Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010

2008-1562. In re M.P., Slip Opinion No. 2010-Ohio-599.
Hardin App. No. 6-08-09. Judgment of the court of appeals affirmed, and cause remanded to the trial court.
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-599.pdf
Summary: Denial of Discretionary Bindover of Juvenile for Adult Trial is Not Final Order That State has Right to Appeal

2008-2360. Disciplinary Counsel v. Russo, Slip Opinion No. 2010-Ohio-605.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 08-049. Joseph Russo, Attorney Registration No. 0037923, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for one year, stayed on conditions.
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-605.pdf
Summary: Cleveland Judge Receives Stayed License Suspension

2009-0026. State ex rel. Nickoli v. Erie Metroparks, Slip Opinion No. 2010-Ohio-606.
In Mandamus. Writ denied.
Moyer, C.J., and Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, Sadler, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Pfeifer, J., dissents.
Lisa L. Sadler, J., of the Tenth Appellate District, sitting for O'Donnell, J.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2010/2010-Ohio-606.pdf

2009-1540. Columbus Bar Assn. v. Thomas, Slip Opinion No. 2010-Ohio-604.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 09-034. James D. Thomas, Attorney Registration No. 0040464, 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-604.pdf
Summary: Columbus Attorney’s License Suspended Indefinitely

2009-1544. Disciplinary Counsel v. Nicks, Slip Opinion No. 2010-Ohio-600.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 09-016. J. Michael Nicks, Attorney Registration No. 0073608, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for two years, with 18 months stayed on conditions.
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-600.pdf
Summary: Galena Attorney Suspended