Allegedly Golden

The trajectory of Amy Griffin's storytelling creates real credibility problems, though at this stage of the case the more important question is Claudia's identity. Brendan Sorsby may be done litigating with the NFL, but I see a potential fight with Paramount on the horizon as their docuseries on Texas Tech gets ready to sir. An important update on the cases where teachers were fired for...

You asked, I'm delivering: breaking down the lawsuit over the term Hot Girl Walk and whether anyone can actually own a viral term. Brad is doing what he does every time he scores a minor discovery win, and now we can see the pattern. Also, I haven't forgotten about Karen Read, and neither should you.  Want to go deeper?  If you want deeper dives, bonus episodes, and some very honest work...

You guys keep begging, so against my better judgment i'm giving you the overview on the showgirl lawsuit against Taylor Swift (spoiler: I don't think there's a case). Thinking Lively got one over on Wayfarer in the settlement might be what Lively wants you to think, and the evidence in the case over the Tell raises more questions than it answers. Plus, an Ode to Jessica Fletcher. Wa...

As a parting gift, Blake Lively's lawyers once again put out a misleading statement about the court's ruling on that novel California law, which I clear up. I'm also breaking down Tyra's new lawsuit about the ANTM documentary, which smells like reputation management to me. I also apply an employment lens to the Matt Kaplan toxic boss claims from the Vanity Fair article.  Want t...

This week we're talking about the very old cases, the very new, and all the cases in between. The new Karen Read case against the police has some procedural obstacles that I explain, along with my thoughts on that odd Today Show interview. Amy Griffin's lawyers are doing all the things, JP Morgan doesn't want the plaintiff to fire his lawyer, and I break down that emotional distress...

Post settlement of the Lively case, it's time to go through all of the cases on our docket and discuss whats happening in each one. We've got employment cases, speech cases, sports cases, and cases we just love because they involve messy famous people. If your brain needs a kick start after being down the Lively rabbit hole, or you need to choose something else to obsess over, this episo...

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An episode we've all been waiting for! Little Girl Attorney and I sat down with Kevin Fritz of Meister Seelig & Schuster, who represents Wayfarer, to discuss the Lively case and what it's like to be a lawyer in highly publicized litigation. We talked about everything from Vanzan to how he became such a good writer, plus whether social media content was a positive or negative for the...

Your questions answered! A little bit of everything-life, style, law, and parenting. Hope you enjoy this little break from case talk; I certainly enjoyed doing it.  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/notactuallygolden/membership   Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com...

With the trial getting closer, the Lively case is busy.  This week, the judge will hear testimony from several expert witnesses who want to give opinions about the increase in negative sentiment about Lively during August of 2024.   I'll explain what the judge is looking for, how the opinions were crafted, and how important they are to Lively's case.  Want to go deeper?  If you want deep...

After more than a year of making content, I've been reflecting on the online ecosystem and my place in it. I'm taking a break from my usual podcast structure to talk about what I've learned, what has been good and bad about the experience, and what I'm looking to next. This episode is more about transparency than learning, but you will walk away knowing more about how I view my...

This episode dissects the lawsuit filed by the parents of a young Texas cheerleader who passed away from heart problems allegedly cause by caffeine consumption.  I also give some tips to companies trying to target middle-aged women, because they are getting it all wrong. Plus, some thoughts on what we've learned in Griffin and Lively this week.  Want to go deeper?  If you want deeper dives, b...

Its time to take a breather from the Lively craziness to catch up on some of the other cases we're following.  There's action in both of the Karen Read civil cases; part of the lululemon v. Costco case was resolved while another is just beginning; the acknowledgments in Amy Griffin's book make Jane Doe's allegations more plausible; and the production company for SLOMW says Marc...

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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 hone...

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, bon...

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,...

Tune in to hear: What the judge has ordered in JT's bid to keep body cam footage private A sample of the jury instructions jurors will get in the social media negligence case A former amazing race couple's allegations that their edit on the show was defamatory Why eBay is my new favorite scroll Why causation is the most important element in all civil cases Want to go deeper?  If you want...

Tune in to hear: What i've learned about possible reasons for my cult obsession Why I think it's a good sign for Baldoni that the decisions on his motions is taking awhile What made jurors tear up in the social media trial Whose depositions Karen Read wants to take in her wrongful death case The limitations of appeals Want to go deeper?  If you want deeper dives, bonus episodes, and some...

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 Zuckerb...

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 Ju...

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 childr...

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 late...

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...

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...