On Wednesday night, October 5, 2011, Dr. Drew, which airs at 9 PM EST & PST and 8 PM CST and MST, sat down with Attorney Lauren Lake about the one topic that’s been the elephant in the room during the entire Murray trial: Michael Jackson’s alleged addiction. Lake contests that Michael Jackson’s ability to make those around him rich and powerful made his closest friends and confidants sell him out, enabling his habit for their own gain. Harsh words! Now that’s some real talk!
Lake took a hard line, saying this about the prosecution’s attempt to paint Dr. Murray as the sole accomplice to the King of Pop’s alleged addiction:
“We have to say the unpopular thing. The thing that people don’t want to hear is that Michael Jackson was addicted. He had a problem! In this very moment as we still try to cover up his addiction… is the very problem that lead to his death. Everyone around him didn’t want to believe it and they didn’t want to own it, because he made them money.”
On Wednesday night, October 5, 2011, on the Joy Behar Show, which airs right after Dr. Drew at 10 PM EST & PST and 9 PM CST and MST, Joy spoke to Mark Geragos, former attorney for Michael Jackson, and sleep expert Michael Breus to discuss the effects of insomnia on Michael Jackson. Joy’s experts broke down Michael’s behavior to try to determine if his insomnia made him crazy, and if the defense’s case that Jackson died from a “self-administered dose of Propofol” holds water.
Joy asked if Michael’s insomnia could be part of the defense’s strategy, to which Geragos answered:
“Part of what the defense is trying to say or suggest is that look, this is somebody who was desperate to get to sleep. That’s one of the reasons that he ingested the Propofol, that Dr. Murray was there trying to ween him off of it.”
Breus talked about some of the dangers people today face if afflicted with insomnia:
“The reason that there are so many people out there on medication is, insomnia, because it’s so complicated, many people don’t actually ever see a sleep specialist because of it. I end up seeing patients who’ve already been placed on multiple medications before because their general practitioner has said, ‘well try this, well try that.’”
Who’s responsible for telling a star when they’ve gone too far? Murray’s the one on trial, but how much of the blame does he deserve? Shouldn’t a doctor be the voice of reason in a situation like this? What do you think? Did Michael Jackson’s insomnia cause his own death, or is Dr. Conrad Murray still guilty of feeding his addiction to sleep medications?
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How many of us have had to deal with associates at these mega law firms? Lots and we have heard all of the comical and not-so-comical issues concerning them. You have some such as Troy A. Christiansen and Adam P. Lipsic, both of Hersh, Mannis & Bogen, incredible talent…
…Here is another group of shining stars: Annie Nakornratana Slusser, Erica Swensson, and Benjamin Valencia, these three are from the firm of M-O-L-M aka Meyers, Olson, Lowy and Meyers…
…Not to be left out you cannot forget one of the biggest, Trope and Trope, here I find a few that I love and a few…not so much. Here are a couple of my favorites, Tara Scott, Meghann Bonvie, and of course Angela Harris… …Working with Sorrell Trope you will learn things no law professor will ever teach you.
Another just wonderful office is that of Judith R. Forman, here you will find Cori G. Stockman, an integral part of the firm, incredible legal talent and most of all smart…
…Over at Susan Wiesner’s office you will find Sawsan Mansour, Amanda B Harvey, and Adam N. Schanz…
…The above is just a very small list of some very competent associates who I believe are on the fast track to fame and most of all fortune in the Divorce Game, or as it is known in proper circles, Family Law…
…Hey, I could be on to something here…sure, Soooooper Dooooooper Associates. We could collect lots of money and do mailings and put the names on office-looking letterhead and make millions, and like the others, you’ll be Sooooooper Doooooper as long as you paid for your placement on our site! What a concept!
Now on the other hand, if you have a dozen or so or 5 or 6 associates you will have what we call “God’s 2%.” Who are they you ask?
There is much more that John J. Nazarian has to say on all of this at Desperate Exes.com, which reflects his caustic sense of humor, I am not sure but it is worth a read. Super Duper Associates, could there be a song in that?
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On March 17 John J. Nazarian appeared on Extra to talk in general terms about things you need to look for as red flags that your spouse maybe cheating on you.
For those of you not on dial up, I suggest you watch the interview at this URL:
Nazarian gave four red flags that all women whether celebrity are not that might want to take note of.
1. If you see your spouse change from boxers to briefs.
2. If your spouse changes from Old Spice to some expensive cologne (especially if you did not give it to him).
3. If your husband normally drives about ten miles a day and you see a sudden jump consistently to say thirty miles a day.
4. Cell phone bills if the calls go up from a few minutes to sixty minutes you might want to ask some questions.
John Nazarian’s Extra TV interview he gave some additional advice it is well worth a watch. Be sure to visit Desperate Exes.com for John J. Nazarian take on all things Hollywood.
I enjoyed it and immediately asked Ken; “what are you wearing tonight?”.
Nazarian does not talk about the John Edwards or his wife Elizabeth Edwards, Tiger Wood and Elin Nordegren or Jesse James and Sandra Bullock scandals that appear to be plaguing the infotainment news.
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Tap Tap Tap Tap me, whatever pain or harm a wiretap can bring is nothing compared to the financial rewards that can land in the victim’s bank accounts. There is not one doubt in my mind that I was “listened to” during the days of Anthony Pellicano’s reign of terror. …To think of all that money slipping through my hands only because my government got hoodwinked by a self-taught private investigator in the art and wizardry of wiretapping and the storage of information. All at the hands of a computer geek and “The Pelican.”
I have heard through the grapevine MILLIONS were paid to make one “victim” go away, and even a couple of lesser victims got more than they could have ever dreamed of. However, there are people in the world that a million, 2 million, 3 million is a little like tipping the parking attendant a $ 10 bill: big deal for that parking guy, ain’t shit for the guy giving it…very similar here folks.
And in some people’s circles, when you put your ass on the line and “stay the course” it is expected that you and those close to you will be taken care of. That is real old school if you get what I am saying here folks. …And in the end what is a an old law career worth anyways, 1 million, 2 million, 3 million…well I think you are getting the point here. …
…Very rich divorce lawyers battling it out in the civil courts and one is guilty as hell and the other is a victim. The problem is the next payout will not be fast and easy as this last one. Damn, Tap Tap Tap away…as it is so often stated, the rich get richer, and the rest of us? We at least sleep well, right fellas?
Please visit Desperate Exes.com for to read the rest of John J. Nazarian’ article. Once again never say never because then something about what you think is a over lawsuit comes back to haunt you.
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Once again it’s “Super Lawyers” time…folks, this is so embarrassing! Embarrassing from the point that this is PAID PUBLICITY, paid for by the “Super Lawyers” themselves. Sure I have heard all about the “point system” and “input from peers,” I am just having problems telling Bullshit from Roses.
…Input from peers, and 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement-things like experience, verdicts, and settlements, transactions, clients, honors and awards — this was taken from “Super Lawyers” on how the “Supers” are selected…I am not buying it.
…And it gets even better, there is Top 10 Law Schools, The Top 100, The Top 50, The Rising Stars. Well how about this, The Biggest Wallet, The Newest Rolls Royce, The Biggest Gut, The Smallest Feet, our favorites The Best Dressed, The Worst Dressed, The Worst Breath, The Biggest Ego, The Coolest Offices, and as you see this could go on and on.
…I know some of these lawyers, and to call them “Super” would be a little like watching a train wreck and applauding. There are some very good lawyers on the list… …Oh that is one of the other fun things you can do if you buy one of these silly advertising gimmicks and that is having it framed and hanging in your office…problem, they are also hanging in all of the other “Super Lawyers” offices…..why? They too paid for it!
Hmm, I just had a thought, they should reach out to all of those unhappy clients who may have hired a “Super Lawyer” from this list and got hammered. We could then have the “Asswipe Awards,”… …could be a money maker too, and at least it would be honest and heart-felt.
Note: “Super Lawyers” does print this: “You may wonder whether lawyers pay to be included. The simple and unequivocal answer is no. …who writes this stuff? guys in long coats, tall hats and carpet bags?
DesperateExes.com will be posting our own list of lawyers who we think are the best here in the Southern California area, based on our experience and observation, not payola. But if anyone wants to send us $25,000, we’ll be happy to post your picture, suitable for framing!
To get the most from this article and Ken could hear me laughing across our house, and you can’t even hear the dogs barked from that distance; this full article is a must read, laughter is good for the soul. WARNING: Do not have any type of drink in hand or take a sip you too could have a screen full of cola as I did while reading this.
Be sure you visit the rest of Desperate Exes.com while there some great, funny and some serious articles. My vote is John J. Nazarian should write a book, call it Desperate Exes!.
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…Eric Safire, Esq. was one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the state. Back in the day I would meet Eric at the trunk of his Mercedes and he would brief me on what he needed. Today Mr. Safire works out of the “Safire Building” …Eric took me aside and said, “Look, you get into trouble, I can get you off and it is no big deal.” But, Mr. Safire further explained to me, if he got into trouble, he could loose his right to practice law — his “ticket” aka a “bar card.” Along with surrounding myself with good people, I always remembered that very sound advice…and have treaded cautiously. Most of the people I work with are off-duty and retired police officers — that helps, right “Bobby” and “Bill”?
In yesterday’s Los Angeles Times a headline caught my eye, “Private investigator pleads no contest.” Well, Mr. Bradley G. Miller, the former private investigator …I was curious as I had always associated Mr. Miller as being one of Mark Geragos’s guys …The AP is reporting Geragos has long worked with Miller, including during Geragos’ unsuccessful defense of the little shop lifter Winona Ryder…
Nazarian and Associates is very proud to say that we have never ever associated with Gagagosh and for myself, I would sooner eat lunch with Harvey Levin than to work with anyone in Gagagosh’s office. Funny, TMZ.com was reporting that one of Gagagosh’s P.I.s (”big name” in this town, it was reported) is working on Nicole Richie’s car wreck case…
…I will never understand, being in a town with Adam Braun, Harland Braun, Thomas Mesereau and Barry Tarlow. These names are royalty in the world of defense. Is it the face time he gets on “Geraldo” or on TMZ? and how TMZ handles Gagagosh makes one wonder what is that relationship about…..funny stuff….
Gagagosh also represented Michael Jackson before Michael smelled the coffee burning and went to a real defense attorney, one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Southern California, Thomas Mesereau. It is reported that Mr. Mesereau has had to file a $341,000 claim against Mr. Jackson’s estate for his fees. What? Michael Jackson “stiffed” someone? Am I surprised? LMAO… Many years ago I was contacted to handle a “de-bugging” at the Neverland Ranch, all was going very well till I asked for money to be placed into an escrow account and to have my good friend Robert M. Cohen handle all the legal ends of the transaction. I got silence first and then the “that will be fine, we will be in contact in a few days” line (that is like verbal air kisses in this town).
…You know it is like thin ice, you see some fat guy waddling across and all is good, you take two steps and you go through the ice and you find yourself up to your knees…go figure.
Note: Geragos is not accused of involvement in the alleged conspiracy or payoff that his private investigator was involved with and plead to.
There is so much more to read on this article and as always the unique take on Desperate Exes.com of John J. Nazarian P. I. Extraordinaire to the rich and famous. Mr. Nazarian is a very nice man, but you better be both rich and famous to afford him. Anyway take a look at his take on the Geragos – Miller connection and while there browse around at some of his other often funny but always calling him as he sees them in the town we call Hollyweird.
The expressions in this blog article are based on the opinions of our featured author, John Nazarian, please remember we are not lawyers and those opinions expressed here are each of our individual opinions and should not be taken as legal advice and/or legal opinions. The comments following this blog article are the opinions and sole property of the blog site members and do not necessarily reflect those of the site owners.
Well Well Well, perhaps Team Goofy got close to the success they were looking for. Mark Kaplan (of Kaplan and whats-his-name) and Arnie Klein wanted publicity and to see their pictures everywhere. Funny the latter never happened, BUT TMZ gave them both a little face time, there was Mr. Kaplan standing out front of BOA waiting for his car…was he by himself?
It is also being reported that Team Goofy have an even more pathetic plan for the court next month. Well just like a disobedient dog who continues to dig holes in a nice lawn, these two are going to keep it up until they get the attention they feel they deserve. One source I spoke to said that they bet that Mr. Mark Vincent Kaplan was doing this for no fee at all in the hopes of getting “face time.”
Well if “The Two K’s” are planning another appearance next month they should both come dressed as clowns, as that is what they are looking like. To complete the clown act they should both visit Cinema Secrets and speak to my very good friend Maurice Stein, the makeup artist that made the hit show Golden Girls so much fun to watch! Think of what he could do to Klein…Kaplan is almost always looking good as to his appearance, he had a very good teacher in the early days…let’s just say “ST.”
And is it possible that another “friend” of Michael Jackson is letting all the secrets out of his bag too? This one has been a friend of MJ’s for more than 30 years, from the days he was a very adorable and even cuter child actor named Mark Lester…remember Oliver? Mr. Lester is now in his 50’s and is a physician, Lester quit the acting business at 19, his acting career went away as did his youthful looks. He looks like a doctor and bravo for him in knowing when to quit and move on, but why would he want to drag his friend who it is obvious to me from what I have read trusted each other. Dr. Lester became an osteopathic physician at the age of 28 and has an acupuncture clinic in Cheltenham…aaahh maybe I figured this out, is this another attempt of publicity?
Dr. Lester takes a more in your face approach on this “they are mine” approach, he is claiming in an August 2009 interview with a British tabloid that he is the father of Paris Katherine Jackson…bad news for you doc, The Judge here in Los Angeles will tell you the same thing in legal terms, “get lost.” ….where is Arnie?
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