Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:52:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-919.pdf60865d49-cecc-4b20-83e3-e13e98211651The Court agreed to consolidate LetOhioVote.org v. Brunner, State ex rel. New Models v. Brunner and State ex rel. Cummings v. Brunner. In addition, the Court issued three other motion and procedural rulings, dismissed one case, referred three cases to mediation, and returned one case to the regular docket from mediation.Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:09:18 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-799.pdf326f8c94-62d6-46de-bb51-b37ecc78ebd5The Court issued two merit decisions with opinions, announced eight motion and procedural rulings, agreed to hear 13 cases, and declined to hear 70 cases.Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:03:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-864.pdfad22dc0b-6e5c-4609-aa7b-070525c7aaf0The Court denied a request by vexatious litigator Delores M. Karnofel for leave to continue or institute legal proceedings in the Supreme Court. In addition, the Court dismissed Karnofel v. Bernard because of a missed filing deadline. The Court also granted appellee’s motion in two cases to appoint the Office of the Ohio Public Defender as counsel.Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:01:08 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-863.pdf4dde4b08-4f1f-40b8-b233-9d9ff592b8aeIn State ex rel. Cummings v. Brunner, the Court granted an alternative writ – which stays the proceedings that relator seeks to prohibit until a Supreme Court ruling – and set a briefing schedule for presentation of evidence and filing of briefs.Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:51:38 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-808.pdfa4b806d6-5172-402b-b51f-88a9c9cf7762The Court granted a request by vexatious litigator Prasad Bikkani’s attorney for leave to file a notice of appeal in the Supreme Court since the vexatious litigator order does not apply to counsel representing Bikkani. In addition, the Court referred three cases to mediation, returned one case to the regular docket from mediation, and released the official citations of 10 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:00:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-809.pdf6f486437-3f00-4616-8c93-0d41e78a4587In State ex rel. New Models v. Brunner, the Court granted an alternative writ – which stays the proceedings that relator seeks to prohibit until a Supreme Court ruling – and set a briefing schedule for presentation of evidence and filing of briefs.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:09:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-765.pdfe1b568a4-d742-461a-85e5-4bd504278833The Court issued 14 merit decisions with opinions, including 10 cases that were held pending the outcome of State v. Singleton, which the Court decided on Dec. 22, 2009. In addition, the Court issued four motion and procedural rulings, seven disciplinary cases, four miscellaneous orders, referred one case to mediation, and returned one case to the regular docket from mediation.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:10:49 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-670.pdfae377b54-8927-4bf4-bea8-6f3a813b7860The Court issued five merit decisions with opinions, eight merit decisions without opinions, 21 motion and procedural rulings, and agreed to hear six cases. In addition, the Court declined to hear 43 cases and denied motions to reconsider 12 cases.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:07:53 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-739.pdf9c0c941d-86b0-4b88-86d6-189e59604123In State ex rel. LetOhioVote.org v. Brunner, the Court granted an alternative writ – which stays the proceedings that relator seeks to prohibit until a Supreme Court ruling – and set a briefing schedule for presentation of evidence and filing of briefs.Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:30:34 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-728.pdf33eadbb0-7d44-429c-af8c-fdc27a39862fThe Court issued three merit decisions with opinions, including two disciplinary cases and reversed the appeals court’s judgment in Bergman v. Monarch Constr. Co. and remanded the case to the trial court.Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:04:24 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-697.pdf4be0cbb4-f554-4506-9128-7cfad32f026bThe Court found North Olmsted attorney Timothy J. Jarabek in contempt, revoked a stay of the second year of his suspension, and ordered him to serve his entire two-year suspension as a period of actual suspension. In addition, the Court released the official citations of 10 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:01:10 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-644.pdf47727957-253b-47f2-a32d-dd510b656b5bThe Court decided three disciplinary cases, issued two additional merit decisions with opinions, and dismissed two cases.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:05:16 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-620.pdf38cab4af-263f-44c2-bbb5-d73b9271bc43The Court issued six merit decisions with opinions, including two disciplinary cases, and dismissed one case.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:03:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-614.pdfbb84c68f-ce04-4372-aaa1-a4e69f1cf0f1The Court denied a request by vexatious litigator Delores M. Karnofel for leave to continue or institute legal proceedings in the Supreme Court. In addition, the Court dismissed State v. Cunningham because of a missed filing deadline and returned three cases from mediation to the regular docket.Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:02:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-581.pdf0bbf83e0-24d5-4a73-87dc-4b663cef2169In State v. Reynolds, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on March 9, 2010. In addition, the Court released the official citations of four cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:01:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-583.pdf8729a49d-5a49-4529-b741-1d72b2a4fca3In State v. Wesson, the Court granted a motion for stay of execution scheduled for Feb. 25 pending final disposition of his appeal. The Court also granted a joint motion to release attorney Douglas B. Maher after five days in the Summit County jail.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:35:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-552.pdf180a4020-6b2b-440f-aff0-3309d4812cf0The Court set an execution date of Oct. 6 in State v. Benge and denied a motion to supplement the record in In re Application of Columbus S. Power Co.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:12:38 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-486.pdf6a860309-55fe-4e65-9a10-2b67aa3031aeThe Court reinstated to the practice of law Dayton attorney John C. Meehling, terminated the probation of Canal Winchester attorney Brian L. Herzberger, and issued three motion and procedural rulings.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:00:56 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-461.pdfa11ce2e8-1a7b-4b9d-99b9-4a9518774850The Court granted relator’s application to dismiss a complaint for a writ of habeas corpus in State ex rel. McDougald v. Brunsman.Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:08:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-450.pdfa577e23e-dd41-42e4-95bf-9e98e16e65a0In State ex rel. Manuel v. Stenson, the Court determined the case should proceed as an appeal of right rather than a discretionary appeal as originally filed. The Court also referred 11 cases to mediation.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:07:47 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-424.pdf4defb223-f256-4653-9a00-d48a1aab1d09The Court dismissed State v. Rardon because of a missed filing deadline.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:01:48 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-430.pdf73bbe8bc-849b-486b-a68a-527993102b80In State ex rel. Brookwood Presbyterian Church v. Ohio Dept. of Edn., the Court granted respondent’s emergency motion to stay this action pending further order of the Court and denied as moot relator’s motion to expedite discovery.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:01:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-354.pdf5e4ac8a5-1c4d-48c0-b87a-72859b007e47The Court issued seven merit decisions without opinions, 14 motion and procedural rulings, and agreed to hear 17 cases. In addition, the Court declined to hear 88 cases, denied motions to reconsider seven cases, and granted motions to reconsider two cases.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:03:46 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-411.pdf90e10260-c1e4-482d-a2b2-2eb04c7a1ca9The Court dismissed State v. Kupay-Zimmerman, issued one procedural motion and referred five cases to mediation.Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:08:47 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-388.pdf0344a61c-8696-4ddf-ad7e-f10aabf7e171The Court granted a motion to reschedule a March 17 oral argument before a master commissioner in Cincinnati School Dist. Bd. of Edn. V. Hamilton Cty. Bd. of Revision. In addition, the Court released the official citation of one case that was previously announced in slip opinion form.Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:01:53 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-374.pdf1a3d1639-fed4-449e-b4bd-31c478371a37The Court issued three motion and procedural rulings, dismissed two cases, and denied a motion for reconsideration in one case.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:04:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-355.pdfe332b345-8540-4b8d-90f0-8b32c16083ecIn State v. Brown, the Court did not accept the discretionary appeal and denied as moot the motion for stay of execution pending appeal.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:48:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-352.pdfe6946108-9273-499b-a195-a23a90f261d6The Court issued four merit decisions with opinions, including two attorney discipline cases.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:12:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-353.pdf55763646-6b72-47b9-99eb-bdf10d2e0ab0In State v. Brown, the Court ordered appellee to file a response to the memorandum in support of jurisdiction by 6 p.m. Feb. 3.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:15:50 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-341.pdf0b6b9f68-5439-4873-b6b2-0209d84016b8The Court found Cuyahoga Falls attorney Harry J. Wittbrod in contempt, ordered him to serve his previously stayed six-month suspension, and ordered him to immediately cease and desist from the practice of law. In addition, the Court issued four merit decisions with opinions, three miscellaneous dismissals, and two motion and procedural rulings.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:06:19 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-333.pdfe32043c4-d58f-4472-abc0-d315769a9a07The Court set execution dates in three death penalty cases: State v. Garner, State v. Davie and State v. Keith. In addition, the Court found Barberton attorney Douglas B. Maher in contempt, issued a warrant for his arrest and ordered him to serve 20 days in jail. The Court also issued two merit decisions with opinions and one miscellaneous order.Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:09:03 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-335.pdf106d2fb2-779c-47d9-b72b-cc4c651a908aIn State v. Brown, the Court denied appellant’s motions for stay of execution scheduled for Feb. 4, 2010.Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:08:10 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-283.pdff10f5170-aaec-476b-84b3-d4e1ff35a2ceThe Court granted a stay of execution in State v. Perez until all the state post-conviction proceedings, including appeals, are exhausted. In addition, the Court released the official citations of 12 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:11:36 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-268.pdff98eec26-fe9c-49b0-89c9-5b5a628d6fafIn State ex rel. Pollock v. Lillian & Betty Ratner School, Inc., the Court ordered counsel for relator to redact all personal identifiers in the case within 10 days.Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:30:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-274.pdfb17d10fc-1dba-40fb-a7c3-156193a32585In State ex rel. Toledo Blade Co. v. Henry Cty. Court of Common Pleas, the Court granted an alternative writ, set a briefing schedule and stayed the common pleas court’s Dec. 4, 2009 and Jan. 28, 2010 orders pending the resolution of the case in the Supreme Court.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:48:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-222.pdfe1777a39-77b7-461e-970a-14797cdbf5a7The Court released five merit decisions with opinions, including two attorney discipline cases that resulted in the dismissal of a complaint against one attorney and an indefinite suspension for another attorney.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:07:50 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-188.pdfb29daad1-ce35-48eb-b316-a18a8a8a55b4The Court issued five merit decisions with opinions, 19 merit decisions without opinions, and 21 motion and procedural rulings. In addition, the Court agreed to hear 15 cases, declined to hear 73 cases, denied motions to reconsider 15 cases, and granted a motion to reconsider one case by accepting the discretionary appeal.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:28:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-207.pdfd5fa8f45-8e0c-4d69-beae-3c36fb47b9ffThe Court issued five merit decisions with opinions, including two disciplinary cases and one unauthorized practice of law case; two motion and procedural rulings; and denied a motion for reconsideration in one case.Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:06:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-187.pdf76a04c54-3e48-498c-84cd-3d09c3c3bdb7The Court granted motions for leave to intervene as appellees by Southern Power Company, Ohio Power Company, and Ohio Energy Group in two Public Utilities Commission of Ohio cases. In addition, the Court issued an interim felony suspension against Dayton attorney Craig W. Saunders, released the official citations of six cases, and dismissed one case because of a missed filing deadline.Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:07:31 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-160.pdf84b68d34-db0a-49fc-b991-587267f7c6f7The Court granted a motion allowing amicus curiae Ohio Attorney General to share oral argument time allotted to appellee in Barberton v. Jenney. In addition, the Court issued three other motion and procedural rulings and vacated a Continuing Legal Education sanction order against attorney Georgia S. Foerstner who was found to be in compliance with the 2009 reporting period.Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:04:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-132.pdfb7ff3232-8407-44fe-b9a3-1f12571fc32aThe Court issued four merit decisions with opinions and reversed the judgment of the court of appeals in two cases and affirmed the judgment of the court of appeals in two cases.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:16:39 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-124.pdff29e5904-16b2-481d-89ed-c6892a6db3dcThe Court ordered the parties in In re Application of Duke Energy Ohio, Inc. to address three questions concerning Revised Code section 4928.20(J) within 30 days. In addition, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Hazel v. Bender because of a missed filing deadline and reinstated to the practice of law Toledo attorney Robert B. Scott.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:01:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-100.pdfa0413908-fe11-496c-b163-ac87ef1f5d7cIn State v. Brown, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on Feb. 7, 2010. In addition, the Court issued four other motion and procedural rulings, dismissed one case, and released the official citations of six cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:05:32 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-84.pdf2daff899-87d4-4201-bfed-5ce03db3cbb3The Court stayed the briefing schedule and ordered appellant in Turner v. Levin to show cause within 14 days why the appeal should not be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. In addition, the Court granted a request for confidentiality in a disciplinary case, publicly reprimanded an attorney, dismissed one case, and returned one case to the regular docket from mediation.Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:02:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-52.pdf552c2a0a-1837-4e23-a460-06c27e2bb364The Court extended the deadline for the presentation of evidence in State ex rel. Doner v. Logan to April 1, 2010. In addition, the Court reinstated eight attorneys to the practice of law after they complied with the requirements for reinstatement following Continuing Legal Education suspensions and vacated CLE sanction orders against two attorneys who were found to be in compliance with the 2009 reporting period.Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:04:34 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-51.pdf01bda431-18f4-45e5-bec2-a4f9c6c8a04fThe Court released one merit decision with an opinion today and affirmed the judgment of the court of appeals in Shenyey v. Glasgow. In addition, the Court granted relator’s application for dismissal in State ex rel. Jennings-El v. Clancy writ of mandamus case.Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:13:56 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-34.pdf961cb0de-9cd7-4b03-94e7-248853807c9aThe Court ordered respondent in Disciplinary Counsel v. Jarabek to appear in person on Feb. 16, 2010, for failing to respond to a motion requiring him to appear and show cause as to why he should not be held in contempt for failing to obey a Feb. 25, 2009, Court order. In addition, the Court denied a motion for reconsideration and released the official citations of six cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:04:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-20.pdf3a173642-d14c-45dc-8d4b-137a3bb0a973The Court issued five motion and procedural rulings, including allowing amicus curiae Ohio State Bar Association to share oral argument time allotted to appellee in Erwin v. Bryan. In addition, the Court dismissed two cases and suspended Akron attorney Christopher P. Muntean from the practice of law on an interim basis after being notified of his felony conviction.Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:07:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-7.pdfdee83052-8964-4d75-b82d-c64a1b2252a9In two separate merit decisions with opinions issued today, the Court affirmed the judgment of the court of appeals in Beckett v. Warren and reversed the judgment of the court of appeals in State ex rel. Galligan v. Indus. Comm.Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:09:09 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-6.pdf6a549c4e-d1f3-4e08-8116-afa2f87b479eIssuing two merit decisions with opinions, the Court reversed the court of appeals in one case and affirmed the court of appeals in another case. The Court also issued four motion and procedural rulings and referred one case to mediation.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:47:43 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-ohio-5.pdf96738278-1d9c-4342-a27e-c6be00a84560The Court released the official citations of seven cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:15:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6935.pdf27cefd1f-ce82-44de-9172-fee93c6b1845The Court granted a motion in State ex rel. Will v. Burge to redact personal identifiers in the case within 10 days. The Court also referred four cases to mediation. In addition, the Commission on Continuing Legal Education vacated a previous sanction fee against Cleveland attorney Lawrence Rafalski because he is in compliance with the 2009 reporting period.Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:05:29 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6816.pdf6da20aad-161c-48e7-8dda-f9498b7ff722The Court issued two merit decisions with opinions, six merit decisions without opinions, and 11 motion and procedural rulings. In addition, the Court agreed to hear nine cases, declined to hear 71 cases, and denied motions to reconsider three cases.Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:10:10 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6904.pdf850fccab-2230-4d9c-8d3a-b548e1ca7e73In State ex rel. Hamilton Cty. Bd. of Commrs. v. Hamilton Cty. Court of Common Pleas, the Supreme Court stayed the Oct. 15 decision of the common pleas court pending further order of the Supreme Court.Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:49:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6877.pdfef6eaff5-5426-44be-a977-b489e8140a83The Court issued two merit decisions with opinions and determined that two other cases should proceed as appeals of right rather than discretionary appeals and a claimed appeals of right as originally filed.Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:52:20 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6833.pdfe781f3ec-98c5-4329-80e0-12cddda247d2The Court dismissed one case, referred one case to mediation, and released the official citations of six cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:24:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6853.pdf894ee01c-4533-4f69-9048-1d9e16b1982eThe Court granted a writ of mandamus ordering the Medina County Board of Commissioners to make certain appropriations.Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:32:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6825.pdf7b195684-b8f8-4f70-ad01-7a8a10c8a713The Court denied a request by vexatious litigator Kevin Hughley for leave to continue or institute legal proceedings in the Supreme Court. In addition, the Court dismissed State v. Persinger because of a missed filing deadline and granted appellant’s application for dismissal in State ex rel. Kugler v. Indus. Comm.Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:08:49 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6787.pdfbe659cee-c2ed-4ea9-a860-253aa0c05298In State ex rel. Merrill v. Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources, the Court requested the parties in the case brief two issues before deciding whether to accept the case. In addition, the Court dismissed State v. King because of a missed filing deadline. The Court also referred one case to mediation and returned two cases to the regular docket from mediation.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:06:12 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6700.pdfbfdd9a4c-c21a-437c-a46f-0a9aea520044The Court found two attorneys in contempt, ordered them to pay fines and ordered one of the attorneys to serve 10 days in jail. In addition, the Court dismissed Akron Bar Assn. v. McNerney upon being notified of the death of respondent and reinstated to the practice of law attorney Carlos Francisco Martin. The Court also released the official citations of nine cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form..Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:14:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6668.pdfc9bf5202-bd08-4c5d-9843-2afe8d91720fThe Court denied a motion for reconsideration in State ex rel. Lisboa v. McCafferty and ordered appellant in State v. Craig to show cause in 14 days why the appeal should not be dismissed as moot.Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:38:16 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6629.pdf70d9165b-596f-474b-8864-752798db2f5cThe Court denied requests for leave to continue or institute legal proceedings in the Supreme Court by two vexatious litigators. In addition, the Court issued one other motion and procedural ruling, eight merit decisions with opinions and one merit decision without an opinion.Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:06:39 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6487.pdf12590a33-a3dc-4a33-93b7-3c91f357b5faOf the seven cases the Court agreed to hear, five of them were held pending a decision in the State v. Bodyke sex offender case about heightened registration and public notification requirements. In addition, the Court declined to hear 49 cases, issued six merit decisions without opinions and nine motion and procedural rulings, and denied motions to reconsider three cases while granting one motion for reconsideration in State v. Hudson pending the outcome in another case.Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:12:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6546.pdfbdc48b7d-46a0-4297-98fc-be3b9a910f61In State v. Smith, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on Jan. 7, 2010. The Court also announced one additional motion and procedural ruling, three merit decisions with opinions, two disciplinary cases and granted one motion for reconsideration.Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:14:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6503.pdfebcc7340-1f4e-4bbd-8ba2-4b100b4e0067The Court suspended from the practice of law on an interim basis two attorneys after being notified of their felony convictions. In addition, the Court released the official citations of five cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:10:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6486.pdfe00ac2f1-319c-4dcb-b6ad-2623c7cb307dThe Court ordered State v. Baker no longer held for a decision in another case and asked the parties to brief the issue outlined by the court of appeals. In addition, the Court issued motion and procedural rulings in four other cases, referred three cases to mediation and returned one case to the regular docket from mediation.Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:09:42 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6435.pdf06100e92-78ab-4c7f-b3fa-0a6ea36dcb26Among four merit decisions with opinions released today, the Court reversed judgment and remanded two cases, affirmed a decision in a Board of Tax Appeals case and answered a certified question in a Cuyahoga County case.Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:05:32 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6408.pdf3c4ced53-1f5a-49b1-b2bd-44d3598c0995The Court struck from the record appellant’s memorandum opposing appellee’s motion to dismiss because it was filed too late in a Lucas County case and ordered appellant to file an amended notice of appeal with the appeals court judgment attached within 14 days in a Franklin County case.Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:08:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6351.pdf3ce21eee-139f-4c3a-9434-18fed02925f2The Court denied requests for leave to continue or institute legal proceedings in the Supreme Court by three vexatious litigators. In addition, the Court dismissed State ex rel. Lisboa v. McCafferty based on a missed filing deadline and released the official citations of five cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:10:33 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6349.pdf2c205173-8213-4106-a1ae-47a0c335d3fcIn State ex rel. Polaris Innkeepers, L.L.C. v. Westerville, the Court ordered respondent to file responses to the mandamus complaint and motion for expedited consideration by Dec. 10.Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:49:46 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6320.pdf2a058038-2b0a-4f10-a7f7-b891396b675dRuling on three disciplinary cases, the Court reinstated attorney Jeffrey F. Slavin to the practice of law and ordered two Akron attorneys to appear before the court on Jan. 12, 2010 to show cause why they should not be found in contempt for failing to abide by previous court orders.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:37:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6330.pdf7294bf53-901f-4d71-8cfe-4cd4ba20c46aIn State v. Nickel, the Court denied appellant’s motion to stay the appeals court’s judgment. In State ex rel. Lohn V. Medina Cty. Bd. of Cty. Commrs., the Court granted relator’s request for extension of time and ordered respondents’ merit brief to be filed no later than Dec. 11.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:41:19 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6299.pdf4123a109-7768-4828-988d-722c6e1730cdThe Court dismissed a writ of mandamus case seeking public records from two state representatives in State ex rel. Glasgow v. Mandel based on relator’s application for dismissal. In addition, the Court issued three merit decisions with opinions and one motion and procedural ruling.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:11:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6210.pdf1d932382-ae17-4a0c-94fe-f1d7ff08046cThe Court affirmed the death sentence in State v. Perez and issued two other merit decisions with opinions. In addition, the Court issued 10 merit decisions without opinions and 20 motion and procedural rulings. The Court also agreed to hear 24 cases, declined to hear 57 cases, and denied motions to reconsider four cases.Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:12:37 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6249.pdf74faa281-eb95-4e93-ad51-71c987887298In State v. Biros, the Court issued several orders to facilitate the timely consideration of any matters relating to the execution of appellant’s sentence on Dec. 8. The Court also announced one additional motion and procedural ruling and three merit decisions with opinions.Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:01:00 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6211.pdf5ade4f76-2f41-4506-970b-24b722405a1bThe Court released the official citations of three cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:18:25 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6203.pdfb305e2cb-dfc4-4c58-a8b6-d05854e2d15eIn Toledo Bar Assn. Certified Grievance Commt. v. Garrett, the Court entered an interim remedial suspension against attorney William A. Garrett. The Court also denied motions for reconsideration in Columbus Bar Assn. v. Am. Family Prepaid Legal Corp. and reminded respondents that the order regarding production of customer lists remains in effect.Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:58:55 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6167.pdffd7b3fd9-a6fa-451a-8033-14bf16fba5aaIn [State ex rel.] Durain v. Schmenk, the Court determined the case should proceed as an appeal of right rather than a discretionary appeal and a claimed appeal of right as originally filed. The Court also issued three merit decisions with opinions, affirming judgments in all three cases.Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:17:57 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6142.pdf33c976ef-8cda-4968-8dc3-fe25196d34b5The Court denied appellant’s motion to supplement the record in Ohio Consumers’ Counsel v. Pub. Util. Comm. and dismissed Motorists Mut. Ins. Co. v. Dandy-Jim, Inc. upon appellant’s application for dismissal. The Court also released the official citations of eight cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:13:01 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6141.pdfeb3d4845-efb8-44d6-b97c-8cda30d8c4b4Court grants writ of mandamus to enforce funding request by judge in Ashtabula County.Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:02:59 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6095.pdfefcca5a1-6795-49d0-8566-5c4471168e12The Court set discovery, deposition and evidence schedules in State ex rel. Doner v. Logan. The Court also issued decisions or rulings in eight attorney disciplinary cases resulting in resignations with disciplinary action pending, suspensions, a civil penalty and a public reprimand.Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:29:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6015.pdf44787417-cf91-4b9f-b64b-e36d1830937fIn State v. Simmons, the Court vacated the judgments of the common pleas and appeals courts and remanded the case to the trial court for resentencing. In addition, the Court issued 3 other merit decisions without opinions, five merit decisions with opinions and 13 motion and procedural rulings. The Court also agreed to hear 15 cases, declined to hear 66 cases, ordered the parties in State v. Crager – on a motion for reconsideration – to brief how another case impacts their case and denied motions to reconsider nine cases.Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:20:47 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6051.pdf5f392f9d-eac9-43ef-b5a3-d9cfa0e65565In State v. McCausland, the Court ruled that a criminal defendant waives the Sixth Amendment right to present a closing argument when he or she neither requests a closing argument nor enters an objection to its omission. In other matters, the Court issued three additional merit decisions with opinions and three motion and procedural rulings.Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:13:02 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-6020.pdf48428152-788e-409e-b53d-f0df0fcf001dThe Court released the official citations of eight cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:31:24 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5973.pdf74cdf5ab-d6bf-4162-ab42-c7e8f9abdd5bIn Hance v. Allstate Ins. Co., the Court denied appellant’s motion for leave to file an untimely certified conflict. The Court also dismissed State ex rel. Ohio Consumers’ Counsel v. Schriber and referred to mediation State ex rel. Turner v. Carthage Twp. Bd. of Trustees.Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:04:07 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5955.pdfc263ce6a-8156-4dd2-80e7-cc1447d2608dIn State v. Speer, the Court granted a motion to allow amicus curiae Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray to share time allotted to the appellant in the Nov. 17 oral argument. In addition, the Court issued two other motion and procedural rulings, four merit decisions with opinions and one miscellaneous dismissal.Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:03:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5931.pdf2af02679-5be1-43a9-8e8a-ea675c214783The Court issued three merit decisions with opinions: dismissing State v. Lupardus as having been improvidently accepted, remanding State v. Meador to the court of appeals, and affirming the lower court’s judgment in State ex rel. New Concept Hous., Inc. v. Metz.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:27:42 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5935.pdf18d8484b-da45-434c-a230-f885d8db239dIn State ex rel. Hague v. Ashtabula Cty. Bd. of Commrs., the Court ordered the parties to submit additional evidence by Friday, Nov. 13, to answer six specific questions.Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:06:06 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5883.pdfb9a373bf-75ae-448e-85ca-765149db5107The Court granted appellant’s motion to stay the court of appeals judgment in State v. Feldman and granted petitioner’s application for dismissal in In re Broom. The Court also released the official citations of eight cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:07:58 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5851.pdfcc0f8974-c464-4123-914e-dbdcf09bcd96In Disciplinary Counsel v. Walker, the Court reinstated attorney Donald Lewis Walker to the practice of law and imposed probation.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:07:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5813.pdf637211ea-2bfd-4546-82df-6cf16c121b4cIn State v. Roberts, the Court reversed the judgment of the court of appeals and ordered the immediate release of the appellant from custody.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:34:20 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5704.pdf2ec07515-8817-43d6-be9a-5e5c038f8570The Court granted motions in State v. Beuke and State v. Nields to set execution dates in May and June next year. In addition, the Court issued 14 other motion and procedural rulings and four merit decisions without opinions, agreed to hear eight cases, declined to hear 71 cases and denied motions to reconsider 14 cases.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:07:28 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5776.pdf30672f6a-556f-4c52-a812-f92ca1eaa3d7The Court denied motions by amici curiae The Justice for Children Project et al. to realign as neutral amici and to participate in the Nov. 4 oral argument in In re Smith.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:47:56 -0400https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5774.pdfe8dfa416-b8f9-45aa-b829-8c81ff1a7416The Court ordered parties in State ex rel. Doner v. Logan to submit proposed schedules to govern discovery and the presentation of evidence in this case within seven days. In addition, the Court issued one additional motion and procedural ruling, ruled in two disciplinary cases, dismissed two cases, and referred eight cases to mediation and returned one case from mediation to the regular docket.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:48:53 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5775.pdf4d1ed93b-be04-4b19-bf89-fd4150683de3The Court denied writs of mandamus and prohibition in State ex re. Tremmel v. Erie Cty. Bd. of Elections. The Court also denied a corrected joint motion for procedural stay in Ohio Consumers’ Counsel v. Pub. Util. Comm.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:56:26 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5736.pdfedefa1d8-470e-49bb-866d-9e08edea7894The Court granted relator’s motion in Columbus Bar Assn. v. Chasser to withdraw its objections to the final report filed by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline and to waive oral argument. In addition, the Court struck relator’s reply brief in State ex rel. Brown v. Lemmerman because it was filed late. The Court also released the official citations of 16 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:33:26 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5708.pdf7cfa7bc9-52a7-41c9-aa7a-8d043985562dThe Court suspended attorney Dea Lynn Character from the practice of law for an interim period after being notified of a felony conviction. The Court also reinstated attorney John William Vogel to the practice of law with probation imposed.Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:08:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5680.pdf2fa9f4fd-ce0e-4545-8f74-25894d8f1acdThe Court dismissed 14 cases filed by Saint Torrance, who was found to be a vexatious litigator by the Court on Oct. 26. In addition, the Court dismissed three other cases and issued four merit decisions with opinions, one merit decision without an opinion and five motion and procedural rulings.Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:51:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5661.pdfe17a85d6-db9c-4b24-a331-fb90c7722cf0The Court ordered respondents in Columbus Bar Assn. v. Am. Family Prepaid Legal Corp. to pay additional costs and expenses of $17,674.57 incurred by the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law and relator in this case within 30 days. In addition, the court announced four merit decisions with opinions.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:34:23 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5660.pdf0d2a1cee-8ab1-4e28-a83c-5dde7d951abdCourt granted motion for amicus curiae National Alliance to End Sexual Violence et al. to participate in oral argument scheduled for Nov. 4, 2009, in State v. Bodyke. Also, the Court denied a motion in In re Hughley to remove the label of vexatious litigator and referred State ex rel. La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries v. Thomas to mediation.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:07:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5626.pdf0b1fbe6c-2372-4a6f-a913-5f2cc4975587In three separate cases, the Court granted respondents’ motions to declare relator, Saint Torrance, a vexatious litigator. The Court also dismissed another case with Torrance as relator in Torrance v. Winkler. In addition, the Court issued one other motion and procedural ruling, one miscellaneous order and released the official citations of 22 cases that were previously announced in slip opinion form.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:33:42 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5611.pdf968b3654-d1a0-459f-8ac5-212b90fe1402The Court, on its own initiative, has appointed a master commissioner to receive and review evidence in Case No. 2009-1292 State ex rel. Doner v. Logan, and to make all necessary rulings relative to that evidence. The Court also stayed all prior orders setting deadlines for briefing and submission of evidence in the case pending further order of the Court.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:32:47 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5577.pdf2e472599-378a-4508-beb0-32e7c7a5e7d5Court granted motion for amicus curiae Ohio Attorney General to participate in oral argument scheduled for Nov. 4, 2009, in support of the appellee in State v. Bodyke. Also, the Court issued an additional motion and procedural ruling, three miscellaneous dismissals and returned a case from mediation to the regular docket.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:32:08 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5534.pdf141f804f-e9c5-4e64-a104-43b2cf7a61d1The Court denied writs of mandamus and prohibition in State ex rel. Chillicothe v. Ross Cty. Bd. of Elections concerning city ordinances authorizing red-light and speed-enforcement cameras. In addition, the Court issued one motion and procedural ruling, ruled in a disciplinary case and dismissed one case.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:21:34 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2009/2009-ohio-5522.pdf2b10d2a6-5ff6-4e01-8c0d-25a81e66f28fThe Court granted requested stays of courts of appeals rulings in State v. Grate and State v. Strickland that concern reclassifying sex offenders pursuant to Senate Bill 10, Ohio’s version of the Adam Walsh Act. The Court also issued motion and procedural rulings in a vexatious litigator case, a guardianship case and a termination of parental rights/adoption case.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:17:47 -0400