A social media platform can be many things: a place to connect with your loved ones, a haven of DIY resources and memes, or a space where you can interact with people who share your interests. But it can also be a breeding ground for legal trouble. From copyright infringement to defamation to invasion of privacy, social media users have sued or have been sued for various reasons.
Extremely rich and famous celebrity couples live in a different universe where marriage is concerned. But sometimes, celebrities’ marriages show the same signs that their marriage is in trouble as that of non-celebrity couples. Take, for example, the soon-to-be-divorced Rocky star Sylvester Stallone and his wife Jennifer Flavin.
As divorce attorneys, we’ve seen plenty of marriages end. We know what it takes to break a relationship. Sometimes, all it takes is finding out your spouse voted for a former reality show star.
So when our fellow attorneys start giving out dating advice, we can’t help but take pause.
Home makeover reality shows are popular because they offer viewers deep insight and meaning. These shows also provide a serotonin boost that one gets upon seeing someone improve their life, whether it’s just their kitchen or their whole lifestyle they're upgrading.
You've probably seen social media influencers constantly post about their amazing vacations, the luxury products they're using, and how great their lifestyle is. But they’re not all to be trusted. One of the biggest red flags is when they earn a reputation for deceiving the public.
Elephants are large, majestic creatures that have been known to grace the pages of history for their intelligence and strength. It's not every day that you hear about elephants being discussed in the courthouse, but the following cases are anything but ordinary.
Motorcycle accidents happen every day all around the world. But when a celebrity is involved in one, it makes the news. Take, for example, Game of Thrones alum Jason Momoa, who collided with a motorcyclist on July 24, 2022. He wasn’t even driving a motorcycle himself, yet there were numerous articles written about his fender bender.
Social media influencers are all over the internet these days. They seem to have it all — the perfect life, the perfect family, and the perfect career. But in some cases, their perfect persona is just an illusion that belies a darker side. Take, for example, the following social media influencers who ran into legal trouble for malevolent crimes.
Britney Spears’s father, Jamie Spears, who put her under a long and punishing conservatorship, was ordered to sit for a deposition for secretly surveilling his daughter while she was under said conservatorship. Jamie and Britney are not on good terms, and it’s for obvious reasons.
It’s only the second half of the year, yet our law offices in Renton, Seattle are abuzz with chatter about the latest and silliest celebrity lawsuits. Courts tend to become busy during December, which is why we are not waiting to round up the most notable courtroom appearances of celebs who found themselves at the center of litigation, both loony and legitimate.