In this episode we dropped what we were planning to record (we will get back to Marco Marco we promise!) and stayed up late to record an episode on Ariana and Sandoval's responses to Rachel's lawsuit. We give our commentary and explanations as we go through the pleadings, and we are planning on another episode to discuss Ariana's SLAPP motion. Access additional content and our Patreon here: https://zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media...

This episode is the second part of our coverage of Faith Stowers' lawsuit against Bravo. We will be back to finish up our scheduled Marco Marco episodes next. Access additional content and our Patreon here: https://zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice....

In this episode we go through some of the background and details of the facts alleged in the Faith Stowers Vanderpump Rules lawsuit. We had to stop early due to our schedules and Texas weather, so we will get the second part out for you as soon as possible with a discussion of the legal claims, what we know from a potentially very similar contract to the one Faith discusses in her lawsuit, and more. We will be back to finish up our scheduled Marco Marco episodes next. Access additional...

In this three part series, we are covering a lawsuit Erika's former costume designer filed against her, the secret service, her assistants, and American Express. We think the complaint gives the best overview of what occurred (excerpt below) so in this episode we read through the second half of it and provide our thoughts. This case discusses alleged corruption by Secret Service agents who conspired with Defendant Erika Girardi, a well-known television personality and theatrical performer,...

In this three part series, we are covering a lawsuit Erika's former costume designer filed against her, the secret service, her assistants, and American Express. We think the complaint gives the best overview of what occurred (excerpt below) so in this episode we read through half of it and provide our thoughts. This case reflects the corruption of the federal judicial system by Secret Service agents who conspired with Defendant Erika Girardi, a well-known television personality and...

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/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere,...

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 Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we...

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 we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming...

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 further. Monica can be found on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthlawyer/ As an...

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 media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide...

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 Patreon here: https://zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether...

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 counting then, but it seemed like they had an in or were incredibly good at finding sources. We added...

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 podcast + you get a fun bonus quiz about famous high asset divorces. Become a member at...

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. Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we...

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/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or...

We are recapping our 2023 BravoCon experience in this bonus episode! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are breaking down the latest legal drama between Beauty Lab + Laser and newest Bravoleb, Monica Garcia. We dive into the ladies' pasts and Monica's past lawsuits and divorces, as we explain some basic contract principals and provide our opinions. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/thebravodocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 conservatorship. This is the first episode of the deep dive I recommended....

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 worked for Lorena Bobbitt. As mentioned in the episode, we are hosting a meet-up on Saturday,...

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 discussion we lay the ground work of how we got here in Tom's cases. We cover his conservatorship and lay...

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 Court, a jury trial with a million dollar verdict, and how preachers can have 5 homes and 2 private...

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, Instagram, Website, YouTube, and more here: https://linktr.ee/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket...

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 legal fees, David Beador's unfortunate email habits, and why a beach and umbrella emoji got entered...

In this short-form version of the podcast, we summarize what is being alleged in the lawsuit against Lizzo. This episode has adult language and mature topics. 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 or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a...