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 legal system deserves far more attention than it gets. With 25 years of experience in civil litigation, I pull back the curtain on how lawsuits actually work, why headlines often mislead, and how powerful people and institutions use the civil system behind the scenes.

This show isn’t about hot takes or breaking news. It’s about reading the actual legal documents, understanding strategy, and learning how to think critically about what you’re being told…especially when the media gets it wrong.

Tune in to hear:

• Why civil law is fundamentally different from criminal law and why that matters
• How media coverage often distorts civil lawsuits to sell a narrative
• Why strategy, timing, and procedure matter more than “winning” a single motion
• What people misunderstand about discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation law
• Why civil cases unfold publicly and slowly…right in front of us!
• How lawyers think, why they make certain choices, and what ethics actually require
• The difference between evidence in criminal cases vs. civil cases
• Why the law is far more gray than most people realize
• What kinds of high-profile civil cases this podcast will follow

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