Lisa Boggs, Author at Administrative Law Report

Dismissal granted in case alleging violation of campaign contribution limits

Judge Walker granted a motion to dismiss allegations against a candidate for public office, brought by the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission. The Judge concluded the existing law prohibiting “affiliated corporations” from exceeding maximum allowable contributions only punishes the donor, and not the candidate.

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Officer lacked authority to make DUI arrest outside of his jurisdiction

DUI

In reversing an administrative suspension of a driver’s license, Judge Fry concluded that the arresting officer did not have authority to arrest the driver outside the officer’s jurisdiction.

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Court of Appeals reverses decision on environmental permit, remands case for evidentiary hearing

Environmental Law

This case involved a challenge to a decision by the Environmental Protection Division (“EPD”) to issue a permit to the City of Columbus for its Combined Sewer System. The Administrative Law Judge had granted summary determination in favor of the EPD, and the Superior Court of Spalding County upheld this decision on judicial review. However,

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Refund attributable to child tax credit cannot be shielded from paying off child support arrears

Child Support

This case involved Child Support Services’ interception of a father’s 2020 federal income tax refund to offset his child support arrears. Judge Schroer affirmed the agency’s action, having rejected the father’s argument that the portion of the refund attributable to an additional child tax credit should be exempt from interception.

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Insufficient record-keeping results in $179,000 payback to Summer Food Services Program

Early Care & Learning

Judge Teate concluded a facility had to pay back approximately $179,000 in meal reimbursements to the Summer Food Service Program, after finding that the facility failed to comply with record-keeping requirements.

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In light of ample 401(k) funds, parent is denied request for child support reduction

Child Support

A parent’s requested reduction of his existing child support payment was denied by Judge Woodard, on the grounds that the parent had access to sufficient funds in his existing 401(k).

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