On May 21, 2014, OSAH filed two rule amendments with the Georgia Office of the Secretary of State. The first amended OSAH Rule 22 to allow judges discretion to permit a portion of a hearing to be conducted by remote telephonic communication, including two-way video-conferencing. The second amended OSAH Rule 34 to give judges discretion […]
OSAH News: Rule Amendments to go into Effect on June 10, 2014 Read More
Judge Ronit Walker The May 14, 2014 edition of the SaportaReport newsletter featured an article by Judge Ronit Walker entitled “Five Lessons on How Philanthropy has Strengthened My Family.” To view the article, please go to: http://saportareport.com/leadership/philanthropy/2014/05/12/five-lessons-volunteering-taught-my-family
OSAH Judge on Philanthropy and Family Read More
The Georgia Court of Appeals held that it was not error for the trial court to admit the Final Decision/stipulated withdrawal completed at an administrative license suspension hearing, signed by defendant’s counsel and the arresting officer. Because the defendant benefited from the stipulation in the form of reinstatement of his license and did not claim
Administrative license suspension stipulation admissible in subsequent proceedings. Read More
Respondent, the Department of Community Health, Division of Medical Assistance incorrectly denied Petitioner’s request to have an automated door and lock installed on her home. Petitioner, an individual with spinal muscular atrophy, established that the installation met the definition of an environmental modification covered under the Independent Care Waiver Program.
Home modification covered under the Independent Care Waiver Program. Read More
A senatorial candidate seeking office in Senate District 48 did not meet residency requirements that would enable him to run for office in that district because a redistricting plan, effective at the beginning of the 2014 election cycle, placed his home address within Senate District 5.
Redistricting caused candidate’s residence to fall outside Senate District. Read More
Plaintiffs were denied procedural and substantive rights guaranteed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA). The parent was denied procedural rights when: (1) the school district did not have a knowledgeable agency representative with the authority to commit agency resources at an IEP meeting, and (2) the decision of whether to administer Diastat
Administration of Diastat on bus a necessary supportive service. Read More
