Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal
Abstract
The note examines the systemic issues in the U.S. guardianship system, highlighted by Britney Spears' highly publicized conservatorship case, and advocates for increased transparency and accountability. It argues that while guardianship laws are designed to protect vulnerable individuals, cases like Spears' reveal gaps in oversight, inconsistent public access to records, and the need for less restrictive alternatives. The note proposes reforms, including enhanced public access to guardianship case information and the creation of a centralized database, to address these shortcomings and prevent abuse.
Disciplines
Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law | First Amendment | Fourteenth Amendment | Intellectual Property Law | Law
Recommended Citation
Cecily D'Amore,
#FreeBritney: The Importance of Public Access to the Guardianship System,
40
Cardozo Arts & Ent. L.J.
245
(2022).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoaelj/vol40/iss1/9
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