We're shaking things up this week, Legal Team! In this episode, we dive into the high-profile legal battle between MGA Entertainment and The OMG Girlz, led by none other than T.I. and his wife, Tameka 'Tiny' Harris. The case centers around MGA's creation of dolls that bear a striking resemblance to The OMG Girlz. This trial is especially significant to us, as Cesie had the privilege of working on it, contributing to a recent favorable outcome. We'll share trial war stories and talk trial strateg...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 8
The drama in the O.C. continues, Legal Team. But this week, Jennifer Pedranti and her fiancé Ryan Boyajian are up to bat (pun intended). The Real Housewives of Orange County partner has found himself in some hot water after being tied to a high-profile gambling case involving MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani, his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, and "bookie" Matthew Boyer. There's so much to unpack in this case, and just know there will be more to come as Ryan's alleged involvement continues to unfold. S...
Sep 18, 2024•39 min•Ep. 119
Another week, and the Storm(s) in O.C. rages on! Today we are jumping right back into the details of The Real Housewives of Orange County’s Shannon Beador’s DUI and unpacking the recent threats from her ex, John Janssen, and Jesus Jugs (aka Alexis Bellino) of releasing the alleged and potentially “life-ruining” videos. What’s on the docket? Your hosts catch up on Cesie’s wedding cake tasting and Angela’s upcoming trip to F1! In-depth details of Shannon’s DUI and her perspective on the incident D...
Sep 04, 2024•59 min•Ep. 119
There’s a Storm(s) brewing in the O.C! As tensions are running high this season, we’re unpacking the lawsuit between The Real Housewives of Orange County’s Shannon Storms Beador and her infamous ex, John Janssen (or is it Johnny J?...The jury’s out on that one.) What’s on the docket? Catching up and thoughts on the latest RHOC episode Details of Shannon’s DUI Who is John Janssen? A breakdown of the lawsuit filed by Janssen against Beador in March of 2024 The basic elements of contracts What cons...
Aug 21, 2024•55 min•Ep. 5
Just when you think it’s over, Scandoval makes its way back into the headlines! Although Tom will no longer be following through with the lawsuit against Ariana, we’re still covering the highly requested gift that keeps on giving! AKA; the lawsuit between Vanderpump Rules stars, Rachel Leviss vs. Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix. What’s on the docket? Life updates, Reddit thread reactions, and podcast reviews An overview of what has previously been covered in this case Rachel’s response to Ariana’s...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 126
If you’ve made it this far, legal team, you deserve a gold star! As promised, on this episode we’re wrapping up the rather...interesting legal proceedings between The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Luis Ruelas and ex-fiancé Vanessa Reiser (for now...). What’s on the docket? Luis' response to Vanessa’s claims Sassy excerpts from the court transcript The final order of the court (Aka: What they get back, funds owed, etc.) Access additional content and our Patreon here: https://zez.am/thebravodock...
Jul 31, 2024•50 min•Ep. 112
Welcome back, Legal Team! This week, we’re diving right back into the court proceedings between Real Housewives of New Jersey's Luis Ruelas and ex-fiancé Vanessa Reiser. In the last episode, we covered Luis' Affidavit, and in this juicy 2-part episode (yes, you read that right!) we're covering the case from Vanessa's perspective. But first, if you haven’t listened to Luis’ side yet, we highly recommend you do so. Get caught up here! What’s on the docket? Returning the engagement ring and the law...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 128
We heard you loud and clear, Legal Team! In this highly requested episode, we delve into the legal proceedings between The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Teresa Guidice’s husband, Luis Ruelas, and his ex-fianćee Vanessa Reiser. What’s on the docket? Background information on Luis and Vanessa The original case filed by Luis against Vanessa in April of 2020 What it means to file an “order to show cause” Highlights from Luis' detailed 30-page affidavit Relevant factual history from Luis' POV perta...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 123
I know some of you are Vanderpump Rule'd out, but trust us, you do not want to skip this episode. In this episode, we continue our conversation about Rachel Leviss's lawsuit. We discuss what the Court's ruling was on the motions Tom filed to dismiss the Complaint and what Arianna's arguments were in her motion. You will be up to date on Ariana's arguments and be able to understand the court's upcoming rulings on Ariana's motions, which are scheduled for July 11th, 2024. Access additional content...
Jun 26, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Our last (for now) episode on the Marco Marco lawsuit against Erika is out now. This one is special because we go over why the court denied Erika's motion to dismiss the case and read directly from the transcript that gives the court's reasoning. This episode will also test your legal knowledge- but don't worry, we'll help you along the way. 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 e...
Jun 12, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Tommy Manzo was found guilty this week. What for? Listen to find out in this week's legal brief. 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. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not ...
Jun 06, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 101
We continue our coverage of this fascinating case as we prep for Cesie's bachelorette weekend! 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://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 23, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 100
We continue our coverage of Marco Marco's lawsuit against Erika Jayne, the Secret Service, and American Express, with more to come soon! Check out our Patreon for the exhibits we discuss, they are fascinating. 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://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...
May 16, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 99
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 or...
May 01, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 98
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. The ...
Apr 17, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 97
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 content a...
Apr 10, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 96
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, her a...
Apr 03, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 95
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 theatrical p...
Mar 28, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 94
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, and...
Mar 06, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 93
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 post...
Mar 06, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 92
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 our ...
Feb 22, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 91
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 ini...
Feb 07, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 90
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 legal...
Feb 01, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 89
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 in...
Jan 24, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 88
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 them...
Jan 04, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 87
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. Cesie is admitted to the State ...
Dec 20, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 86
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 drawn to discuss surrogacy because recent examples of surrogacy I have seen on TV have occurred in C...
Dec 06, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 85
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 elsewhere, ...
Nov 29, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 84
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://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 22, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 83
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, and Garcia is her family name on her mother's side. Access our Patreon, Instagram, Website, YouTube, ...
Nov 16, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 82
