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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Back in Bankruptcy
Why timing matters when managing multiple filingsAccording 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. “There’s absolutely nothing in the law that prevents somebody from filing bankruptcy multiple times,” says Michael Kasen, a consumer bankruptcy attorney at Kasen & Kasen. “But some of the benefits …
What Happens if You File for Bankruptcy Multiple Times?
According 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. “There’s absolutely nothing in the law that prevents somebody from filing bankruptcy multiple times,” says Michael Kasen, a consumer bankruptcy attorney at Kasen & Kasen. “But some of the …
Act Global
Claudia Salomon’s rise to the top of the International Court of ArbitrationIn July 2021, Claudia Salomon began a three-year term as president of the International Chamber of Commerce’s International Court of Arbitration. It was a groundbreaking moment. She was both the first woman and the first person from North America to hold the position. The ICC, which began in the aftermath of World War I, “engages with people from all over the world as we do the work of the Court to review draft arbitration awards and assess challenges to arbitrators to assure independence …
Can Police Search Your Car During a Traffic Stop?
Maybe—that’s why knowing your rights is keyRoutine traffic stops are common in Florida. In 2020, police officers issued 250,000 citations in Miami-Dade County alone for moving vehicle offenses ranging from speeding to broken taillights. But when it happens to you, it can be an unnerving experience, especially when the officer catches you off guard by requesting to search your vehicle. “Generally, the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires police to obtain a warrant prior to conducting a search,” says Mark Eiglarsh, …
Can Florida Police Search Your Car in a Traffic Stop?
Florida police need consent before they can search your car after a traffic stop unless an exception applies. Under Florida law, you can refuse consent to a vehicle search unless the officer has probable cause, items are in plain view, or the automobile exception applies. With reasonable suspicion alone, officers can only make a temporary stop duration. Police can also use a search warrant, search incident to a lawful arrest, or an inventory search to look in your vehicle. Under the …
Should You Consult an Attorney for All Liability Claims, or Just Denials?
Legal tips regarding commercial liability insuranceBusinesses pay substantial premiums for insurance coverage year after year. When a claim or lawsuit arises, they anticipate the policy and insurer will afford them reasonable protection. But they don’t know until they file a claim. Although commercial policies vary, general liability insurance typically covers bodily injury and property damage—the latter “not so much if you had a fire in the building, but if your employee went and damaged somebody else’s property and that caused …
Legal Tips for Michigan Commercial Liability Insurance
Small business owners pay substantial premiums for insurance coverage year after year. When a claim or lawsuit arises, they anticipate the policy and insurer will afford them reasonable protection. But they don’t know until they file a claim. Although commercial policies vary, general liability insurance typically covers bodily injury and property damage — the latter “not so much if you had a fire in the building, but if your employee went and damaged somebody else’s property and that …
California Business Dispute Resolution: Mediation vs. Arbitration
Settling business disputes can be costly, especially if the case ends up buried in time-consuming litigation. But for those who have reached an impasse with a vendor, manufacturer, or other commercial entity, alternative dispute resolution is an increasingly popular option. “If there’s a dispute, many times business contracts call for the executives to discuss it and try to resolve it,” says Zela Claiborne, a San Francisco-based attorney specializing in mediation and arbitration. “And …
To Mediate or Arbitrate, That is the Question
How alternatives to litigation can save businesses time, money and moreSettling business disputes can be costly, especially if the case ends up buried in litigation. But for those who have reached an impasse with a vendor, manufacturer or other commercial entity, alternative dispute resolution is an increasingly popular option. “If there’s a dispute, many times business contracts call for the executives to discuss it and try to resolve it,” says Zela Claiborne, a San Francisco-based attorney specializing in mediation and arbitration. “And then if they …
What Is Considered a Personal Injury?
Personal injury is an act of physical harm or mental anguish caused by negligent conduct, intentional actions, professional malpractice, or reckless behavior. The injury victim, known as the plaintiff, files a personal injury lawsuit to show the defendant is liable for causing the injuries because they breached their duty of care and caused bodily injury or wrongful death. The plaintiff in a personal injury claim can get financial compensation to pay for their medical bills, property damage, …
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