Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010

2008-1837 and 2009-0314. Ohio Consumers’ Counsel v. Pub. Util. Comm., Slip Opinion No. 2010-Ohio-134.
Public Utilities Commission, Nos. 07-589-GA-AIR, 07-590-GA-ALT, and 07-591-GA-AAM (case No. 2008-1837), and Nos. 07-829-GA-AIR, 07-830-GA-ALT, 07-831-GA-AAM, 08-169-GA-ALT, and 06-1453-GA-UNC (case No. 2009-0314). Orders affirmed.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-Ohio-134.pdf
Summary: Court Upholds PUCO Ruling Approving ‘Flat Rate’ Monthly Charge For Gas Distribution Service

2009-0948. State ex rel. Brown v. Lemmerman, Slip Opinion No. 2010-Ohio-137.
In Mandamus. Writ granted.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-Ohio-137.pdf

2009-1502. Disciplinary Counsel v. Mitchell, Slip Opinion No. 2010-Ohio-135.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 09-014. Donald Cameron Mitchell II, Attorney Registration No. 0040985, is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-Ohio-135.pdf
Summary: Cincinnati, Akron Attorneys Suspended

2009-1510. Disciplinary Counsel v. Hoff, Slip Opinion No. 2010-Ohio-136.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 09-030. George Latham Hoff, Attorney Registration No. 0030352, is indefinitely suspended from the practice of law in Ohio.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-Ohio-136.pdf
Summary: Cincinnati, Akron Attorneys Suspended

2009-1663. Cincinnati Bar Assn. v. Jansen, Slip Opinion No. 2010-Ohio-133.
On Final Report by the Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, No. UPL 06-07. Consent decree in which Stuart Jansen and American Mediation & Alternative Resolutions are enjoined from acts constituting the practice of law is approved.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-Ohio-133.pdf