Allegedly Golden
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
Episodes
21 episodes
A Conversation With Wayfarer Lawyer Kevin Fritz
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....
20 Questions For Episode 20
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.
Can Expert Witnesses Prove A Smear Campaign? The Lively Judge Will Decide This Week
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...
Creator Confessions: My Relationship With the Internet and Making Content
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 ...
The Lawsuit Blaming Alani For A Texas Teen's Death: The Defendants Aren't Who You Think
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, becaus...
The Rest of the Docket: What's Been Happening in Karen Read, Lululemon, Griffin, and the SLOMW Defamation Case While We've Been Dealing With Lively
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 be...
The Legal Theories Against Amy Griffin-Jane Doe's Privacy, Her Life Rights, & The Ways We Were All Allegedly Duped
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...
Justin's Bodycam Footage is Out and A Close Verdict in the Trial Against Meta and Google
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 v...
Why There's No Such Thing as the Perfect Plaintiff & Dealing with Guilt (the non-legal kind)
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...
Justin Timberlake Wants Privacy, Meta and Google Begin Defense, Amazing Race Couple Tries to Sue Over Their Edit
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...
Cult Obsession, Emotional Testimony From The Woman Suing Instagram and YouTube, & Recent Karen Read Case Shenanigans
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 ...
The Legal Tool Being Used by Demi from SLOMW, The Alberts & McCabes, the Pitt, and Netflix: What Are Anti-SLAPP Motions and How Can They Stop A Case In Its Tracks?
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 p...
Married to the Law: A Special Episode with Mr. NAG
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 th...
The Major Social Media Trial You Didn't Know Was Happening
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 thousan...
Legal Drama Roundup: What's Happening in the High Profile Cases that Have My attention
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 th...
What Actually Happened in Court: A Legal Breakdown of the Lively v. Wayfarer Arguments w/ @littlegirlattorney
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 thems...
What Happens When Celebrity PR Collides With the Law? Inside the Lively Case
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...
Lively v Wayfarer: The Legal Issues That Could End the Case
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 ...
A Full Legal Breakdown of the Blake Lively v. Wayfarer Case
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 t...
Welcome to Allegedly Golden: Civil Law, Pop Culture, and the Truth Behind the Headlines
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 leg...