Legal team, it’s been a little over a year since our last series on Todd and Julie Chrisley. In our previous episodes on the Chrisleys, we gave a detailed timeline on how everything unfolded, including how they became reality TV stars in the first place. Those episodes will be linked below. But in summary, the Chrisleys conspired with their former business partner to defraud Atlanta area community banks out of more than $30 million in personal loans, and they were fully convicted in a jury trial in 2023. In 2025, Todd and Julie were granted full executive pardons releasing them from federal custody. On the docket this week, we are discussing the federal malpractice lawsuit they filed this past June against their former defense attorneys, Balch & Bingham LLP and Chris Anulewicz. Todd and Julie are alleging that these lawyers failed to provide competent legal representation during their federal jury trial. We go through their complaint, what they are arguing, and point out the flaws in their case, including the use of the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine related to the documents used as evidence to convict them. 

Chrisley Didn't Know Best

The Chrisley's Sentencing Part I

The Chrisley's Sentencing Part II

The Chrisley Trial Files: What the Headlines Missed

The Chrisley Trial Files: What the Headlines Missed (Part 2)

What’s on the docket?

• Our previous episodes on the Chrisleys
• What is a loan out company
• Recap of federal jury trial and what they were charged with
• Julie’s “scrapbooking” fraud
• Mark Braddock’s role as an informant
• Trial testimony updates on members of the Chrisley family (Nanny Faye, Lindsie, Kyle)
• Thoughts on Teresa Giudice's new interviews 
• The Chrisleys v. Balch & Bingham LLP and Chris Anulewicz
• Filed malpractice complaint, then amended complaint against their former attorneys
• New Chrisley attorney Alex Little and his work experience
• Fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine
• Details from the amended complaint
• Murray v. United States and the independent source argument
• August 7th motion to dismiss filed by Balch & Bingham LLP
• Why you can’t attach evidence to a motion to dismiss
• What is a Garcia hearing
• Georgia laws for malpractice claims and statute of limitations
• How Georgia's 11th circuit characterized the evidence supporting the convictions

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Legal team, on the docket this week we have two more medical malpractice cases against the self-described ‘Boob God’ and ex-husband of RHOM star Lisa Hochstein: Lenny Hochstein. A warning to all that one of these cases involves some graphic details of a ‘mommy makeover’ gone wrong. We’re tying up the Pauline Pearlman case from last week, breaking down Alan Jaffery and Miriam Pavlovsky’s claims of poor pre and post-operative management, and discussing what Lenny’s defenses might be in both cases.

What’s on the docket?

• Angela’s car accident and PSA to always wear your seatbelt!!
• Tying up Pauline Pearlman case
• Consumer Review Fairness Act
• Lenny suing RealSelf and patients who posted bad reviews
• Cesie watching Madmen for the first time
• Alana Jaffery v. Lenny Hochstein
• Breaking down Alan Jaffery’s claims including surgery risks and post-operative management
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons Mommy Makeover handbook
• How important it is to stay where you get your surgery done for enough time to heal
• Cesie and Angela’s Oura rings
• What probate court is for typically vs. in Texas
• The medical theories around what may have happened in Alana’s surgery
• Florida’s cap for medical malpractice cases
• Botched and Cesie’s Paul Nassif spotting in LA
• What Lenny’s defenses might be
• Miriam Pavlovsky v. Lenny Hochstein
• What wasn’t disclosed to Miriam pre-surgery
• Cesie’s love of the show Chopped
• Set of risks with different types of surgery
• What does pre-market approval for a medical device mean (FDA approved vs. FDA cleared)
• Criteria for suing a doctor for medical malpractice in Florida
• Miriam’s corrective surgery, additional complications, and what she continues to suffer from
• Update on Lisa Hochstein

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Legal team, we are returning to the Real Housewives cinematic universe and going to talk about one of our favorite house husbands to shade, Lenny Hochstein. We’ve covered him before, including his divorce with Lisa, but there’s been a wave of Lenny lawsuits lately that we’re here to dissect. On the docket this week are two cases - one involving allegations of sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress and the other involving medical malpractice. Lenny is being accused of drug facilitated sexual assault by a Jane Doe, and sued by three patients for failures in post operative care. Next week, we’ll be covering the two medical malpractice cases we didn’t get to!

What’s on the docket?

• Jane Doe's Sexual Assault case against Lenny
• Bravo’s Docudrama Miami Slice
• Our thoughts on Jane Doe’s filings
• Tony Buzbee attached to one of the medical malpractice cases
• Lenny v. Pauline Pearlman
• What Pauline Pearlman is alleging
• Terry Debrow’s history of lawsuits
• Definition of medical malpractice
• What is the cap on damages you can get on a medical malpractice case
• Early symmastia (uniboob)
• Pearlman's discovery requests

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Legal team, we’re closing out our Love Is Blind series with a few more cast members who filed lawsuits against Netflix production. On the docket this week we’re discussing Renee Poche and Stephen Richardson’s alleged experiences being a part of Love Is Blind, and what they are claiming is unlawful about the way they were treated pre and post production. We also explain why it may seem like we counter the arguments made by cast members, and where our frustrations truly lie when it comes to these reality TV lawsuits. And PSA - don’t forget to read your contracts thoroughly before signing!

What’s on the docket?

• Our social media presence and Angela's new logical fallacies series on Reels and TikTok
• Mark Geragos and Bryan Freedman role is reality TV lawsuits
• Frustrations with PR lawsuits and PSA for our listeners on why we counter arguments made by these cast members
• Renee Poche’s complaint against Netflix production
• Delirium TV’s threats to take legal action against Renee Poche
• California’s Unfair Competition law
• Compilation of the facts between Renee's complaint, the temporary restraining order, and the preliminary injunction motion
• Legal advice for NDAs and allowing third parties to speak on behalf
• Prohibitions of LIB cast in their contracts
• Renee’s alleged violations that Netflix sued her for
• Explanation of evidence of notice
• Renee’s causes of action
• California labor codes and civil codes in Renee’s arguments
• Importance of reading contracts before signing
• Most recent update on the arbitration in this case
• Stephen Richardson labor and wages lawsuit against Netflix
• ABC test in California to determine employee vs. independent contractor
• Marissa George's disagreement with Stephen's allegations
• Result of Stephen Richardson's case

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*Trigger warning* - this case involves sexual assault.

Legal team, continuing on with our Love Is Blind series, on the docket this week is a case from Season 5 contestant Tran Dang, whose time on the show was never aired. During her season, Tran formed a relationship with LIB contestant Thomas Smith, and they ended up getting engaged. This case that Tran Dang filed is against multiple parties including Kinetic Content, LLC, Delirium TV, LLC and Thomas Smith. A settlement has been reached, but we breakdown what Tran Dang was alleging, explain why there was an appeal, and discuss the extensive participation contract that Love Is Blind contestants are given. We also give some personal updates on the latest cases we’ve been working on. 

What’s on the docket?

• Angela and Cesie personal work case updates
• Details of the Tran Dang v. Kinetic Content, LLC and Delirium TV, LLC and Thomas Smith case
• Background on the entities involved
• What Tran Dang is alleging
• Explaining how Love Is Blind is filmed
• The Texas Courts of Appeal’s issued opinion
• Why arbitration wasn’t an option
• Sequestered parameters of Love Is Blind cast
• The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA)
• Why there was an appeal
• The sanctions motion that Tran Dang requested
• Anti-SLAPP laws
• The extensive LIB participation contract

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Legal team, on the docket this week we’re starting off our Love Is Blind series strong with Jeremy Hartwell’s lawsuit against Netflix over unpaid wages. Even though they have reached a $1.4 million settlement, we still think this case is worth diving into, as it provides insight into how reality TV stars are compensated. We discuss Jeremy’s complaints and allegations against the network, how class action lawsuits work and who benefits, and the differences and advantages of hiring independent contractors vs. employees. Next week we’ll be discussing another Love Is Blind lawsuit!

What’s on the docket?

• What is Love Is Blind
• Love is Blind rules about asking about looks
• Magic Castle anecdote from Cesie
• Cesie and Angela’s personal thoughts on the show
• Jeremy Hartwell's labor exploitation and misclassification lawsuit
• How class action lawsuits work and who  benefits
• Jeremy Hartwell’s allegations against the network
• What are liquidated damages and why are they put in contracts
• Background check requirements for Love Is Blind cast
• Provisions in the contract that they’re opposing in this complaint
• National Labor Relations Board complaint against Love is Blind 

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Legal team, this week on the docket we’re giving an update on Leah McSweeney’s lawsuit against Bravo…you know, one of those cases Andy probably wishes would go away. And then we dive into a new case —Tyra Banks vs. Netflix: why she’s filing this lawsuit, the claims she’s presenting, and of course, where we think she has valid points, and where she does not. Tyra agreed to be in the series Reality Check: Insane America’s Next Top Model, but now is claiming that she was a victim of defamation. We discuss entertainment contracts, and for the non America’s Next Top model watchers, we provide some necessary context around the specific incidents that are brought up in this lawsuit. We’ll be following this case closely…

What’s on the docket?

• How Leah McSweeney gets to proceed with her case in federal court and not go into arbitration
• Tyra Banks vs. Netflix case
• What is arbitration
• Benefits and disadvantages of arbitration
• Leah McSweeney vs. Bravo
• Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model docuseries
• Background about America’s Next Top Model
• ANTM controversial TV practices
• Tyra’s side of the story
• Our takes on if Tyra’s arguments are valid or not
• Shandi Sullivan’s story
• Tyra’s modeling story
• Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel, and Miss J. Alexander’s involvement with the Netflix doc-series
• The interview topics that the docuseries producers asked Tyra
• Tyra’s new Australian ice cream business - SMiZE & DREAM

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Legal Team, on the docket this week is a re-release of our deep dive into the infamous McBee Dynasty, where family drama meets federal crime. In this beginning of this episode, we give an update on the new claims against Steve McBee by the US government, including the alleged fraudulent money transfers he made to his sons. From Steve Sr. and Christy’s messy divorce and accusations of hidden assets, to Galyna’s rise from housekeeper to CFO, the McBees’ empire is tangled in lawsuits and shady money moves. We hope this episode gives context to the unfolding legal drama surrounding this family once again.

What’s on the docket? 

• New claims against Steve McBee’s by the US government
• Details on the rise (and chaos) of the McBee Dynasty 
• Steve “Senior” McBee and his sprawling business empire 
• The messy divorce between Christy and Steve Senior 
• How Galyna went from housekeeper to CFO 
• Steve Jr. and ex-girlfriend Calah’s family legal drama 
• The federal charges against Steve explained 
• Understanding the federal crop insurance program and its connection to this case 

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Legal team, on the docket this week we’re discussing RHOA star Pinky Cole’s various lawsuits that have taken a hit at her successful vegan empire and led her to file for bankruptcy. These cases involve dram shop laws, wage and hour violations, and streaming without proper commercial licensing against Bar Vegan, one of Pinky’s Atlanta establishments. It seems Pinky is already turning her story of failure around to educate her audience about what she has learned from her business mistakes.

What’s on the docket?

• Who is Pinky Cole
• Pinky Cole’s various lawsuits
• Overview of Pinky Cole’s business endeavors - Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan
• Pinky’s philanthropy and charitable efforts
• Causes of action for the Bar Vegan vehicle collision lawsuit in January 2022
• What are dram shop laws
• Wage and hour violation laws
• Cesie’s Starbucks lawsuit
• Bar Vegan’s CFO’s money laundering scheme
• Joe Hand Promotions vs. Bar Vegan commercial licensing violation lawsuit
• Omi in a Hellcat copyright infringement and piracy lawsuit
• Breaking down Chapter 7, 11, 12, 13 bankruptcies
• Current status of Pinky Cole’s lawsuits

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Legal team, this week we are departing from our Bravo cinematic universe and jumping into the world of drag to discuss the trademark dispute between Pattie Gonia and Patagonia. The outdoor clothing brand Patagonia is suing Wyn Wiley, a drag queen known as Pattie Gonia, for trademark infringement and for breaching their 2022 informal agreement. We break down what trademark really means, what each side is arguing, and how to not infringe on trademark rights. We also provide examples of other trademark disputes between creators and big companies that might help us predict this case's outcome. Hopefully by the end of this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of how trademark laws work. And Cesie gives a recap of her Watch What Happens Live experience, including her interaction with Andy Cohen!

What’s on the docket?

• Recap of Cesie’s WWHL experience, including her conversation with Andy Cohen
• Why we have this podcast
• What is the definition of a trademark
• What it means to be in commerce
• How to establish trademark rights and how to avoid infringing on them 
• What is constructive notice
• How to search for trademarks
• Ghost kitchen case, an example of how to lose trademark rights
• Who is Pattie Gonia/Wyn Wiley
• Overview of the case and why there’s conflict
• Patagonia’s arguments
• Email in 2022 and the evidence of an agreement
• Why this matters so much to Patagonia
• Public statements made by both sides
• Lexie Love and the AI artist who registered federal trademark
• Pattie Gonia’s open letter on her website and instagram
• Hurdles that Patagonia will face
• The North Face vs. The South Butt case and the pure parody argument
• Our thoughts on the case
• Consumer surveys and evidence of actual confusion
• My Other bag vs. Louis Vuitton case
• Jan Sport and Jansport collaboration example

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