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Allegedly Golden is a podcast that breaks down high-profile civil lawsuits through the lens of a seasoned civil litigator with 25 years of experience. Instead of headlines, hot takes, or breaking news, this show focuses on what the legal documents actually say, how the civil justice system really works, and why media coverage so often gets it wrong. From celebrity defamation cases to corporate battles and civil rights lawsuits, Allegedly Golden helps you understand strategy, power, and the gray areas of the law without dumbing it down and without pretending the drama isn’t part of the appeal. If you want deeper dives, bonus episodes, and some very honest work-and-life talk, come hang out with me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/notactuallygolden/membership

Recent Episodes

Post-Vacation Checkup: Jane Doe's Big Decision, Plus Updates In Cornell, Clancy, Jones, & Wallace

I'm fresh from vacation and ready to dive back in! We have a complete change in the Amy Griffin case from last week, with Jane Doe now deciding whether to abandon her original California case and move everything to Nevada. There's major movement coming in the litigation involving Stephanie Jones and Jed Wallace, and I share some thoughts on Cornell and Clancy. Want to go deeper? If you want deeper dives, bonus episodes, and some very honest work-and-life talk, come han...

68 MIN

Time to Talk Title IX: Why A Federal Sex Discrimination Law Is Central to the Lawsuits Involving Cornell and the Idaho 4 Murders

Two of the biggest cases on our docket this week involve the same law, one I've worked with for many years. So, this week we're talking about Title IX. What does it require, and where do its requirements end? Should it be used to hold both Cornell and Washington State University accountable for actions within their communities? Should universities be involved in these matters in the first place? And why does men's entitlement seem to permeate everything right now? Want to go deeper?&nbs...

79 MIN

Being the Voice of Reason When the Internet Loses Its Mind: Making Content in 2026

This week I'm processing out loud what its like to be a content creator in the time of Clancy and the other cases that capture our attention. What do I give credence to, and what do I ignore? How do I compare your content to others' and what ethical limitations do I put on myself? This episode doesn't have a whole lot of answers, but if you are also scrolling and thinking "what is wrong with people?" you'll find this one relatable. Want to go deeper? If you want deeper dives, bonu...

64 MIN

Lindsay Clancy Trial Debrief: Making Sense of What We Saw, What We Learned, and What We're Still Wondering

After weeks of following the Clancy trial, I needed a whole episode to process the journey. We started with a coming together of women on the issue of postpartum struggles, then ended with a mistrial and Patrick sending cease and desist letters. What happened, and how did it evolve? What do we do with this last minute information about the holdout juror, if anything? And where does this leave us trying to discuss women's issues on the internet? Want to go deeper? If you want deepe...

84 MIN

The Sports Episode: Why the SEC Is Suing Lane Kiffin, the Bama Basketball Player Who Won A Defamation Case Against the New York Times, and the NBA Lawyers' Report On the Clippers' Shady Dealings Regarding Kawhi Leonard

We all need a a break from heavy cases like Lindsay Clancy, so this week we're talking about litigation in the sports world, with special guest Mr. NAG. The New York Times was recently found liable for defamation for the first time in 50 years for reporting about a college basketball player. The SEC sued Louisiana State University last week over its attempt to bring players back from the NFL to play college games. Plus, the law firm hired by the NBA to look into violations of the salary cap r...

93 MIN