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A quick definition of ALJ:

An ALJ, or Administrative Law Judge, is a person who listens to arguments and evidence presented by different parties in a legal case. They are like a judge and a jury combined. They have the power to ask questions, take evidence, and make decisions based on the facts presented. Their decisions can be reviewed by higher authorities. ALJs are appointed to investigate and report facts to an administrative or quasi-judicial agency or tribunal. They are also known as hearing examiners, hearing officers, or trial examiners.

A more thorough explanation:

An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) is a person who acts as a judge in an administrative hearing. They are independent and neutral, and they have the power to make decisions based on the evidence presented to them. ALJs are appointed to investigate and report facts, sometimes with recommendations to an administrative or quasi-judicial agency or tribunal.

During a hearing, the ALJ has the power to:

  • Administer oaths
  • Receive evidence
  • Take testimony
  • Make initial findings of fact or law

The ALJ's findings are subject to review and modification by agency heads. This means that the agency head can change the decision made by the ALJ if they believe it is necessary.

The status of the ALJ is defined by the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). The APA requires that ALJs preside over hearings during formal adjudication proceedings. ALJs can also preside over hearings during informal adjudication.

Examples of situations where an ALJ might be used include:

  • A dispute between an employee and their employer over workers' compensation
  • A hearing to determine whether a person is eligible for disability benefits
  • A hearing to determine whether a company has violated environmental regulations

In each of these examples, the ALJ would listen to the evidence presented by both sides and make a decision based on that evidence. Their decision would be subject to review by the agency head, who could modify it if necessary.

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that's at least $300
18:19
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: what you gonna do when january hits and they are like "it still isnt here come back in april"
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
18:20
Its a $600 part, they already covering shipping and paying the tax so $140 is an additional 25% off.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
18:20
If it doesn't come January I am going to just say fuck it and toss everything on the right handed upper and just eat gas.
18:21
You should have said to refund you or give 300 off
18:21
wasp is wasp
18:21
knows how be rich and demand shit lmfao
i am atheist not protestant
18:22
same thing tho ya? - catholic
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
18:23
Ill just keep arguing for more money off until I get it or they end up paying me to take it lmao
18:24
what other guns ya got
are we losing hope for gtown lol
yeah i dont think gtown does A's this late unfortunately
18:25
it is like 630 on a friday there bud
18:25
think it is safe to say it aint happenin today\
damn it was a slow day today
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
18:26
I got a custom built Leftie ar15 I run suppressed, a regular ar15, a .270 axis savage bolt gun, xd9, xd40 and have my AR10 I run suppressed.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
18:26
I do not think we will see a wave until after thanksgiving. Adcoms will be nice and not ruin someones thanksgiving with an R
18:28
ruin my thanksgiving law schools uwu
PerpetualCheerfulBeaver
18:53
I really thought a texas schools wave was going to hit today...guess it will be December 1
7Rings
19:00
No news is good news 😜
PerpetualCheerfulBeaver
19:10
the mentality im embracing
ClassyPleasantHeron
19:23
You will see some A waves next week, just before Thanksgiving. Schools like to give people things to talk about over the holidays.
19:26
my predict monday berk from earlier td
snow
19:33
Oregon decision rendered…
snow
19:33
Bro why don’t they just tell me lol
damn ive been under review for a month and no movement, when did u apply snow?
snow
19:39
The day apps opened. I still don’t know what the decision is tho lol
Dang. Crossing my fingers for you!!
snow
19:41
Thank you!!
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