About Steph Weber
Steph Weber is an award-winning journalist specializing in healthcare, business, and law. She has written for Physicians Practice, Medscape, and Rheumatology Network and created content for several other industry publications, companies, and colleges. As a frequent Super Lawyers contributor, she enjoys drilling down complex legal topics into bite-sized, actionable advice for readers and interviewing the nation’s leading attorney voices, highlighting their most memorable achievements and lessons learned. She lives in Northern Indiana.
Articles written by Steph Weber
Can I Get Sued for a Negative Online Review?
When bad reviews are—and are not—protected by the First AmendmentOnline reviews can make or break a business’s reputation. With everyone from your family doctor to the neighborhood takeout joint asking you to rate your experience on social media, you might not think twice about sharing praise or problems. When it’s the latter, it might feel right in the moment to take the company to task—but it’s wise to stop and think before you hit “submit.” The First Amendment Protects Opinions–But Be Sure You Can Back Up Factual Claims Opinions, even when …
After Dobbs
Kathleen DeLaney advocates for physician and patient autonomy post-RoeKathleen DeLaney knew the reversal of Roe v. Wade in June 2022 would have unforeseen consequences. But she didn’t anticipate the high court’s decision would almost immediately land IU Health obstetrician-gynecologist Caitlin Bernard at her doorstep, jeopardizing the doctor’s medical license and launching an emotionally charged national discussion around abortion and women’s health. In the week after the decision came down, The Indianapolis Star published comments attributed to Bernard …
Is a Living Trust Right for You?
Why the estate planning option can have distinct advantages over a willA living trust is an estate planning tool that, like a will, allows people to make end-of-life decisions about what happens to their assets and belongings after death. What Is the Difference Between a Living Trust and a Will? What’s the difference between these two legal documents? Generally, a will (short for “last will and testament”) accomplishes the distribution of assets to beneficiaries and dependents (such as minor children) upon death. By contrast, a living trust first houses the …
Navigating Surrogacy in New York: Legal Insights for Intended Parents
An inside look at the legalities of New York surrogacyAfter many years of lagging behind most of the nation, New York state, thanks to a recent law, has made it easier to expand a family through gestational surrogacy. The Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA), which took effect in 2021, created a path for establishing parental rights for those using assisted reproductive technology to have children. An Important Change in the New York Law of Surrogacy Before that, New York was one of only a few states that forbade hiring someone to carry a child, says …
Advocacy, Class Actions and Food Trucks
Beth Terrell takes on cases and causes for those without a voiceBeth Terrell is in the midst of another sleep-deprived 80-hour week, handling depositions for a multimillion-dollar discrimination suit against the University of Washington Police Department. She is representing five Black officers who allege they experienced severe racial discrimination while working at the university. Most of their accounts date back to 2017. Raised in rural Idaho, Terrell got a degree in philosophy and political science from Gonzaga, then headed for Northern California in …
When Fences Don’t Make Good Neighbors in Florida
How to deal with neighbor property disputes in FloridaFor many people, owning a home is a dream come true. But when neighbors encroach on your turf, it can become the stuff of nightmares. “Property rights are very personal,” says Brendan Sweeney, a real estate attorney at Sweeney Law in Fort Lauderdale. “People become focused on their property lines and obsess about them.” Fueled by high emotions, the disagreements can steamroll into “litigation on steroids.” Know Your Boundaries If you suspect a neighbor is violating your …
What To Do When You’re Injured by a Product in New York
Legal options when something you’ve purchased is more harmful than helpfulMost products are designed to make consumers’ lives easier or safer. When the opposite happens—and injury or irreparable harm results—a lawsuit against the manufacturer may become necessary. “Product liability cases commonly involve medical devices, automobiles, aviation, and retail products such as defective coffee machines,” says Marie Napoli, a personal injury lawyer and founding partner at Napoli Shkolnik in New York City. She says injuries can be wide-ranging: “Traumatic …
Justice Shall Be Done
The cases Robert McCampbell worked as a U.S. attorneyRobert McCampbell has been a business litigator for most of his 40-year career, with two notable exceptions: From 1987 to 1994, he served as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma, as well as chief of the office’s financial fraud unit; and, following the 2000 presidential election, he returned to assume the district’s top spot, U.S. attorney. “One of my friends at the district office called me and said, ‘What if you tried to come back and get appointed?’” …
After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
How to memorialize your wishes with a carefully crafted estate planFor the six million Americans currently living with Alzheimer’s and the 14 million expected to receive a dementia diagnosis by 2060, creating an estate plan is a crucial part of preparing for what’s to come. At a minimum, a plan should include a will, power of attorney, and a health care proxy detailing how assets should be distributed upon death and appointing individuals to make financial and medical decisions. “You want to act sooner than later for the primary reason that it’s …
What Happens If You File for Bankruptcy Multiple Times?
Only the timing matters, New York attorneys sayAccording to the American Bankruptcy Institute, New Yorkers filed approximately 15,000 bankruptcies in 2021—and have filed more than 230,000 since 2014. What the institute doesn’t track is how many of those filings came from those who’ve already gone through at least one bankruptcy. The Diminishing Benefits of Multiple Bankruptcy Filings “There’s absolutely nothing in the law that prevents somebody from filing bankruptcy multiple times,” says Michael Kasen, a consumer bankruptcy …
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