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In this episode, Moe sits down with Mervate Mohammad and Tammy Georgiou, who are running for local elected positions In Palos Township. They discuss what role a township plays and why they were created. They then get into a detail discussion about the importance of local elections. Listen in and get a closer inside look at local elections. #inthemoement #attorneysofchicago 

Did you know Jordan had a love of the game clause? Wanna know what celebrities put in their contracts? On this episode Moe talks about some cool, funny, and crazy contract clauses and riders in athlete and celebrity contracts.

To start off 2021, Moe discusses cannabis in Illinois. He gives an update on the upcoming cannabis dispensary licenses and discusses the final cannabis revenue and sales tax numbers from 2020. Then he highlights some new industries surrounding cannabis such as speciality tobacco shops. Lastly, Moe gives his thoughts on what local legal topics he is watching over for in 2021.

Listen in to part 2 of the annual end of the year review. In this episode, Moe and Laith start off with some fun stories of 2020 including the Jeffrey Toobin story and Snoop Dog commentary. Then they go on to discuss BLM, the elections, and where we go from here. They end with a passionate conversation about the NFL and the state of their respective teams. 

Moe and In the MoeMent’s Producer, Laith Saud, get together to do their annual 2020 Review. In part 1, they discuss the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, Covid and what changes they think will stay post Covid, as well as many other topics of 2020! Available now on all streaming platforms.

2 part Election special with Hanah Jubeh, the owner of P2 Consulting, one of the top political consulting firms in Illinois. She was listed as one of the 20 most influential people in politics by Crains magazine. This episode we get into the highly controversial Fair Tax Act and we have a discussion on the pros and cons of it. We then get into “Machine politics” and what that means, and if it is still around. Check out these topics and so many more in this 2 part election special. Listen to part one and two now on all streaming platforms. #InTheMoeMent #attorneysofchicago

2 part Election special with Hanah Jubeh, the owner of P2 Consulting, one of the top political consulting firms in Illinois. She was listed as one of the 20 most influential people in politics by Crains magazine. Part 1 is all about  local politics and we talk about the Kim Foxx race and the campaign to oust Judge Toomin. Is it political retribution? Or does he have a bad judicial record? We then get into the highly controversial Fair Tax Act and we have a discuss on the pros and cons of it. We then get into “Machine politics” and what that means and if it is still around. These topics and so many more in this 2 part election special. Listen to part one now on all streaming platforms. #InTheMoeMent #attorneysofchicago

On this episode we bring in Scott Hibbard, Associate professor and Department Chair at DePaul University department of Political Science. We talk about his time working as a staffer in Washington, DC and how things really work behind the scenes. We also discuss religion and politics and what do we make of the growing divide between religious right and liberal left. Lastly, we talk about lobby groups and how money plays a role in DC politics. #InTheMoeMent

On this episode, we sit down with Executive Director of CAIR Chicago, Ahmed Rehab. We discuss his background, how he deals with diversity within the community he serves, and the latest actions of the DNC. He gives some great insights and gives Moe a response as to why we should vote for Biden even if we are reluctant to do so.

Covid-19 has forced the entire court system to adjust on the fly. On this episode, we bring award winning criminal defense attorney, Shady Yasin, partner at renowned Chicago criminal defense firm, Abdallah Law. He gives us a behind the scenes look at how criminal defense attorneys are adjusting to Covid-19 and zoom court appearances. We also discuss how this could cause some constitutional issues and how defense attorneys are preparing themselves for these potential claims. Shady gives us some great insight into the criminal defense world. There is even a bonus story about my first jury trial and it’s really funny. Don’t miss out on this great and informative episode!

This episode, we speak with attorney Christina Abraham about her vast experiences as an attorney. We discuss her current legal battles with the FBI, her experience in Bahrain and their police brutality issues, and then we discuss how the lessons learned in Bahrain can correlate to the current climate in the USA.

In this episode, Moe sits down with Laith Saud, editor at the Chicago Monitor, to discuss his visit to a recent Black Lives Matter protest in Chicago. They also discuss social media in today's world, as well as the impact of NFL quarterback Drew Brees' comments, Kapernick, and Goddell has on the NFL. 

This episode, I brought my friend and family law attorney, Mervate Mohammad to discuss the new changes to divorce and custody laws. We also get into the benefits, and cultural taboos, of prenup and postnups and the difference between mediation and arbitration. Lastly, we have a discussion about Women in law and where we see the future going with women in law.

This episode we're speaking with Dr. Twyla Blackmond Larnell, a professor in the Political Science Department at Loyola University Chicago. We'll be discussing TIF funding in minority neighborhoods; specifically race, economic development, and policies as they relate to Chicago liquor stores.

Introducing In the Moement, a legal podcast discussing everyday legal topics, for everyday people -- not just lawyers. For this first episode we're sitting down with Zaid Abdallah, owner and partner at Chicago-based law firm Abdallah Law specializing in criminal law.