Why conservatorships like the one controlling Britney Spears can lead to abuse

PUBLISHER

The Conversation

DATE

2021-07-19

UVA Law Faculty Affiliations

Naomi R. Cahn

Naomi R. Cahn, Why conservatorships like the one controlling Britney Spears can lead to abuse, The Conversation (July 19, 2021).

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