Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008

2007-2289.  State ex rel. Lorain v. Stewart, Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-4062.
In Mandamus.  Writ granted.
Moyer, C.J., and Lundberg Stratton, O'Connor, O'Donnell, and Lanzinger, JJ., concur.
Cupp, J., concurs but would have allowed oral argument.
Pfeifer, J., dissents and would have allowed oral argument and denied the writ on the merits.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-4062.pdf

2008-0423.  Akron Bar Assn. v. Catanzarite, Slip Opinion No. 2008-Ohio-4063.
On Certified Report by the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline, No. 06-085.  Jeffrey A. Catanzarite, Attorney Registration No. 0015203, is suspended from the practice of law in Ohio for one year, with six months stayed on conditions, and probation imposed.
Moyer, C.J., and Pfeifer, O'Connor, Lanzinger, and Cupp, JJ., concur.
Lundberg Stratton and O'Donnell, JJ., dissent.
Opinion: http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2008/2008-Ohio-4063.pdf
Summary: Akron Attorney Suspended