Following the documentary, The Housewife and the Hustler, we thought it would be helpful to revisit the Girardi cases and answer some outstanding legal questions. We took a list of the top questions we’ve received and answered them in a two-part case update. This first part discusses the timeline of events up through January 2021 and answers when we think Erika first learned of the cases, if a divorce can protect assets and what spousal privilege, freezing assets, and conservatorships are.

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In this episode we discuss the events leading up to Luann de Lesseps' arrest where she faced three separate felony charges. We explain what the charges ultimately were, how she avoided jail time, and the conditions of her probation. We then discuss the summer before her probation commenced, during which, in her quest to purchase a home in upstate New York, she was sued by her ex-husband and two children for failing to abide by the terms of her divorce settlement.

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In this episode we visit The Real Housewives of New Jersey and give you a detailed explanation of exactly why and how Dolores' ex-husband, Big Frank, was disbarred, and then head over to California and explain why Tom Girardi, former husband on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, still only has disciplinary charges. You will learn more than you ever wanted to know about riparian water rights and escrow accounts, and get the details on how attorney oversight and discipline is supposed to work.

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In this episode we discuss the lawsuit brought against Kyle Richards' husband, Mauricio Umansky and his real estate firm, the Agency, for the sale of a $30 million, 15,000 square foot property in Malibu. The twist is that the seller of the home and Plaintiff in the lawsuit was himself sued by the US government for purchasing the Malibu property with stolen funds. We provide an in depth discussion of the facts and claims of the multiple lawsuits involved. We also briefly discuss the situation with house Kim Richards alleges Kyle stole from her. Lots of houses. Lots of alleged stealing. 

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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 planes and zero audits.

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In this emergency episode we discuss the recent, shocking arrest of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast member, Jen Shah. We explain how the alleged scheme functioned, what the charges against her are, our thoughts on Coach Shah's involvement, what a grand jury investigation entails, and how sentencing works. We can only assume this will be a multi-part series as Jen's case proceeds.

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In this episode we discuss the lawsuit filed against Dorit and PK Kemsely from the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills over the "high end" swimsuit brand Beverly Beach. We discuss the basics of contract formation, what discovery is, and the benefits of settling a case. 

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In this Episode (Part 1 of our Settlement and Embezzlement series) we will explain what contingency fees are and how they are supposed to work. We will also outline the claims against Tom Girardi - with many digressions about Erika Jayne.

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In this episode we break down what happened in the lawsuit Kandi Burruss filed against Kim Zolciak over the legendary song "Tardy for the Party." We give you a primer on copyright law, explain what is needed for a successful complaint, and discuss how a motion to dismiss could end a case.

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