Judge Woodard affirmed Child Support Services’ interception of a CARES Act stimulus payment for the Petitioner, who owed child support arrears. However, the Judge agreed with the Petitioner that interception was not appropriate for later stimulus payments under the CAA and American Rescue Plan.
CSS authorized to intercept one type of stimulus payment, but not other types Read More
Judge Barnes determined the student at issue was not eligible for relief under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”). The student and her parents failed to show the student was eligible for special educational services. Although she displayed some weaknesses, the student otherwise was able to access the general education curriculum and make progress
Student making progress in general education not eligible for IDEA relief Read More
In affirming the Department of Public Health’s decision to revoke a paramedic’s EMS license, Judge Barnes concluded the paramedic had performed two procedures on patients—specifically, a surgical cricothyrotomy and a shoulder reduction—that fell outside the proper scope of practice for paramedics. Currently on appeal before Fulton County Superior Court.
Paramedic’s license revoked for performing unauthorized procedures Read More
Judge Malihi entered a child support order with an effective date of ten years earlier based on evidence that was the date the order was actually rendered but left unsigned due to a clerical error.
Child support order may be corrected retroactively Read More
In a case involving the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s denial of an application for a film tax credit, Judge Malihi found that the applicant had the burden of proving it met all prerequisites to receive the credit. Currently on appeal before Fulton County Superior Court.
Film tax credit applicant bears the burden of proof Read More
In affirming the Professional Standard Commission’s decision, Judge Howells rejected an applicant’s argument that the Commission lacks authority to both grant the applicant a teaching certificate and simultaneously reprimand him on past criminal conduct.
Applicant approved for teaching certificate can be simultaneously reprimanded by PSC Read More
