The Lawmas Podcast

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, hosts Lauren and Lacey dive into the JonBenét Ramsey case, specially on the media's treatment of Patsy Ramsey. Lauren and Lacey discuss children's beauty pageants in the South versus other regions in the United States and analyze how the media unfairly sexualized JonBenét's pageant participation.

Lauren & Lacey discuss the examination of the evidence supporting the intruder theory, including:

• Unmatched DNA evidence
• Similar break-in attempt at another dance student's home
• The broken basement window and suitcase placement
• Critical look at the media's treatment of women in the 1990s
• Comparison to other high-profile cases and media bias against women
• Personal reflections on motherhood, shared interests with children, and judgment of parenting choices

Two notable quotes from this episode from Lacey: "If anybody looks at a child in pageantry or on the beach in a bikini and has those thoughts, they're the problem. They're the pedophile." and...

"You don't know how you're going to react. And let's hope we never do, right? Let's hope we never have to know."

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This week, Lauren and Lacey talk about the challenges of being both a mom and a lawyer, dealing with difficult children and clients.

Lacey shares frustrations over her young son's frequent tantrums and refusal to listen, contrasting his behavior with her client's inability to make decisions about their criminal case. Lauren relates similar experiences with her own young daughters, noting how children can behave worse for their parents than others.

They commiserate over how the stresses of their jobs dealing with difficult personalities can exacerbate the challenges at home. Lauren and Lacey are very grateful for having supportive partners, both at work and in their personal lives, to help them through these trying times. Having someone who can step in when they've reached their limit with a client or child provides much-needed relief.

Lauren & Lacey agree that running on caffeine gets them through many of these tough days juggling parenting and lawyering!

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In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, hosts Lacey and Lauren discuss what it means to be millennial moms compared to previous generations. They share humorous stories about their children's brutal honesty before diving into key differences in parenting approaches.

Lacey and Lauren explain their generation's parenting style with how they were raised, highlighting their focus on emotional validation while still teaching resilience. Lauren discusses how her move away from spanking as discipline, finding it ineffective with her children. They discuss increased safety concerns around sleepovers and neighborhood play, while acknowledging some parenting norms remain consistent across generations.

Other millennial parenting shifts include avoiding gender stereotypes, respecting children's body autonomy, teaching body positivity, and being less judgmental of other parents when children misbehave. The hosts admit they're not perfect parents but strive to combine the positive aspects of their upbringing with evolving approaches to child development.

Next week, they'll discuss being millennial business owners and balancing work with family life.

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This week on The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey open with a question on Estate Planning & Powers of Attorney. They discuss wills for single individuals without children, recommendations for everyone over 18 and the importance of having someone able to handle bills and accounts if incapacitated.

Now on to the episode topic: Britney Spears' Conservatorship!

The Lawmas cover:

• California vs. South Carolina conservatorship laws
• Multiple doctors involved in declaring incompetence
• Issues with Jamie Spears (Britney's father) as conservator:
  • History of exploitation
  • Past lawsuits and creditor issues
  • Alcoholism
  • Financial abuse of Britney since childhood

There are several key issues with conservatorship:

1. No attorney choice for Britney
2. Complete loss of bodily autonomy
   • Forced IUD
   • Controlled diet/food intake
3. No privacy in medical treatment
   • Father could access therapy notes
   • Could attend therapy sessions
4. More restrictive than typical conservatorships

Background Context on Britney Spears:

• Early exploitation as child star
• History of trauma
• Postpartum depression
• Lack of support system
• No opportunity for normal young adult development

Current Status:

• Still showing effects of conservatorship trauma
• Behavioral patterns reflecting stunted emotional development
• Questions about potential for full recovery

Be sure to watch and listen to Upcoming Episodes on:

• Scott Peterson
• Michael Ohr case
• JonBenét Ramsey case
• Other pop culture legal cases

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In the latest episode of The Lawmas Podcast, hosts Lauren and Lacey began with a discussion about handling conflicts of interest in legal representation. They explored the ethical requirements and their personal approaches, noting the differences between criminal and civil law contexts.

Lauren and Lacey then provided several legal updates on high-profile cases. They discussed the Menendez brothers' recent approval for a re-sentencing hearing after serving more than 30 years in prison, with Lacey mentioning how Kim Kardashian had wished for their release on her birthday episode. Lauren explained the "Slayer statute," which prevents the brothers from inheriting their parents' wealth.

The conversation shifted to Kanye West's ongoing controversies, including recent personal revelations and disputes with Kim Kardashian over their children. Both hosts expressed concern about how these public statements might affect the children involved, with Lauren suggesting that supervised visitation might be appropriate given the circumstances.

The hosts also touched on Kim Kardashian's efforts to recover her family Bible from OJ Simpson's estate through probate proceedings, which prompted a brief personal anecdote from Lacey about her nieces' interest in family Bibles.

For Autism Awareness Month, the hosts discussed a recent criminal case where a judge rejected a prosecution's attempt to use autism as an explanation for violent behavior. This led to a deeper conversation about neurodiversity, misconceptions about autism, and Lacey's personal experience raising a child with Down syndrome.

Both hosts emphasized the importance of education, acceptance, and recognizing the value of all individuals regardless of neurological differences.
The episode concluded with the hosts inviting listeners to submit topic requests for future episodes via direct message or email, promising new series based on listener feedback.

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