On January 20, 2022, Attorney Shawn Cox was a co-presenter for a continuing legal education “case law update” presentation for the Bankruptcy Section of the Lake County Bar Association.
On September 30 and December 15, 2021, Attorney Shawn Cox was a panelist for two continuing legal education presentations for the Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights Section of the Indiana State Bar Association. The topics were “15 Key Concepts in Bankruptcy” and “10 More Key Concepts in Bankruptcy.” Both programs are currently available for on-demand streaming […]
On November 5, 2021, the CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule become effective. In essence, the rule imposes a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement applicable to all health care providers and suppliers that receive reimbursement under the Medicare and Medicaid programs and are regulated under CMS health and safety regulations. If CMS […]
It is something that no one wants to receive and likely doesn’t want to think about; however, if you receive notice from the EEOC that an employee or former employee has filed for a Charge of Discrimination, it is not a notice that can be ignored. Pre-Charge. If an employer has an inkling or inclination […]
On September 29, 2021, Attorney Benjamin T. Ballou, as Probate Commissioner of the Lake County Superior Court, conducted the swearing-in ceremony for VASIA volunteers. The VASIA program, instituted in 2001, is a collaborative effort between the hospital and Lake County Superior Courts. It provides trained and supervised volunteers to serve as court-appointed legal guardians to […]
On September 27, 2021, Attorney Steven J. Scott attended the Methodist Hospitals Foundation Annual 2021 Golf Outing at Innsbrook Country Club. The Methodist Hospitals Foundation secures charitable contributions to support the programs, services and projects that benefit the patients, families and communities served by Methodist Hospitals. Hodges & Davis, P.C.-September 2021
On August 17, 2021, Probate Commissioner Ben Ballou presented the “Lake Superior Court Perspective” topic to VASIA volunteers for their training. The Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA) program is a collaborative effort between Franciscan Health Hammond and the Lake County Superior Courts. The program provides trained and supervised volunteers to serve as […]
The Indiana legislature was quite busy this past session regarding probate law (HEA 1252, HEA 1255 and SEA 276) and health law (SEA 204). This update will focus on HEA 1252, which became effective July 1, 2021. A. Technical corrections were made to I.C. § 29-1-7-15.1 to change the references in statute from “estate” […]
On July 29, 2021, Shawn Cox moderated a continuing legal education presentation for the Bankruptcy Section of the Lake County Bar Association. The topic was “Sometimes It’s Hard to Appreciate Appreciation-The Impact of Rising Real Estate Values on Bankruptcy Cases.” Other panel members included Chapter 7 Trustee Dan Freeland, and Chapter 11 and Chapter 12 […]
Attorney Emilie Hunt and Attorney Bonnie Coleman recently volunteered at Teen Night at the Boys & Girls Club in East Chicago on July 30, 2021. Attorney Hunt ran the TikTok room for the event and Attorney Coleman served pizza, wings and punch to the teens. Hodges & Davis, P.C.-August 2021