Justice Terrence O'Donnell, in a dissenting opinion joined by Justice R. Patrick DeWine, wrote the state law does not require the probate court to consider the existence of pending matters in other courts, and that interpretation is a new burden on probate courts that was not imposed by the state legislature. (courtnewsohio.gov)
When an attorney is suspended, he has ten days to notify all clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel (or parties if the parties are unrepresented) in pending matters of the order of suspension. (lawyerist.com)
The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that Offinger has often raised money from real estate interests with pending matters before New York City government. (timesunion.com)