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.
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Saluting Their Service
How veterans can access the benefits they’ve earnedFormer U.S. service members—and often their families—are eligible for such an array of benefits and programs from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that it can be overwhelming. “When I see a new client, I always ask if he or she’s a veteran, when and where they served, and if they have a service-connected disability,” says elder law attorney Felicia Pasculli with Rivkin Radler. Veterans injured during service, for example, may be eligible for tax-free monetary …
Legal Help for Veterans Accessing Veterans Benefits
Former U.S. service members—and often their families—are eligible for such an array of benefits and programs from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that it can be overwhelming. “When I see a new client, I always ask if he or she’s a veteran, when and where they served, and if they have a service-connected disability,” says elder law attorney Felicia Pasculli with Rivkin Radler in New York City. A veterans law or elder law attorney can help veterans obtain the benefits they’ve …
Lemon Law in the Big Apple
What to do if your new vehicle is a dudNot every New Yorker owns a car, but that doesn’t mean the millions who do should be out of luck if they purchase or lease a faulty vehicle. In most cases, the state’s lemon law can help salvage your investment. “People just don’t feel safe keeping problem vehicles,” says attorney Jacqueline Herritt of Kimmel & Silverman, whose lemon law work spans several states, including New York. According to the law, if you’re a buyer or lessee experiencing repeated repairs of the …
New York Lemon Laws: What To Do if Your New Vehicle Is a Dud
Not every New Yorker owns a car, but that doesn’t mean the millions who do should be out of luck if they purchase or lease a faulty vehicle. In most cases, the state’s lemon law can help salvage your investment. “People just don’t feel safe keeping problem vehicles,” says attorney Jacqueline Herritt of Kimmel & Silverman, whose lemon law work spans several states, including New York. According to the law, if you’re a buyer or lessee experiencing repeated repair attempts of the …
What Is a Licensing Agreement?
Considerations when entering a software contractThanks to the rise of cloud and artificial intelligence platforms, software can now power everything from autonomous vehicles to payroll. Before business owners invest in new software or technology, however, legal professionals advise that they and their vendor of choice consider protecting their interests with a comprehensive licensing agreement. “You want to have a clear description of what’s being licensed so there’s no question on either side,” says Kathryn Ossian, whose …
When Products Hurt
What to do if you’re injured by something you purchasedWe all use dozens of products daily. Whether home goods, food, medical devices or vehicles, you expect purchases to have been extensively vetted before going to market. So if a product hurts you or otherwise falls short of its promises, what recourse do you have? Collecting Evidence That depends on the available evidence, says attorney Scott Schlesinger, who handles plaintiff’s products liability cases at Schlesinger Law Offices in Fort Lauderdale. “Did you use …
What To Do if You’re Injured by a Defective Product
We all use dozens of products on a daily basis. Whether home goods, food, medical devices, or vehicles, you expect purchases to have been extensively vetted before going to market. So, if a product hurts you or otherwise falls short of its promises, what recourse do you have? Product liability lawsuits allow injury victims to recover compensation from the manufacturer, distributor, or seller. To understand your legal options, talk to a product liability lawyer. What Is a Product Liability …
Can I Say That in an Online Review?
What is—and is not—protected by the First AmendmentOnline reviews can make or break a business’ 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.” Opinions, even when posted online, are typically protected by the First Amendment, says attorney …
Can I Get Sued for a Negative Online Review?
You can get sued for a negative online review by making defamatory false statements. Even if you do not post your name, a plaintiff can file a John Doe lawsuit or subpoena for unmasking identity. To win an online libel lawsuit, the plaintiff must show that you made a false statement of fact and they suffered reputational harm or financial loss. However, there is a difference in stating a fact vs. opinion. You can get a court dismissal for factual statements that provide a truth defense. Some …
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 …
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