The Bravo Docket

In a week of non-stop legal drama, Rachel added her name to the mix and sued Tom and Ariana for claims related to the alleged recording and distribution of private moments she shared with Tom. In the first part, we provided a background on the law. In this episode, Part 2, we do an analysis of the complaint and the legal claims. Access additional content and our Patreon here:  https://zez.am/thebr...

In a week of non-stop legal drama, Rachel added her name to the mix and sued Tom and Ariana for claims related to the alleged recording and distribution of private moments she shared with Tom. In this first part, we provide a background on the law. Part 2 will be out shortly and in it we review the complaint. Access additional content and our Patreon here:  https://zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo...

In this episode we discuss the facts alleged in Caroline Manzo's lawsuit against Bravo and the production team of the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls' Trip. The season was filmed in Morocco and it is unknown whether it will ever air. Access additional content here: https://zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content w...

We are doing something different today and interviewing a member of our legal team, Monica Nguyen. Monica is a Deputy Public Defender that specializes in competency and has been working solely in mental health for 15 years. Monica digs into the court's decision on Tom Girardi's competency and provides her opinion, based on her experience, of the decision and what the court could have addressed fur...

This is a continuation of our breakdown of the Court's 50+ page order finding that Tom Girardi is competent to stand trial. We get into what the Judge focused on from the evidence presented by both sides and why she ultimately found he is competent. Access additional content and our Patreon here: https://zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own medi...

We have all have been asking for years when Girardi is going to face criminal charges and we finally have the answer. The federal court issued a detailed and at times shocking order with receipts, proof, and a detailed timeline starting with the 2017 auto accident that Erika first spoke about on RHOBH. We discuss it in detail in part 1 of this two part series. Access additional content and our Pat...

Picture this: it was early 2021, we had just released our first podcast episode and were trying to learn how to market our newly minted Instagram account. We searched for other creators to connect with and found an account that had shared headline making, leaked audio of Jen Shah. This was pre-arrest so it was the only Jen "tea" that was out at the time. This account had 2000+ followers and counti...

In this episode you will learn all about high asset divorces and the complications and difficulties that occur when super rich people part ways, what Sutton got in her divorce, and the sneaky efforts sometimes used to hide assets in a divorce. You will also learn what happens when one spouse (John) drinks too much of Dorinda’s delicious Bluestone Manor Bourbon right before a guest appearance on a...

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. I am not barred in California but was...

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/the...

We are recapping our 2023 BravoCon experience in this bonus episode! Cesie is admitted to the State Bar of New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Let's breakdown the lawsuit between Beauty Lab + Laser and newest SLC housewife, Monica Garcia. We dive into the ladies' pasts and Monica's past lawsuits and divorces as we explain some basic contract principles and provide our opinions. *Episode edit: Monica has now clarified on Part II of the SLC reunion that her maiden name was Darnell, her married name was Fowler, Delgado was her dad's side, a...

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...

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 work...

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 discussi...

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 Cour...

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...

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 le...

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...

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 e...

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...

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...

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 Suprem...

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 Ken...

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...