The Bravo Docket

After consuming a higher than average amount of reality television this weekend, I saw examples of surrogacy and got to thinking about the laws in place to protect surrogates and parents. This week's legal brief looks at the laws specifically in California surrounding surrogacy and what all parties involved should consider before pursuing that role or avenue. Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're bringing the Legal Briefs back. This is a bite-sized episode on a portion of a case, a hot pleading, a trending news topic, or a legal concept. This week's is about two motions Beauty Lab + Laser filed against Monica to seek a judgment on their Breach of Contract claim and knock Monica's counterclaims out of the case.Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are recapping our 2023 BravoCon experience in this bonus episode! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are breaking down the latest legal drama between Beauty Lab + Laser and newest Bravoleb, Monica Garcia. We dive into the ladies' pasts and Monica's past lawsuits and divorces, as we explain some basic contract principals and provide our opinions. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the release of Britney’s memoir came a reignited discussion of her custody battles and her conservatorship which we are here to discuss in depth. Months could be spent on everything filed and more time could be spent on how this went so wrong and how this was allowed to happen. We provide thoughts on Britney’s memoir, analyze her custody battle, and dive into notable filings in her drawn out conservatorship.This is the first episode of the deep dive I recommended. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6CGuHwWDFsAccess our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're picking up where we left off - answering what it means to be found competent to stand trial. This episode focuses on the arguments Tom's defense counsel made on why he should be found incompetent to stand trial and we get into the difference between competency and the insanity defense, with references to Mob Wives, the Sopranos, a few serial killers and an insanity defense that actually worked for Lorena Bobbitt. As mentioned in the episode, we are hosting a meet-up on Saturday, November 4 at 6pm in Las Vegas, Bravo-Con weekend. Information on how to attend can be found HERE, click me!Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to be found competent to stand trial? We are here to explain everything about competency in the context of Tom Girardi. Earlier this year, Tom Girardi was indicted on federal criminal charges in two separate districts. But the cases are at a stand still while the court determines whether Tom Girardi is competent to stand trial. In this first part of a two-part competency discussion we lay the ground work of how we got here in Tom's cases. We cover his conservatorship and lay the legal groundwork for what it means to be found competent, how it works, and how it will work with Tom. As mentioned in the episode, we are hosting a meet-up on Saturday, November 4 at 6pm in Las Vegas, Bravo-Con weekend. Information on how to attend can be found HERE, click me!Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a re-release of an episode we first aired in April 2021 but with Mary back on SLC, it's a fitting time to listen again. In this episode we do our best to give you an overview of the long and sordid litigation history of Mama Cosby’s Probate Estate – including accusations of foul play resulting in the exhumation of a body, allegations of forged signatures that go up to the Utah Supreme Court, a jury trial with a million dollar verdict, and how preachers can have 5 homes and 2 private planes and zero audits.The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network.Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are wrapping up our coverage of David and Lesley Beador's contentious, yet short-lived divorce. This ep includes dramatic readings (ft. guest John) of the affidavits and supporting exhibits they both filed when seeking temporary restraining orders against each other and a full rundown of what happened before they eventually reconciled. This episode contains explicit language.Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we dive into the history of RHOC's Shannon Storms Beador's tumultuous divorce from David Beador, the accusations made about David while he was on RHOC, and the legal filings surrounding his on-again, off-again, marriage to Leslie Beador. You will also learn about community property in California, how emails concerning the drop off of a child can turn into thousands of dollars in legal fees, David Beador's unfortunate email habits, and why a beach and umbrella emoji got entered into a court record as an exhibit. Note: There is some explicit language in this episode which we read exactly as it was entered into the record. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bravo Docket is moving new episode releases to WEDNESDAYS! The Bravo Docket is hosted by Cesie and Angela - but who are Cesie and Angela? In this episode we take a detour from keeping it all about the cases and open up about making the podcast, our personal lives, and our reality tv favorites.Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbie has taken over! For those who have seen the movie, did you catch the fun legal reference at the beginning? Well Angela did and she breaks down what famous Supreme Court case was being argued and its impact. Cesie then summarizes the lawsuit Mattel brought against Aqua for the song, "Barbie Girl."**Episode notes:Who knew 2002 was actually 21 years ago. I'm in denial so please excuse that error. Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bravo Docket is hosted by Cesie and Angela - but who are Cesie and Angela? In this episode we take a detour from keeping it all about the cases and open up about ourselves by answering questions directly from our legal team. Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This legal brief covers two similar but unrelated trademark disputes in the reality tv and pop culture universe. First, Robyn and Gizelle of the Real Housewives of Potomac are facing a challenge to their trademark for their podcast, "Reasonably Shady" from no other than Eminem, or the Real Slim Shady. Next, Heather Gay of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City recently sought a trademark for, "Bad Mormon" but quickly received an opposition by the Mormon Church itself. This is a quick form episode to give you the highlights and some initial thoughts as both disputes are in their early stages. Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a continuation of our coverage on the many housewives-related divorces that have occurred in the state of Georgia. We continue to break down the law and legal concepts. We begin with the latest filing by Kroy in his divorce from Kim. We then move on to Kenya's divorce battle and finish with Drew Sidora's divorce which is already starting off contentious. Access our Patreon (join the Supreme Court for our monthly Zooms!), Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode and the next will be covering the many housewives-related divorces that have occurred in the state of Georgia while breaking down the law and legal concepts. We start with Kim and Kroy Biermann's divorce proceedings which have already gotten messy. We briefly touch on Sheree's proceedings and conclude with Eva Marcille's divorce. We will soon have another episode in which we cover Kenya Moore and Drew Sidora's respective divorces. Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Given the discussion happening on the Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion about Teresa and Joe's federal crimes and resulting stint in federal prison, we wanted to re-release the three-part series we did last year on the crimes. There seems to be a lot of talk from Teresa about who told on her to the FBI but SPOILER - no one had to. As you'll understand after listening to this, no one needed to tip off the FBI or even the IRS. You will be a Tre and Joe legal scholar after listening to this mega episode and can dispel the inaccurate statements being aired on tv. Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legal Briefs are short-form episodes of our investigation into a legal topic. This week's covers what happens with the house Tom and Ariana jointly own following the end of their relationship? Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Cesie's trial has restarted so John and I discuss some of the events surrounding the Georgia RICO case being brought against Young Thug, AKA Jefferey Lamar Williams. I have a LOT of strong opinions about rap lyrics being used as evidence in a criminal case (spoiler alert - I'm against it) and we discuss the difficulties the court and parties have had in trying to select a jury for this high profile case, i.e. potential jurors being held in contempt for a variety of things including calling the judge "a bitch" in open court and failing to show up for jury duty. I also explain to John that our First Amendment guarantee of freedom of speech doesn't mean that you can just say whatever you want at any time during court proceedings. This is just the beginning of this case (a jury hasn't even been selected yet) and the trial is expected to last almost a year when and if it starts - so let us know your questions as it goes. (This was supposed to be a mini-episode so we didn't even get to some of the other incidents such as an attorney using the word "cap" when speaking to the Judge and alleged drug possession by another attorney, but we will cover more as the case continues.) Here's a link to the book I mentioned: https://thenewpress.com/books/rap-on-trial Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1999, Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member Margaret Josephs started her brand, the Macbeth Collection, which was then "known for eye popping color, bold prints and whimsical detailing." [1] Her brand expanded as she licensed her designs for ready-to-wear, bags, accessories, beauty, home, tech accessories and luggage and travel. However, with her licensing deals came business and legal headaches, including the lawsuit established, preppy brand Vineyard Vines filed against the Macbeth Collection for using a design of a cartoon whale on various Macbeth Collection and Macbeth collection licensed products. While Marge was trying to stay afloat and defend herself against Vineyard Vines, she got into the dog house when she backed out of a licensing deal for pet accessories. But were these various licensees working together to give Marge grief? Join us as we break down each of the lawsuits and share some business advice Marge has bestowed upon her fans directly from her book (check out our Amazon storefront to purchase it https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebravodocket). It's a great example of how quickly things can go wrong when a brand quickly grows. Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket. The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. [1] https://www.macbethcollection.com/about-1 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.