Legally 40ish

The lawsuits aren't over for Erika Jayne, despite what this season of RHOBH might have left you thinking.  Unfortunately for Erika, she suffered a loss in the lawsuit brought against her by celebrity costume designer, Marco Marco.  Allegra and Lauren from Allegedly Bravo break down the basic facts underlying the lawsuit, the motion that Erika brought to have the entire case dismissed and the denial of her motion by the Court... Allegra and Lauren even discuss the RHOBH Two Truths and a Lie episode! Please remember, this episode is just for fun and in no way constitutes legal advice.  Please follow @Legally40ish on InstagramPlease follow @allegedlybravo in Instagram

In this mini episode, Allegra discusses the shocking change of plea by Real Housewife of Salt Lake City, Jen Shah.  On July 11, with trial set to begin in a week, Jen unexpectedly changed her plea from not guilty to guilty.  Allegra discusses the terms of the plea deal, including the stipulated sentencing range, forfeiture order, restitution and fines and the sentence of some of Jen's co-defendants and another Tier 1 defendant in a related case.Lastly, Allegra talks about Stuart Smith, his plea and looming sentencing, as well as what to expect before Jen's sentencing date on November 28, 2022. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review.  Please follow us on Instagram @Legally40ish

On this mini Fourth of July episode, Allegra discusses what's really going on in the Girardi Keese bankruptcy and Erika Jayne's diamond earrings.  Additionally, the legal battles rage on in the Britney Spears conservatorship and Allegra gives a quick update on what the newest fights are about and whether or not Britney and Jamie Spears will have to sit for a deposition.Please remember to subscribe, rate and review. Your support helps this podcast grow! Please follow us on Instagram @Legally40ishBe sure to check out our friends, Lauren and Cash @allegedlybravo 

In this return from vacation episode, Allegra breaks down what's happening in the Blac Chyna v. Rob Kardashian Revenge Porn trial set to start on June 20th in LA Superior Court and the Bill Cosby Sexual Assault civil trial.Remember to follow Legally 40ish on Instagram @Legally40ish Let us know what cases you'd like covered! Email us at legally40ish@gmail.com

In this week's episode, Allegra discusses the following celebrity legal news headlines:Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard Verdict: Allegra goes through the verdict form and what questions the jury was answering in deciding whether Amber Heard defamed Johnny DeppErika Jayne in Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: On this week's episode of RHOBH, Erika discusses her ongoing legal issues and how "we're not even sure there are people who weren't paid..." Nene Leakes Sued by Her Boyfriend's Wife: Real Housewives of Atlanta alum, Nene Leakes was sued this week in a North Carolina court by her boyfriend's wife for allegedly stealing her man.  Allegra breaks down this cause of action and which states still allow for these "home wrecker" lawsuits.Don't forget to check out Allegra on the May 15th episode of the Allegedly Bravo podcast and check out https://thedipp.com for a fun pop culture community.Please subscribe, rate and review and follow us @legally40ish on Instagram

In this solo episode, Allegra discusses the legal headlines in this week's news.  Additionally, Allegra provides an update on Legally 40ish and the format moving forward for the foreseeable future. This week's legal headlines are:Nancy Pelosi's husband arrested for DUI in NapaAndy Dick arrested for sexual assault but prosecution declines to file chargesCelebrity Cruise line sued for giving passenger HIVJury begins deliberations in the Amber Heard/Johnny Depp trialErika Jayne is accused of hindering lawsuit against her and EJ GlobalThank you for your continued support of the podcast.  Please subscribe, rate and review and follow us on Instagram @Legally40ish.  If you'd like to reach out, please email us at Legally40ish@gmail.com

In this emergency bonus episode, Natasha is back to discuss the big news surrounding what's happening in the Supreme Court.  A draft opinion unequivocally overturning Roe v. Wade authored by Justice Alito (confirmed as a legitimate draft by the Court) was leaked to Politico on May 2nd.  Natasha and Allegra discuss the opinion, the potential consequences and what this means for abortion rights.If you want a little history on how this issue got to the Supreme Court (again), listen to Episode 2 of Legally40ish.Please remember to subscribe, rate and review and follow us on Instagram @legally40ish

There is so much going on in pop culture + law! In this solo episode, Allegra first touches on some pop culture legal headlines involving Olivia Wilde being served with legal documents from Jason Sudeikis at CinemaCon and RHOC's Heather Dubrow discussing the medical malpractice lawsuit brought by Nicole James (Weiss) on episode 2 of the reunion. Lastly, an Erika Jayne update.  No, she has not been sued for racketeering... There is an impending lawsuit and Allegra breaks down what's happening, who is suing and why.  It's not all the headlines make you believe! Please remember to follow us on Instagram @Legally40ish 

This episode was being recorded as the Oscars were airing, so of course we had to talk about the Will Smith slap that social media can't stop talking about.  Additionally, Allegra discusses Johnny Depp's legal battles with Amber Heard set for trial April 11th with some high profile witnesses expected to testify including James Franco and Elon Musk.Natasha covers Ginni Thomas (wife of Supreme Court Justice, Clarence Thomas) and her text messages with former White House Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows regarding the 2020 election.  Allegra and Natasha discuss the ethical implications, if any, for Justice Thomas and what this means for his future on the Court.Please remember to subscribe, rate and review and follow us on Instagram @Legally40ish

It's a very special return episode: Natasha is back and it's her birthday! Head to our Instagram on March 22nd to wish Natasha a happy birthday.In this episode, Allegra gives an update on the Jen Shah trial, pending motions regarding Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and the Hulu Special, The Housewife & the Shah Shocker, and Stuart Smith's guilty plea.Natasha talks a bit about Supreme Court Justice nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson and what to expect during the confirmation hearings which begin this week.We've also added a new section "stupid legal headlines" and discuss a lawsuit for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress involving a surprise delivery of a chocolate phallus.  Please remember to follow us on Instagram @legally40ish

In this episode, Allegra is joined again by attorney, Laura Zolnekoff to take a deep dive into the Real Housewife of Salt Lake City's Jen Shah arrest and pending federal charges.  Allegra and Laura breakdown the allegations of wrongdoing/illegal conduct by Jen Shah, the timeline of the case and legal proceedings thus far.If you want a better understanding of the allegations against Jen Shah and the telemarketing scheme, take a listen! Plus Allegra and Laura give their legal opinions about Jen's culpability (spoiler alert, Laura thinks Stu is the mastermind!)Support Legally 40ish by following us on Instagram @legally40ish

In this episode, Allegra discusses the medical malpractice lawsuits involving Real Housewives of Orange County's Terry Dubrow and Jennifer Armstrong.  Allegra discusses the legal issues involved in medical malpractice cases in California, including the law which limits the amount an injured patient can recover in a medical malpractice case.Also, did you know Jennifer Armstrong was sued by her billionaire ex-boyfriend for fraud?? He alleged she defrauded him out of hundreds of thousands of dollars and cheated on him, when she gave birth to twins fathered by another man! This lawsuit is WILD.  Allegra gives all the details and the outcome of the case. Allegra also briefly discusses traveling abroad during a global pandemic and gives a few tips on navigating the COVID travel rules. Time stamps below for ease of listening:RHOC Lawsuits: 10:50Jennifer Armstrong Fraud Lawsuit: 27:02#RHOC #Bravo #realhousewives #realhousewivesoforangecounty  

In this episode, Allegra discusses the Jussie Smollett and Josh Duggar trials which ended in convictions for both men on December 9, 2021.Jussie Smollett was convicted in a Chicago court of disorderly conduct for lying to police about being the victim of a hate crime.Josh Duggar was convicted in federal court in Arkansas of receiving and possessing child pornography. (Begins about 14:47 mark)Both stories are wildly different but disturbing and interesting in their own way. Let us know if you think the juries got it right.  Connect with us on Instagram @Legally40ish

We are back after an unintentional month hiatus with a Legally 40ish update: Natasha has some life changes to share.  Natasha fills us in on the cases argued this week at the Supreme Court involving two very polarizing topics: abortion and gun rights.On the pop culture side of things, we are not talking about Bravo this week, but we discuss the tragic shooting and death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Alec Baldwin movie, Rust.  Allegra and Natasha discuss the potential criminal and civil ramifications and the liability of those involved.  We appreciate your patience and commitment to Legally 40ish as we have not had an episode out in a month.  Thanks for sticking with us and please connect with us on social media @Legally40ish 

Oops it's Britney again: Allegra is back discussing the Britney Spears conservatorship but this time with a guest expert, Laura Zolnekoff.  Allegra and Laura talk about the ins and outs of California conservatorship law and what's really going on with Britney's conservatorship.Allegra and Laura discuss the legal maneuvers by Britney's team, the misinformation about the status of the conservatorship in the news and social media and what's next for Britney and the conservatorship. Laura is a probate, estate and conservatorship litigator in California and she brings valuable legal insight for this episode. Thank you Laura! 

In this mini episode, Allegra discusses the developments in the Britney Spears Conservatorship since we last discussed Britney on August 2nd.  Allegra breaks down the numerous court filings, including a petition to terminate the conservatorship filed by Jamie Spears.  Allegra discusses her thoughts on Jamie's motives and the strategy in filing the petition.  The Instagram account that Allegra refers to in the episode (the Britney deep dive) is @houseinhabitFinally, we'd love to know who is listening! Connect with us on Instagram @legally40ish 

Texas' latest abortion ban is clearly unconstitutional under Roe v Wade, so why didn't the Supreme Court stop it from going into effect? In this episode, we discuss the Supreme Court's recent action allowing an unconstitutional law to go into effect in Texas. We talk about the law that bans abortions as early as 6 weeks, and discuss the new private citizen enforcement scheme that led the court to claim it presented "complex and novel" procedural issues that meant it couldn't stop the law from going into effect. In dissent, Justice Sotomayor called the majority's order "stunning", and we don't disagree. 

In this short solo episode, Allegra breaks down the newest allegations in the Amended Complaint in the lawsuit filed by the trustee in the Girardi Keese Bankruptcy case against Erika Girardi.  This newest filing is an update in the case and we discussed the original lawsuit on our July 19th episode. The term "receivables" is used and interchanged with a "debt owed to Girardi Keese"- Essentially, the allegations are that Erika Jayne owes Girardi Keese money and the bankruptcy trustee is trying to collect on that debt to repay the creditors of the estate.  -Sorry for the audio issues around 10:35-**As always, these episodes are for entertainment purposes only and do not constitute legal advice**

In this episode, we discuss a few topics including social media breaks and the negative effects of social media, many people on social media all of a sudden becoming foreign policy "experts" regarding the United States' recent withdrawal from Afghanistan, and a recent lawsuit filed  in New York alleging Bob Dylan sexually abused a 12 year old girl in 1965. 

In this episode, we discuss New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and the damning report recently released by the NY Attorney General regarding his alleged sexual misconduct. We summarize what's in the report as well as briefly walk you through New York's impeachment process (similar to the federal process but there are some differences). We then discuss the legality of the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) recent eviction moratorium order, which some argue is just an extension of the previous order that expired at the end of July and some argue is more limited. The Supreme Court previously weighed in on the issue, so we briefly discuss that and what legal challenges are already brewing. 

In this episode, we discuss the latest in the Britney Spears conservatorship, mostly the recent petition to remove Jamie Spears as conservator of the estate. This was filed by Britney's new lawyers, and as you'll hear, really goes into detail about what Britney has experienced. We also briefly discuss Covid-19 vaccine mandates and an official legal opinion by the Office of Legal Counsel, which is really part of the Department of Justice. 

In this episode, we discuss new lawsuits filed against Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, Lisa Rinna, and former Real Housewife of Orange County, Braunwyn Windham-Burke, including whether someone should be able to legally post a photo taken of them by someone else (aka paparazzi). We also touch briefly on the NFL vaccine policy drama and Congress perhaps taking action on conservatorships in response to Britney Spears and the #freebritney movement.

In this episode we discuss Erika Jayne's latest legal troubles, including a lawsuit filed by the trustee in the Girardi Keese bankruptcy case, as well as some court documents that seemingly show Erika knew more than she's admitted on the show. We also touch briefly on a recently dismissed defamation lawsuit filed by former Alabama Judge Roy Moore against Sacha Baron Cohen.

In this episode, Natasha is back and on the pop culture front, we discuss the latest in the Britney Spears conservatorship as well as Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction being overturned. In the political landscape, we discuss two recent Supreme Court decisions involving the cussing cheerleader who sent out a vulgar snapchat (free speech!) as well as the case that finally called the NCAA to the carpet. 

Allegra is back for another solo episode to discuss strictly pop culture legal news involving Allison Mack's sentencing hearing for her role in the NXIVM cult, Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction being overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and a recent Order entered in the Girardi Bankruptcy case involving collection efforts against Erika.Natasha will be back next week and we will get back to our regularly scheduled programming!Time stamps if you want to skip ahead: Allison Mack 2:11Bill Cosby 11:22Erika Jayne 18:15**As a reminder, this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not legal advice**

In this mini episode, Allegra discusses Britney's conservatorship and gives a little background on the conservatorship process, the role of the Court and her court appointed attorney, and Britney's rights as a conservatee.  Natasha is on vacation so we will get back to our regularly scheduled programming soon!

In this episode, we talk mostly about the Hulu documentary "The Housewife and the Hustler" all about Erika Jayne (Girardi) and Tom Girardi and the absolute craziness and appalling behavior of a lawyer stealing clients' money. We then briefly touch on the recent Obamacare Supreme Court decision. 

Hello! In this episode, we discuss hard shell luggage issues, some lawsuits against Khloe Kardashian and Good American regarding bedazzled bodysuits (hello Britney Spears Toxic!),  then a lawsuit against Kim Kardashian, and then California's recall election for its governor, Governor Gavin Newsom. 

In this episode, we talk about defamation in the Real Housewives of Dallas and Southern Charm, as well as civil lawsuits filed against Donald Trump (and others) for allegedly inciting the  insurrection at the Capitol on January 6. 

In this episode, we discuss Real Housewife Shannon Beador suing her divorce attorney for malpractice, and then discuss the Supreme Court's recent decision to take up a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade. We go over what Roe v. Wade really stands for, the state of abortion law generally, and what this new case could mean for reproductive rights.

Welcome to Legally 40ish, we are Allegra Rineer and Natasha Axelrod, two fortyish lawyers who love to discuss legal things while also having fun. We discuss politics, pop culture, and the law, as well as life generally as almost 40-somethings. Welcome!