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Allegedly Golden
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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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Do Reality Stars Waive Potential Lawsuits When They're Hired On A Show? Looking At Marciano's SLOMW Agreement In His Defamation Case Against Demi
1w ago01:09:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode we look at the language of the Performer Agreement Marciano (and presumably, all the cast) signed for SLOMW, which the production company is trying to use to have his case thrown out. What do reality stars agree to give up, and will a court actually enforce it? Plus, new updates in the JP Morgan case, a big Candace Owen hearing, and whether Karen Read can sell her story to pay her lawyers. 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/@notactuallygolden?lang=en and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notactuallygolden
Transcribe →What Happened In the Karen Read Federal Court Hearing This Week, From A Lawyer Who Was There
2w ago01:01:06Tap to summarizeThis episode is dedicated entirely to the hearings held on July 14th, 2026 in 2 of the 4 active civil cases involving Karen Read. I take you into the Federal Court hearing in Read's civil rights case that the McCabes, Alberts, and Higgins are asking the court to dismiss-who was there, how the lawyers did, and what it seemed the judge was interested in. Then I contrast that with the morning hearing where Read was the one asking the defamation case against her to be thrown out (and maybe starting to distance herself from Turtleboy). 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/@notactuallygolden?lang=en and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notactuallygolden
Transcribe →Amy Griffin's Narrative Changed Between 2022 & 2023 - Artistic Process or Proof of A Lie?
3w ago01:03:52Tap to summarizeThe 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 comments about Charlie Kirk's death, proving the First Amendment is alive and well. 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/@notactuallygolden?lang=en and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notactuallygolden
Transcribe →Can You Trademark "Hot Girl Walk?" Fashion Nova Says Court No. Brad Pitt Is Overplaying His Recent Legal Victory, and Every Move in The Tell Litigation is Strategic
4w ago01:17:02Tap to summarizeYou 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-and-life talk, come hang out with me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/notactuallygolden/membership Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notactuallygolden?lang=en and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notactuallygolden
Transcribe →Ok Fine, I'll Talk About the Taylor Swift Lawsuit! Plus Tough Love on Lively's 47.1 Claims, the Alleged Sex Slave Tries to Drop His Case, and I'm More Confused Than Ever About Amy Griffin
Jun 2301:08:28Tap to summarizeYou 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.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/@notactuallygolden?lang=en and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notactuallygolden
Transcribe →Tyra is Suing Over Her Edit and Lively's Team is Misstating Things Again
Jun 1601:01:48Tap to summarizeAs 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 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/@notactuallygolden?lang=en and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notactuallygolden
Transcribe →The New Karen Read Case, A Trial Date for the Idaho 4 Parents, & Checking In On Our Old Friend Drake
Jun 901:11:48Tap to summarizeThis 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 claim you see in so many high profile cases. Plus, how someone tried to scam me, and what I learned as a result. 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/@notactuallygolden?lang=en and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notactuallygolden
Transcribe →NAG Case Management Conference: A Complete Review of Active Cases We're Following
Jun 201:00:04Tap to summarizePost 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 episode is for you! Plus, some bonus thoughts on being GenX just after my 51st birthday. 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/@notactuallygolden?lang=en and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notactuallygolden
Transcribe →New Here? Welcome to Allegedly Golden: Civil Law, Pop Culture, and the Truth Behind the Headlines
May 2600:32:02Tap to summarizeWant 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/@notactuallygolden?lang=en and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notactuallygolden
Transcribe →A Conversation With Wayfarer Lawyer Kevin Fritz
May 1601:12:21Tap to summarizeAn 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 case. Follow @littlegirlattorney on YouTube and TikTokWant 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/@notactuallygolden?lang=en and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notactuallygolden
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