Is Kim Kardashian a Lawyer?

Cardi B knows publicity. Her manicures have made a few headlines of their own. In 2020, a former security guard sued the rapper and claimed Cardi's famous nails scratched her in an altercation outside Cardi's doctor's office.  Join us as we discuss lessons from the resulting jury trial. Let's explore how those manicured nails can help us understand the difference between assault and battery, why it's never a good idea to come unprepared to cross-examine a former reality t.v. star, and how the regular degular schmegular girl from the Bronx made headlines again. 

Lizzo launched to fame as a champion of self-love, body positivity, and sexual empowerment. So when three former backup dancers filed a lawsuit claiming Lizzo had created a hostile work environment and engaged in fat-shaming, the bombshell allegations created a public backlash. Let's trace the story: Lizzo's rise to stardom, her reality show in search of new backup dancers, and what went down with her and her dancers on Lizzo's world tour speckled with high-stakes conflict and blurred boundaries. We'll also explore how Lizzo has used California's complicated Anti-SLAPP law as one tool to combat the lawsuit while she battles to defend her image as one of the grrrls.

Why did Gwyneth Paltrow and Taylor Swift vindicate themselves at their trials and only walk away with a single dollar?

Rachel (aka Raquel) is suing Tom and Ariana, but not Bravo! What can we learn about reality show editing and cast member agreements from Rachel's complaint?

When they were dating, Pete Davidson got a tattoo saying "My Girl Is A Lawyer." Is Kim Kardashian indeed a lawyer? Let's get into what California requires to become a lawyer, where Kim Kardashian's interest in criminal law started, and how a social media influencer can promote prison reform. 

A Christian rapper sued Katy Perry over her song Dark Horse, claiming it ripped off his beats and violated his copyright. The jury agreed with him, but he never got any money. Let's dig in.

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis were together for nearly a decade before their announced split in 2020. The former couple, embroiled in a custody dispute, team up in a different lawsuit. This story involves leaked texts, famous salad dressing, a confidentiality agreement, and one former nanny. 

Tiger Woods's Ex-Girlfriend, Erica Herman, sued him in Florida state court. Let's unpack the story.