SSA to hire 200 in St. Louis Aug 4, 2010
Commissioner of Social Security Michael Astrue on Monday opened the National Hearing Center, which will be staffed by 100 people: 18 administrative law judges and 82 support staff. The NHC uses electronic video technology to hold disability hearings remotely throughout the country to reduce backlogs. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Madison's Social Security Administration to expand Aug 3, 2010
Six administrative law judges and a support staff will hold hearings and convert medical documents into electronic folders in the new office, according to deputy regional communications director for the SSA Doug Nguyen. The office will be the second Social Security office in Madison. (The Digital Cardinal, WI)
Jarrett, Green seek nomination for circuit judge Aug 3, 2010
I have been chief legal counsel to the secretary of state and the governor, an administrative law judge, a decision maker on utilities cases, and a judge advocate in the Army National Guard. I have also received specialized judicial training at the National Judicial College. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Takes a Pass on Kagan Nomination Aug 3, 2010
Robin Conrad, executive vice president of the Chamber's , said in an e-mailed statement that "our internal endorsement process did not generate a clear consensus that would support either a positive or negative view on her nomination. The Chamber has endorsed every Supreme Court nominee since it began reviewing high court picks in 1990 (Harriet Miers, who was nominated by President George W. Bush in 2005, withdrew before the Chamber issued its endorsement decision). The timing of the group's... (Law.com)
USDA uncovers more offenses in UW animal care Aug 3, 2010
An administrative law judge will determine if the non-compliant items disclosed in the USDA report are violations of federal regulations after a formal investigation. The recent inspection was a follow-up of the USDA s December investigation, which charged the university with 20 violations, such as inadequate post-operative care of dogs and unsanitary facilities. (The Digital Cardinal, WI)
Ill. to penalize employers who shortchange workers Jul 31, 2010
The agency will likely add more staff, like administrative law judges. But those changes will depend on funding, according to the agency's director Catherine Shannon. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
More of this story... Jul 29, 2010
But so far, the commissioner has seemed to favor Route 2 since the release of the May 4 ruling by Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hallie S. Yacknin cited Alternative 2 as the route of choice. Commissioner John Bohn released another related alternative on June 28 that selected Alternative Route 2, but granted the City of Visalia 2 million in funds to create a bike path and greenway under a portion of the transmission line. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Washington hospital workers threaten CHS strike Jul 28, 2010
Meanwhile, a hearing before an administrative law judge has been suspended until Aug. 16 to allow both sides to return to the negotiating table. The hearing, which began July 13, involves eight charges of unfair labor practices against CHS brought by SEIU.. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Courts and the Constitution Jul 28, 2010
This elevation of administrative law issues to the pedestal of constitutional law holds much promise. But we have to wait and see. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Judge denies permits for proposed plant Jul 27, 2010
Administrative Law Judge Ronit Walker's decision also struck down another water permit allowing Power4Georgians LLC, a consortium developing Plant Washington, to monitor discharged water at a retention basin instead of where it ultimately will flow back into the river. Walker's ruling, signed Friday but made public Monday, requires the developers of the coal-fired plant to undergo a more rigorous review by the state Environmental Protection Division, lawyers said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
SEC Gives $1 Million Reward for Information in Pequot Insider Trading Case Jul 24, 2010
That matter is pending before an SEC administrative law judge. The SEC approved the award pursuant to Section 21A(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which authorizes the commission to grant an award of up to 10 percent of the penalties paid in an insider trading case to a person who provided information. (Law.com)
Academy of Moore Meets AYP Jul 23, 2010
In June, Administrative Law Judge Fred Morrison Jr. granted a stay on the state board's decision, which allows The Academy of Moore County to keep its charter until a final ruling on the merits of the case is made. Schoen said that The Academy of Moore County has seen more than 110 percent growth since it began implementing its corrective action plan in 2008. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Regulators file complaint against E-Trade Jul 22, 2010
The administrative complaint, which is before an administrative law judge, seeks to revoke, suspend or impose conditions on E-Trade s Colorado broker dealer license. No hearing date has been scheduled yet. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
LCRA to propose routes for Kendall transmission lines to PUC July 28 (147) Jul 22, 2010
The PUC selected the route proposed by an administrative law judge with some modifications. This route, known as TM9, was agreed to in April by PUC staff and intervening parties. (Boerne Star, TX)
Academy of Moore Reaches AYP Goal Jul 22, 2010
In June, Administrative Law Judge Fred Morrison Jr. granted a stay on the State Board's ruling, which allows the Academy of Moore to keep its charter until a final ruling on the merits of the case is made. None of the county's high schools made AYP. North Moore met all of its goals last year, but Pinecrest and Union Pines fell short for the third consecutive year. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Bay Area sector roundup Jul 22, 2010
Intel Corp. and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission will seek a two-week extension from an administrative law judge to continue talks to settle antitrust charges against the world's leading computer chipmaker, a person familiar with the matter said. Since last month, Intel and the FTC have been engaged in the discussions, with an agreed-upon deadline to reach agreement by today. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Powerlink advocate may have powered up too soon Jul 16, 2010
Three days later, the utilities commission reversed a ruling from an administrative law judge and approved the transmission line. In approving the project, the commission rejected a proposal from Commissioner Dian Grueneich to require a portion of the electricity transmitted over the power line come from renewable sources. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Methane detector bypassed before W.Va. coal disaster Jul 15, 2010
Massey lawyers said Mr. Campbell was fired for violating a safety rule at the company's Marfork Coal Co. Department of Labor officials last month won temporary reinstatement of Mr. Campbell after an administrative law judge ruled that he had been fired in retaliation for speaking out. According to Mr. Campbell's version of events, he and two other miners at Upper Big Branch saw a supervisor instruct Mr. Holtzapfel to run a wire that would bypass a methane detector on a continuous mining machine... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Money slated for waterfront could go to salt shed Jul 13, 2010
A hearing before an administrative law judge in May suggested the current evaluation will kick the can down the road for several more years at least. Richard Peters, a DOT regional planning and program manager, told the hearing that even if preliminary analysis started this summer or fall, because of the level of interest there would be a lengthy public process, and any construction wouldn t start till 2014. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
MN again sued over election spending laws Jul 8, 2010
The suit names as defendants Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson, Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman, six Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board members and eight state administrative law judges. The suing groups say they face stiff penalties if they contribute from their general funds to Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer and Republican state senate candidate Paul Gazelka. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Armory trips turns to career Jul 7, 2010
Much of the work done by his unit is administrative law. A lot of it involves doing investigations. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Corporation Commission OKs solar pact Jul 1, 2010
The move gutted an opinion by an administrative law judge that solar companies installing devices on school property and then selling the power back to the school be defined as a regulated utility. The message is clear that if you re doing solar service agreements with nonprofits, schools and governments, that this is the way to go, said Court Rich, an attorney with Rose Law Group PC, which represented installer in the case. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Brookwood closer to Shelby ER Jul 1, 2010
Administrative law Judge James E. Wilson Wednesday recommended the state s Certificate of Need review board approve plans for Brookwood to build a $19 million emergency facility at the intersection of Highway 119 and U.S. 280. The Certificate of Need Board will discuss approving the recommendation July 21. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Sarbanes-Oxley Survives High Court Ruling on Accounting Board Jun 29, 2010
In a dissent read in part from the bench, Justice Stephen Breyer said the board's appointment process does not hamper presidential power, adding that the ruling "threatens to disrupt severely the fair and efficient administration of the laws." Breyer included a 35-page appendix listing 48 agencies whose officials might be seriously affected by the decision, including members of the military and administrative law judges. He said the decision could have the effect of "a computer virus running... (Law.com)
Intel, FTC trying to settle antitrust case Jun 24, 2010
If not, the case will continue and go to trial before an administrative law judge in September. The New York attorney general's office is also investigating Intel. (San Francisco Chronicle)
ITC finds for Monolithic Power over O2 Micro Jun 24, 2010
An ITC administrative law judge had previously issued an initial determination in April that also found no violation, according to MPS (San Jose, Calif. . (EETimes)
Nonprofits could get access to solar agreements Jun 23, 2010
That s the aim of an amendment proposed by Chairwoman Kris Mayes to an administrative law judge s opinion that solar companies selling power to third parties must be considered regulated utilities ... An administrative law judge offered the opinion last month, but the industry, nonprofits, school officials and governments say utility-like regulation would prevent such installations. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Md. taps new financial services regulator Jun 23, 2010
Norton s appointment comes as Maryland begins a new state program in which homeowners facing foreclosure can seek mediation with their lender before a state administrative law judge. Norton was part of the group that crafted the legislation. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Citibank hires Peter Schram of JPMorgan Chase Jun 23, 2010
Kiley retired after 40 years of appellate law practice and service as an administrative law judge and moved to the Bay Area. The center provides educational, cultural and social programs for Bay Area residents 50 and older. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
WealthTV Seeks To Block Comcast/NBCU Deal Jun 22, 2010
It filed a program carriage complaint against the nation's largest cable operato, but an FCC administrative law judge (ALJ) concluded Wealth TV had not made its case based on the record before him. Although the full commission has yet to act on that recommendation, its Enforcement Bureau has already recommended denying the complaint. (Multichannel News)
Mo. governor cuts more from new budget Jun 20, 2010
Administrative Law Judges (Line-Item Veto) 300,000 7. 9 million. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
FEMAs leader coming to meet Jun 19, 2010
The panel would be made up of hydrology, administrative law or economic development experts, he said. The amendment says FEMA can continue its current work but cannot publish and implement the maps, Pryor said. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Court rules off-duty Comair pilot's death work related Jun 19, 2010
Justices ordered the case sent back to an administrative law judge for further consideration. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Board finds probable cause Jun 19, 2010
A formal hearing date will now be sought by the BOEE with an administrative law judge. The hearing date will likely take place sometime after Aug. 1, said board attorney Beth Myers. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Transgender woman leads race for judge Jun 17, 2010
She has 21 years of legal experience, including stints as a private attorney, corporate attorney and, currently, an administrative law judge ... Kolakowski touts her experience as an attorney in the public and private sector, and in her current job as an administrative law judge at the California Public Utilities Commission. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Judge's opinion fires up debate on small-scale solar regulation Jun 17, 2010
An administrative law judge s opinion that companies providing solar service agreements to schools should be classified as regulated utilities is drawing criticism from the industry, and one official is moving to block the change. er Gary Pierce has weighed in with a 16-page set of amendments to the opinion, with the motive of reversing the judge s stance. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
ITC to investigate Apple after HTC complaint Jun 12, 2010
An administrative law judge for the ITC will hold an evidentiary hearing to look into HTC's complaint. The agency has 45 days to set a target date for completing the investigation. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
NEW: State, Academy Disagree Over Charter Renewal Jun 11, 2010
Administrative Law Judge Fred Morrison Jr. ruled in favor of The Academy Tuesday, staying the State Board of Education's action not to renew its charter until a final decision on the merits of the case can be made. The stay keeps the school's charter in place and school operational past the June 30 expiration date. (The Pilot Newspaper)
NEW: Judge Keeps Academy Open for Now Jun 9, 2010
Administrative Law Judge Fred Morrison Jr. granted The Academy's motion to stay action by the State Board of Education not to renew the school's charter until a final ruling is made in the case. Without the stay, the charter would have expired June 30, effectively shutting down the school. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Judge: No Pattern of Violations at Massey Mine Jun 9, 2010
An administrative law judge ruled Tuesday that there was no pattern of violations that would lead to stricter regulation at a Massey Energy Co. mine in Virginia. A Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission judge ruled that 10 of 29 violations found at Massey's Tiller No. 1 mine weren't serious, dropping the total below the threshold of 25 to establish a pattern. (ABC News -- Wire)
Bertram Freedman; survived death march Jun 7, 2010
WASHINGTON Bertram Freedman, a federal lawyer and administrative law judge who was also a survivor of the Bataan Death March during World War II, died May 8 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, Md ... From 1977 until his retirement in 1982, he was an administrative law judge with the Commerce Department, adjudicating claims involving questionable business practices. (Boston Globe)
Residents blast water companies on rate hike bids Jun 6, 2010
The commission will submit the residents comments to an administrative law judge, who will issue a recommended opinion and order, Mayes said. The ACC can accept, reject or amend that ruling. (Nogales International, AZ)
Discrimination complaint filed against landlords Jun 4, 2010
An administrative law judge and the commission issued a probable cause determination in April, charging the Gobelis with discriminatory housing practices in violation with the Iowa Civil Rights Act. Martinez and Villarreal alleged they agreed to rent a home from the Gobelis on North Federal Avenue in November 2009. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Erie Coke survival might hinge on customers' needs Jun 3, 2010
Erie Coke's future is in the hands of Thomas W. Renwand, an administrative law judge with the Environmental Hearing Board in Pittsburgh, who has said he will rule by June 18 on whether to grant a stay of the DEP plant closure order while an appeal of that order is litigated. Erie Coke remains open in the meantime. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Prop. F offers S.F. renters 'hardship' break Jun 2, 2010
Once one of those conditions is met, an administrative law judge working under the auspices of the Rent Board would base the hardship decision on whether the new rent would account for more than a third of the tenant's income. The tenant's assets also would be considered. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Monroe-Bibb Border Dispute Headed for September Hearing May 31, 2010
Adams says the Sept. 13 hearing will be held before John A. Sherrill, an administrative law judge appointed by the Secretary of State. Scarborough could not be reached for comment. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Solar at schools may be dead in the water as judge recommends regulation May 29, 2010
Plans to put solar systems on school and government roofs through solar-service or power-purchase agreements may be placed on hold after an administrative law judge said companies offering such agreements should be regulated as public utilities. Judge Jane Rodda has recommended to the Arizona Corporation Commission that and others that supply power to schools, nonprofits and governments be subject to ACC regulation. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Legally Speaking, An FCC Out of Control? May 28, 2010
And the problem is only compounded if the Commission allows itself to become complicit - or, in effect, an enabler - in a process that begins to look more like a political advocacy campaign than a reasoned decisionmaking process conducted under established administrative law norms. Here's a sampling of what I have in mind when I refer to problematic tactics in the context of an FCC proceeding, such as the proposed merger, which is principally adjudicatory in nature. (CBS News -- Opinion)
'Pants Judge' Loses Wrongful Termination Appeal May 28, 2010
Former administrative law judge Roy Pearson Jr. just can't catch a break in his quest to hold someone accountable for losing his job with the District of Columbia ... In 2007, Pearson was to his post as a D.C. administrative law judge. (Law.com)
Plant awaits its fate May 28, 2010
DEP officials said these violations and others, packed into a fat 3-inch binder and presented to an administrative law judge, mandate that the plant be closed. It is now up to Environmental Hearing Board Judge Thomas W. Renwand to decide whether closure is the correct remedy for the chronic pollution that DEP officials said occurs at the plant, or if Erie Coke had proved that it could win an appeal of the closure order. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Plant affects many May 27, 2010
The testimony provided before administrative law Judge Thomas W. Renwand was part of a multipronged attack that Erie Coke's legal team made on the order issued by DEP on Monday. Erie Coke finished presenting its case late Wednesday. (Erie Times-News, PA)
At Harvard, Kagan aimed sights higher May 27, 2010
Kagan had already written an award-winning article in her area of scholarship, administrative law ... Kagan had already written an award-winning article in her area of scholarship, administrative law. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Radical Ariz. curriculum exposed May 26, 2010
And if they don't come into compliance, which they say they won't, we can withhold 10 percent of their funds then they can appeal to an administrative law judge. I'm running for attorney general because I served eight years as superintendent of school, so hopefully, I will, as the attorney general, help the legal part, while my deputy, Margaret Dugan, who's my deputy running for superintendent of schools, will withhold the 10 percent of funds from them. (Fox News)
Erie Cokes case May 26, 2010
Advertisement It will be up to an administrative law judge in Pittsburgh today to decide what is a reasonable and legal response to the pollution that regulators say continues to spew from the aged bayfront plant despite years-long efforts by both the state and federal governments to force compliance by the plant ... Lawyers for the company and its owner, J.D. Crane, will go before an administrative law judge in Pittsburgh this morning and make that case as it fights the plant-closure order that... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Pennsylvania orders coke plant to shut down May 26, 2010
The appeal is scheduled to be heard this week by a state panel of administrative law judges, she said. Meantime, the company will continue to operate. (Pensacola News Journal)
ITC extends Nvidia investigation May 25, 2010
In January an ITC administrative law judge against Nvidia and others, including Asus Computer International, in the case which was brought by Rambus in 2008. Related Links. (EETimes)
Residents fight at landfill permit hearing (623) May 22, 2010
Carpenter told Bob Meale, administrative law judge with the division of administrative hearings for the State of Florida; DEP representatives; legal counsel for both sides; and neighboring residents that the possibility of landfill neighbors becoming sick would increase with issuance of a Class I permit. It s not to say everybody s going to get cancer, but the risk that you ll develop cancer is increased, said Carpenter. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Mary Pallotta, 88, longtime judge in mental illness cases May 22, 2010
Mrs. Pallotta worked for the Atlanta Legal Aid Society and the DeKalb County Department of Children and Family Services, but spent most of her career as a hearing officer and later as administrative law judge for Georgia's Department of Human Services, retiring at age 80 in 2001 ... Barbara Brown of Atlanta, an administrative law judge who like Mrs. Pallotta has handled numerous mental illness institutionalization cases, said she developed the highest respect for her colleague's skill and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
More of this story... May 13, 2010
In her decision dated May 4, Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hallie S. Yacknin granted Southern California Edison Company a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct the San Joaquin Cross Valley Loop Transmission Project, using the environmentally superior project Alternative 2 identified in the Environmental Impact Report. Her decision will now move forward to the Public Utilities Commission. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Lodi Unified School District Layoffs: 246 (3210) May 13, 2010
The final number was less than expected due to a decision by an administrative law judge that gave trustees the authority to issue final layoff notices to 246. 7 full-time equivalent certificated employees. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Judge mulls crossing May 13, 2010
While holding court in Stuyvesant Town Hall, Administrative Law Judge Peter Loomis of the state Department of Transportation swore in three witnesses from his agency, along with one official from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Other officials and interested parties were also allowed to enter unsworn statements into his record. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Kagan backers cite intellect, foes her slim written record May 13, 2010
Her work on administrative law, in particular her work on presidential administration, is smart and creative and thorough and important and done at a level few scholars ever get to, said Primus, who said he does not know Kagan personally. She authored a paper, published in the Harvard Law Review in 2001, on how modern presidents govern through control of the federal agencies. (Boston Globe)
Nearly 100 Jobs To Be Saved For BCSD May 12, 2010
The decision that was handed down by the administrative law judge authorizes the Bakersfield City School District to lay off 89 teachers and 6 counselors. I am pleased to report that only 6 teachers will be laid off. (KERO 23, CA)
Split Verdict on Hill... May 12, 2010
Ms. Kagan's scholarly work has focused on free expression and administrative law, leaving few public statements on many hot-button issues. Still, the Obama administration has had a year to evaluate her legal thinking in working with her as solicitor general, where she had a role in virtually every important legal issue involving the federal government. (The Drudge Report)
Exploring Kagan May 12, 2010
--In a Harvard Law Review article in 2001, Kagan wrote, somewhat gleefully, that the most important development in administrative law in the last two decades was the "presidentialization of administration -- the emergence of enhanced methods of presidential control over the regulatory state." Former President Bill Clinton, said Kagan, faced "for most of his time in office with a hostile Congress ... turned to the bureaucracy to achieve, to the extent it could, the full panoply of his domestic... (Human Events Online)
