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Allegedly Golden is a podcast that breaks down high-profile civil lawsuits through the lens of a seasoned civil litigator with 25 years of experience. Instead of headlines, hot takes, or breaking news, this show focuses on what the legal documents actually say, how the civil justice system really works, and why media coverage so often gets it wrong. From celebrity defamation cases to corporate battles and civil rights lawsuits, Allegedly Golden helps you understand strategy, power, and the gray areas of the law without dumbing it down and without pretending the drama isn’t part of the appeal. If you want deeper dives, bonus episodes, and some very honest work-and-life talk, come hang out with me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/notactuallygolden/membership
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This episode includes a comprehensive breakdown of the seven claims Jane Doe is bringing against Amy Griffin, her ghostwriter, and her publisher, with an explanation of what they mean. Plus, Tyler Perry and Matt Kalil get Nos from the judges in their cases, and I can't figure out where my anxiety is coming from. Want to go deeper? If you want deeper dives, bonus episodes, and some very honest work-and-life talk, come hang out with me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/notactual...
In this episode, I explain the new facts Karen Read added to her complaint against the police and citizens she says framed her and what she's hoping it will accomplish. Also, updates on JT, the Social Media Trial (where we appear to be near a verdict), and the Idaho 4 case against WSU. Plus, some musings on the Taylor Frankie Paul situation. Want to go deeper? If you want deeper dives, bonus episodes, and some very honest work-and-life talk, come hang out with me on Patreon: http...
This episode tackles the concept of guilt, how i've tried to eliminate it from my life but it continues to creep in. Plus, a full rundown of all the legal action this week, some new cases i'm paying attention to, and law school 101 on "eggshell" plaintiffs. You'll also hear my confession about something i've been craving. Want to go deeper? If you want deeper dives, bonus episodes, and some very honest work-and-life talk, come hang out with me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/notac...
Tune in to hear: What the judge has ordered in JT's bid to keep body cam footage privateA sample of the jury instructions jurors will get in the social media negligence caseA former amazing race couple's allegations that their edit on the show was defamatoryWhy eBay is my new favorite scrollWhy causation is the most important element in all civil casesWant to go deeper? If you want deeper dives, bonus episodes, and some very honest work-and-life talk, come hang out with me on Patreon: h...
Tune in to hear: What i've learned about possible reasons for my cult obsessionWhy I think it's a good sign for Baldoni that the decisions on his motions is taking awhileWhat made jurors tear up in the social media trialWhose depositions Karen Read wants to take in her wrongful death caseThe limitations of appeals Want to go deeper? If you want deeper dives, bonus episodes, and some very honest work-and-life talk, come hang out with me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/notactuallyg...
In this episode, i'm giving a full explainer on a mechanism being used in multiple high-profile cases to have the cases thrown out before they get started. It's all about free speech, but maybe not quite in the way the law intended. I'll also provide updates on all the big cases we are watching, with a little side rant about being a woman in 2026. Tune in to hear: -How Mark Zuckerberg explained Meta's decisions regarding minors using social media on the witness stand -Why discovery in t...
In this episode, i'm bringing on my most-requested guest, my husband. We talk about everything from meeting at a law firm to coaching youth sports and everything in between. I'll also give updates on the social media trial, the mediations in the Lively and Jones cases last week, and the status of two civil cases Erika Girardi is still fighting. Tune into hear: Why I think the Lively Judge is more likely to issue an order on dispositive motions now that mediation is overWhat it's l...
In this episode, i'm doing a full breakdown of a case that should be on everyone's radar; a California trial where a young woman accuses Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat of causing her mental health issues. She, along with more than a thousand other plaintiffs in a multi-district litigation, asserts that the platforms' algorithms and reward systems are inherently unsafe for children and that the platforms should be held accountable. I'll also do a mock opening statement for each side of the...
In this episode, i'm sharing updates on several cases i've been following involving celebs and other people in the public eye. I give a brief overview of appeals and how they work, so we can follow some cases that are headed to that level in the coming months. I also break down a clean and easy way the judge in the Lively case can enter judgment for Wayfarer. Tune into hear: The latest move by Angelina Jolie in her battle with Brad Pitt over their French Vineyard, Chateau M...
In this episode, @littlegirlattorney and I take you inside the courtroom for the highly anticipated Lively v. Wayfarer hearing. A nearly three-hour proceeding that revealed far more through the judge’s questions than through the arguments themselves. We walk through what it was like to be in the room, the sheer scale and seriousness of the hearing, and why this judge’s level of preparation matters more than anything else that happened that day. From sexual harassment and retaliation to indepe...
In this episode, I am exploring why celebrity culture feels different now...not because the glamour is gone, but because we understand too much about how image-making works behind the scenes. That understanding becomes especially important when celebrity narratives collide with the courtroom. This week’s Civil Disorder segment focuses heavily on the ongoing Lively litigation, as the court prepares for a pivotal hearing that could dramatically reshape (or even end) the case. A major developmen...
In this episode, I’m walking you through what to expect from the upcoming January 22 court hearing in the Blake Lively v. Wayfarer case and, more importantly, what that hearing is not. This episode focuses on the dispositive motions that could end the case before it ever reaches a jury. While headlines frame these motions as an attempt to “deny Blake Lively her day in court,” the reality is far more routine. In civil litigation (especially employment cases) summary judgment and judgment-on-th...
This episode is a comprehensive, lawyer-level walkthrough of the Blake Lively employment discrimination lawsuit, designed to help listeners finally understand what actually matters (legally) in a case that has been buried under headlines, hot takes, and viral misinformation. From the very beginning, this case has been publicly framed as something it is not. It is not a criminal case. It is not a social media trial. And it is not a referendum on whether Blake Lively is “likable.” At its core, ...
Welcome to the very first episode of Allegedly Golden-the podcast where civil law, pop culture, and high-stakes drama collide. In this inaugural episode, I’m sharing why this podcast exists, who it’s for, and why the civil side of the legal system deserves far more attention than it gets. With 25 years of experience in civil litigation, I pull back the curtain on how lawsuits actually work, why headlines often mislead, and how powerful people and institutions use the civil system behind the s...
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