Judge Beaudrot - Administrative Law Report

Applicant for real estate license demonstrates good character, but not “reputation” of good character

Real Estate

April 21, 2023

This case involved an individual whose application for a real estate salesperson license was denied due to her history of criminal convictions related to driving under the influence. The Court... Read More

Parents unsuccessful in seeking relief under IDEA, FERPA, Open Records Act, Mandatory Reporter statute

Special Education

January 3, 2023

Following a four-day evidentiary hearing, the Court dismissed all claims for relief brought by a student and his parents under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In particular, the... Read More

Nursing facility failed to prove patient needed to be discharged due to dangerous behavior

Bill of Rights

October 14, 2022

In a case brought under Georgia’s Long-Term Care Bill of Rights, the Court reversed a skilled nursing facility’s decision to involuntarily transfer a patient. Although evidence from staff members proved... Read More

Student and parent fall short of proving Child Find, FAPE violations in IDEA case

Special Education

September 28, 2022

This complaint brought under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) concerns a 10th-grade student with diagnoses of ADHD, depression, and oppositional defiant disorder. The Court ultimately rejected all claims... Read More

No relief warranted under IDEA in light of parents’ unreasonable behavior

Special Education

August 15, 2022

This case involved a complaint brought under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) by parents of a special education student who has a visual impairment and learns at a... Read More

Pharmacy’s electronic recordkeeping satisfies “original prescription records” requirement

Health Law

June 6, 2022

This case involved the Department of Community Health’s efforts to recoup payments from Walgreen Co. for an alleged failure to maintain the “original prescription records” for 91 prescription drug claims. ... Read More