Legally 40ish
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsTwo 40ish lawyers discuss the intersection of pop culture, politics, and the law. Hosted by Allegra Rineer and Natasha Axelrod.
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What's Happening with Erika Jayne and Marco Marco??
March 06, 2024 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThe 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 e...
Mini Episode: Jen Shah Pleads Guilty!
July 12, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn 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,...
Mini Episode: Erika Jayne's Earrings and a Britney Spears Conservatorship Update
July 04, 2022 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBOn 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 @Legall...
Blac Chyna v. Rob Kardashian Revenge Porn Trial & Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Civil Trial
June 18, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn 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 [email protected]
Depp v. Heard Verdict, RHOBH and Nene Leakes Sued by Her Boyfriend's Wife
June 06, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn 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 Depp Erika 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...
Weekly Legal Headline Rundown
May 30, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn 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 Napa Andy Dick arrested for sexual assault but prosecution declines to file charges Celebrity Cruise line sued for giving passenger HIV Jury begins deliberations in the Amber Heard/Johnny Depp trial Erika Jayne is a...
Emergency Episode: Leaked Draft Opinion of the Supreme Court
May 04, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn 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 Episo...
An Erika Jayne Update + RHOC and Olivia Wilde
April 28, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThere 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 happe...
Will Smith Slap, Johnny Depp Defamation Lawsuit & Ginni Thomas' Text Messages
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBThis 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, Mar...
A Jen Shah Update & Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings
March 21, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIt'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 ...
A Jen Shah Update & Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings
March 21, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIt'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 ...
RHOSLC Jen Shah's Legal Troubles
January 19, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIn 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 ...
Real Housewives of Orange County Lawsuits
January 07, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn 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 ...
Real Housewives of Orange County Lawsuits
January 07, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn 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 ...
The Jussie Smollett & Josh Duggar Trials
December 16, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn 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 ...
Supreme Court Happenings & Alec Baldwin On Set Shooting
November 04, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBWe 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 ...
What’s Really Happening in the Britney Spears Conservatorship: A Legal Breakdown
October 01, 2021 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBOops 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...
Mini Episode: Let's talk about Britney
September 20, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn 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 @houseinhabit Finally, we'd love to know who ...
Mini Episode: Let's talk about Britney Spears
September 20, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn 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 @houseinhabit Finally, we'd love to know who ...
Texas' Unconstitutional Abortion Ban - Why did the Supreme Court Allow it?
September 09, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBTexas' 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 fro...
Mini Episode: Erika Jayne Bankruptcy Lawsuit Update
August 30, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn 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 try...
Real Talk: Social Media Breaks + Social Media Foreign Policy "Experts" + Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Claims
August 23, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBIn 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.
Pop Politics: Governor Andrew Cuomo's Looming Impeachment + the Legality of the CDC's Latest Eviction Moratorium
August 09, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn 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 or...
It's Britney Spears Again + Covid Vaccine Mandates
August 02, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBIn 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.
Real Housewives Newest Lawsuits, NFL Covid-19 vaccine policy, Britney Spears' fight reaches Congress
July 26, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIn 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.
Erika Jayne's Newest Legal Troubles + Sacha Baron Cohen
July 19, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIn 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.
Erika Jayne's Newest Legal Troubles + Sacha Baron Cohen
July 19, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIn 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.
Ep. 8: Britney & Bill Cosby + the Angry Cheerleader & the NCAA at the Supreme Court
July 15, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBIn 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.
Ep. 8: Britney Spears Update & Bill Cosby Goes Free + the Angry Cheerleader & the NCAA at the Supreme Court
July 15, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBIn 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.
Mini Ep. 7: Pop Culture Legal News: Allison Mack, Bill Cosby & Erika Jayne
July 10, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBAllegra 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 M...
Mini Ep. 6: Britney Spears' Conservatorship
June 29, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBIn 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!
Ep. 5: 'The Housewife and the Hustler' & Obamacare
June 22, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIn 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.
Ep. 5: 'The Housewife and the Hustler' & Obamacare
June 22, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIn 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.
Ep 4: Khloe and Kim Get Sued & California's Recall Election
June 14, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBHello! 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.
Episode 3: Defamation in Bravo World & Donald Trump's Legal Troubles
May 31, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn 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.
Episode 2: Shannon Beador and Abortion Rights Back at the Supreme Court
May 24, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn 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.
Episode 1: Erika Jayne/Tom Girardi & Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz Legal Troubles
May 17, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBWelcome 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!