Archive for January, 2008

Britney Spears — Bipolar Disorder and Forced Medications

January 30th, 2008 | Posted in Celebrity Justice by bloom | No Comments »

britney_spears2.jpgTMZ is reporting that Britney Spears not only suffers from bipolar disorder, but she has seen numerous doctors for the condition and is being prescribed medication to treat the disease.  What is bipolar disorder?  Can the court make her take the medications?  Can she be stopped from seeing her boys if she’s not current on her meds?

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Lesson From Heath Ledger’s Untimely Death – Make Your Will Right Now

January 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Celebrity Justice, National Issues by bloom | No Comments »

heath_ledger_200p.jpgFirst, condolences to the family and friends of Heath Ledger.  While the world lost a great talent, you have additionally lost a loved one – a father, son, friend – and our well wishes and prayers go out to you.

Second, there is something to be learned from this unexpected and untimely passing of a young (28) man — death can happen to anyone, at anytime, and not being realistically prepared for that can have devestating consequences for your family. 

You can make a will, right now, that will be recognized in Louisiana and in many other states – and this can tide you over until you get yourself to an attorney for a more formal and detailed document.  How? Continue Reading »

Matthew McConaughey and David Spade Having Babies? Baby Daddy vs Legal Father

January 16th, 2008 | Posted in Celebrity Justice by bloom | No Comments »

matthewmcconaughey.jpgMatthew McConaughey has posted the news on his site this morning that his girlfriend Camilla Alves is pregnant — he’s very excited, writing that “… we are  stoked and wowed by this miracle of creation and this gift from God,” and that the pregnancy is about three months along.

Meanwhile, TMZ is reporting that  an ex-girlfriend of David Spade has announced that she is pregnant with Spade’s child — Spade has responded that yes, they dated and yes, he’ll take responsibility if it’s his child.

When is someone the legal father of a child?  It’s not just when the mother says they are….. Continue Reading »

Dr Phil, Britney Spears, Dr Drew, and Patient Privacy Law

January 9th, 2008 | Posted in Celebrity Justice, National Issues by bloom | No Comments »

The story is still unfolding on Dr. Phil’s entry into the Britney Spears storyline, as TMZ is reporting today that Britney’s parents, Jamie and Lynn Spears, appeared via their family representative on NBC’s Today show to refute that anyone gave Dr. Phil the authority to say anything about Britney, and that they declined an invitation that Dr. Phil made to them for a segment on his show about Britney Spears.

Meanwhile, there are also reports that tests from Cedars-Sinai Hospital have been leaked to the press, showing that Britney tested clean for both alcohol and drugs during her recent forced stay at their facility.

So, what about PRIVACY laws here?  Even celebrities have civil rights.  What about patient privacy? Continue Reading »

Britney Spears’ Depo — Will She Get Arrested?

January 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Celebrity Justice by bloom | No Comments »

britney_spears.jpgCommissioner Gordon signed a specific court order in mid-December, specifically ordering Britney Spears to attend the deposition that had already been ordered by the court to occur, and which had been scheduled at least twice prior to that court-ordered date. 

Her reason for the last no-show?  She was sick, although TMZ reported that she out playing with friends later that same day.

What happens if Britney doesn’t show to this January deposition? Will she get arrested? Continue Reading »

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