Zone of Risk

Joni Mosely & Spencer Charif
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement for legal services. The information provided in this podcast is not intended to be legal advice. You should not rely on what you hear on this podcast as legal advice. If you have a legal issue, please contact a lawyer. The views and opinion expressed by the hosts and guests are solely those of the individuals and do not represent the views or opinions of the firms or organizations with which they are affiliated or the views or opinions of this podcast’s advertisers. This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Any editing, reproduction, or redistribution of this podcast for commercial use or monetary gain without the expressed, written consent of the podcast’s creator is prohibited. 

  1. JAN 21

    Drake Wont Sue Kendrick BUT You Might Be Able To Marry Your Cousin | Zone of Risk Ep #4

    In Episode 4 of Zone of Risk, trial lawyers Joni Mosely and Spencer Charif enter new territory, breaking down Drake’s failed lawsuit over Kendrick’s diss track and play who they may be writing their own dis tracks for.  They dissect which U.S. states actually allow cousin marriage while recounting scary dating history. Then they jump back to to Tyler Perry’s official legal response in his ongoing harassment case, and finally end with updates on the Klon vs Behringer guitar pedal lawsuit, a name battle involving Morgan & Morgan, and what happens when the EEOC shuts down due to government gridlock. Equal parts law, pop culture, and totally (in)appropriate cousin talk. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Cousin crushes & entering the Zone of Risk 00:46 – Drake vs. Universal Music: Defamation through diss tracks 03:00 – Can you say anything in a rap song legally? 05:15 – Joni & Spencer plan legal rap battles 07:00 – Cousin marriage laws in the U.S. (surprising states included) 10:00 – Genetic defects, the Habsburg jaw & royal inbreeding 13:00 – Joni’s cousin-date gone wrong + Volkswagen Rabbit drama 16:30 – Klon vs Behringer lawsuit update 20:00 – Behringer's edge-lord brand tactics and social media fans 22:30 – Morgan & Morgan name wars + Sokolov trade secret case 23:30 – Tyler Perry’s lawsuit response: “Profoundly disappointing” 26:00 – Government shutdown blocks legal actions 27:34 – Outro: London has fallen... into the Zone of Risk 🔗 Connect with the Hosts: Joni Mosely – TheMoselyFirm.com Spencer Charif – CharifLaw.com

    28 min

  2. 11/20/2025

    Family doesn't matter to Eddie Winslow, Diddy Finally Got Time, & Smokey’s Under Fire | ZoR Ep #3

    Diddy got 50 months.  Smokey's allegedly got 48 counts. And Eddie Winslow… might’ve pulled a Judy Winslow and vanished. In Episode 3 of Zone of Risk, trial attorneys Joni Mosely and Spencer Charif unload more chaos, breaking down the prison sentence for Diddy, the criminal investigation into Smokey Robinson, and how Family Matters star Darius McCrary (aka Eddie Winslow) found himself locked up over child support… and was possibly trying to flee the country. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Hollywood drama meets federal law, this is the courtroom breakdown you didn’t know you needed. 🔗 Connect with the Hosts: Joni Mosely – TheMoselyFirm.com Spencer Charif – CharifLaw.com

    22 min

  3. 08/01/2025

    Smokey's in denial, Shannon's on Fire, & Tyler Perry just wants to help | Zone of Risk Episode 2

    In this episode of Zone of Risk, trial attorneys Joni Mosely and Spencer Charif unpack celebrity legal drama like no other. From Smokey Robinson’s ‘bad girls’ defense, and Tyler Perry’s helpful questioning. They break down the lawsuits, the shady legal strategies, and the pure media chaos surrounding public figures who think the courtroom is just another stage (thanks OJ). Chapters: 00:19 – You are entering the Zone of Risk 10:11 – The MAN Act, Federal Strategy & How Cases Get Moved   20:29 – Coerced Performances, Lawsuits Against Spouses & Civil Liability Explained   31:01 – Workplace Power Dynamics: When the Boss Crosses a Line   41:02 – Shannon Sharpe’s Mouth, Legal Fallout, and Control Fails   52:08 – Crying in Court & Public Reputation Damage   62:24 – Final Thoughts: Bring Your Big Boy Pants 🔗 Connect with the Hosts: Joni Mosely – TheMoselyFirm.com Spencer Charif – CharifLaw.com

    1h 3m
  4. Read, Diddy, and the Insurmountable Gun F ing Defense | Zone Of Risk Episode 1

    07/01/2025

    Read, Diddy, and the Insurmountable Gun F ing Defense | Zone Of Risk Episode 1

    In the debut episode of Zone of Risk, trial attorneys Joni Mosely and Spencer Charif dive headfirst into three courtroom sagas you have to hear to believe. The Karen Read retrial: a high-profile case featuring discredited expert witnesses, alleged police cover-ups, and a prosecution theory torn apart by its own evidence. The Diddy/Cassie case: and why the defense’s strategy to flip blame on the victim could actually work. And a case from Joni and Spencer’s own war chest, involving a loaded gun used during sex... and a defense so wild, it made the judge go silent. This is where legal analysis meets raw courtroom chaos.  Welcome to the Zone of Risk. Watch the full video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZCI3FHTg_tM 🔗 Connect with the Hosts: Joni Mosely – TheMoselyFirm.com Spencer Charif – CharifLaw.com

    34 min

  5. 04/01/2025

    Goodbye

    Hey folks. Robert here. I have decided to step away from the podcast for an indeterminate period of time. Thank you for listening and for your support.  🔗 Connect with the Hosts: Joni Mosely – TheMoselyFirm.com Spencer Charif – CharifLaw.com

    1 min

  6. 02/28/2025

    Capital Punishment and Immigration: The word "shall" is a problem.

    Melanie Kalmanson, a partner at Quarlers & Brady, joined Robert to discuss a new Florida statute that requires judges to impose a sentence of death if an "unauthorized alien" commits a capital offense. Melanie and Robert examine potential constitutional issues the law faces under current Supreme Court precedent and how the law will be challenging for trial courts to implement.   921.1426 Sentence of death for capital offense committed by unauthorized alien. —Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the court shall sentence a defendant who is an unauthorized alien and who is convicted or adjudicated guilty of a capital felony to a sentence of death. As used in this section, the term “unauthorized alien” has the same meaning as in s. 908.111.  Subscribe to Melanie's substack - Tracking Florida's Death Penalty. Read the full text of the statute here.  Please send your questions, comments, and feedback to summarilypod@gmail.com. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement for legal services.  The information provided on this podcast is not intended to be legal advice.  You should not rely on what you hear on this podcast as legal advice. If you have a legal issue, please contact a lawyer.  The views and opinion expressed by the hosts and guests are solely those of the individuals and do not represent the views or opinions of the firms or organizations with which they are affiliated or the views or opinions of this podcast’s advertisers.  This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only.  Any editing, reproduction, or redistribution of this podcast for commercial use or monetary gain without the expressed, written consent of the podcast’s creator is prohibited. 🔗 Connect with the Hosts: Joni Mosely – TheMoselyFirm.com Spencer Charif – CharifLaw.com

    32 min

  7. 02/17/2025

    The Great Debate: Tanenbaum vs. Scavone

    On February 6, Robert debated Judge Adam Tanenbaum (First DCA) about whether the prior-panel rule applies in the DCAs. The rule requires 3-judge appellate panels to follow prior-panel precedent unless the court overrules the prior precedent en banc or the precedent has been overruled by the Florida Supreme Court.  Robert is a proponent of the rule, which he argues flows from Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.331 (the en banc rule) and is supported by Florida Supreme Court precedent.  Judge Tanenbaum is an opponent of the rule, which he argues has no basis in law and is contrary to article V, section 4(a) of Florida's Constitution.  Robert co-authored an article in The Florida Bar Journal explaining his position. Judge Tanenbaum's position is best articulated in his concurring opinions in Normandy Ins. Co. v. Bouayad, 372 So. 3d 671 (Fla. 1st DCA 2023) (en banc), review granted, No. SC2023-1576, 2024 WL 4449458 (Fla. Oct. 9, 2024) and BAM Trading Servs. Inc. v. Off. of Fin. Regul., 395 So. 3d 687 (Fla. 1st DCA 2024) (en banc). Thanks to the Hillsborough County Bar Association for hosting the event and to David Costello of the Florida Office of the Attorney General and Dimitri Peteves of Creed and Gowdy P.A. for an amazing job organizing and moderating the debate.   Please send your questions, comments, and feedback to summarilypod@gmail.com. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement for legal services.  The information provided on this podcast is not intended to be legal advice.  You should not rely on what you hear on this podcast as legal advice. If you have a legal issue, please contact a lawyer.  The views and opinion expressed by the hosts and guests are solely those of the individuals and do not represent the views or opinions of the firms or organizations with which they are affiliated or the views or opinions of this podcast’s advertisers.  This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only.  Any editing, reproduction, or redistribution of this podcast for commercial use or monetary gain without the expressed, written consent of the podcast’s creator is prohibited. 🔗 Connect with the Hosts: Joni Mosely – TheMoselyFirm.com Spencer Charif – CharifLaw.com

    1h 27m

  8. 12/17/2024

    FedSoc Kerfuffle and Clerkship Transparency

    Aliza Shatzman joined Robert on this episode. Aliza is the President and Founder of the Legal Accountability Project. The Project’s mission is to "ensure law clerks have positive clerkship experiences, while extending support and resources to those who do not." Aliza shared her experience as a law clerk and explained the Project’s great resources for future law clerks. She and Robert also discussed the kerfuffle at a recent federalist society event where two judges from the Fifth Circuit and Professor Steve Vladeck went a few rounds on judicial independence. Follow Aliza on LinkedIn. Watch the FedSoc debate here. Thank You Sponsors This podcast is supported by Stafi. Stafi provides trained, vetted, and experienced virtual legal assistants and paralegals who will take routine tasks off your plate so you can focus on growing your firm and maximizing revenue. SAVE $500 off your first month with Stafi by using referral code Summarily when you schedule your free initial consultation. Go to getstafi.com/schedule-a-call, select the date and time for your consultation, and enter referral code Summarily on the event details page. This podcast is also sponsored by BetterHelp and The Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. Use the link BetterHelp.com/Summarily for 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Send your questions, comments, and feedback to summarilypod@gmail.com. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement for legal services.  The information provided on this podcast is not intended to be legal advice.  You should not rely on what you hear on this podcast as legal advice. If you have a legal issue, please contact a lawyer.  The views and opinion expressed by the hosts and guests are solely those of the individuals and do not represent the views or opinions of the firms or organizations with which they are affiliated or the views or opinions of this podcast’s advertisers.  This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only.  Any editing, reproduction, or redistribution of this podcast for commercial use or monetary gain without the expressed, written consent of the podcast’s creator is prohibited. 🔗 Connect with the Hosts: Joni Mosely – TheMoselyFirm.com Spencer Charif – CharifLaw.com

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement for legal services. The information provided in this podcast is not intended to be legal advice. You should not rely on what you hear on this podcast as legal advice. If you have a legal issue, please contact a lawyer. The views and opinion expressed by the hosts and guests are solely those of the individuals and do not represent the views or opinions of the firms or organizations with which they are affiliated or the views or opinions of this podcast’s advertisers. This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Any editing, reproduction, or redistribution of this podcast for commercial use or monetary gain without the expressed, written consent of the podcast’s creator is prohibited. 

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  • Creator
    Joni Mosely & Spencer Charif
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    143
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Zone of Risk
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    Zone of Risk

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