Off The Cuff by Weaver Simmons

By Off The Cuff

Off the Cuff is a brand new legal podcast brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP, Northern Ontario’s largest Full-Service Law Firm. The hosts, Dhiren Chohan and Matthieu Butler, will explore a variety o... more

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The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

Off The Cuff by Weaver Simmons episodes:

August 04, 2025 25. S3 - DIY Family Court: The Building Blocks - Part 3: Divorce and Financial Statement 13.1!
Welcome to Part 3 of a multi-episode mini-series on how to fill out forms and the common pitfalls of self-represented litigants. This episode takes the viewer through how to fill out Form 8- Divorce and 13.1 (The Financial Statement for Property and Support Claims! These are claims for Divorce and Property and in the Superior Court of Justice in Ontario. These are the forms you use.Those of you who are out of province, while the forms may not be applicable, the principles are generally applicable but you should always consult a lawyer if you are needing guidance. The forms shown are just examples and are not meant to be legal advice in any way. Part 4 will feature the Net Family Property Statement and the Form 10 Answer for Divorce and Superior Court Proceedings! Stay tuned!Quick link to family court forms for Ontario: https://ontariocourtforms.on.ca/en/family-law-rules-forms/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm.Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.comWeaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADRLegal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-cuff-by-weaver-simmons/id1596791287
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June 01, 2025 24. S3 - DIY Family Court: The Building Blocks - Part 2: The Mandatory Forms - 13 and 35.1!
Welcome to Part 2 of a multi-episode mini-series on how to fill out forms and the common pitfalls of self-represented litigants. This episode takes the viewer through how to fill out Form 13 (The Financial Statement) and Form 35.1 (The Affidavit of Decision Making Responsibility). Those of you who are out of province, while the forms may not be applicable, the principles are generally applicable but you should always consult a lawyer if you are needing guidance.
The forms shown are just examples and are not meant to be legal advice in any way.

Part 3 will feature Form 8A and Form 13.1 for Divorce and Superior Court Proceedings! Stay tuned!

Quick link to family court forms for Ontario: https://ontariocourtforms.on.ca/en/family-law-rules-forms/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/

Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm.

Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/

Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com
Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR

Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/
Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/

Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Dys5beNC7E
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lc3mAQRJW3qlj6
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34min
May 14, 2025 23. S3 - DIY Family Court - The Building Blocks - Part 1 - Starting a Claim in Ontario Court
Welcome to Part 1 of a multi-episode mini-series on how to fill out forms and the common pitfalls of self-represented litigants. This episode takes the viewer through how to fill out a Form 8 Application form to start your case in the Ontario Court of Justice. Those of you who are out of province, while the forms may not be applicable, the principles are generally applicable but you should always consult a lawyer if you are needing guidance.

The forms shown are just examples and are not meant to be legal advice in any way.

Part 2 will feature Form 13 and Form 35.1 of the Ontario Court Family Forms! Stay tuned!
Quick link to family court forms for Ontario: https://ontariocourtforms.on.ca/en/family-law-rules-forms/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/

Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm.

Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/

Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com
Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR

Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/
Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/

Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Dys5beNC7E
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lc3mAQRJW3qlj6vfowRTk
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34min
September 18, 2024 22. S3- Ask Me Anything, No Really, Anything! Episode 2
In Episode 2 of Season 3 you will notice that something has changed! OTC is now hosted by Dhiren Chohan as his co-host has departed the firm for greener pastures. In this episode Dhiren has solicited questions from the podcast's Instagram page and answers them on air. The questions that he answers on air are:
Intro: 00:00
What if law isn’t for me?: 3:25
Do you need travel consent when travelling with children without the other parent?: 7:56
What is the difference between a Notary and a Commissioner?: 9:35
Can I get out of Jury Duty?: 11:50
What is the difference between Joint Tenancy and Tenants in Common?: 15:48
What is Probate?: 20:57
Is Child Support Taxable?: 22:35
Is Spousal Support taxable and/or tax deductible?: 23:07
Is my husband’s long term mistress entitled to his estate?: 25:15Outro: 26:56
Have a listen to get the answers to these burning questions! This is the start of a future Instagram series that is in the works for Off the Cuff! Stay tuned for more updates as OTC has lots more coming!
Sample Travel Consent Letter: https://travel.gc.ca/docs/child/consent-letter_lettre-consentement-eng.pdf
Spousal Support Tax Reduction at Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/t1213.html
Administering Estates: https://www.ontario.ca/page/administering-estates
Estate Limitation Periods: https://www.canlii.org/en/commentary/doc/2017CanLIIDocs3892#!fragment/zoupio-_Toc3Page2/BQCwhgziBcwMYgK4DsDWszIQewE4BUBTADwBdoAvbRABwEtsBaAfX2zgGYAFMAc0IBMASgA0ybKUIQAiokK4AntADkykREJhcCWfKWr1m7SADKeUgCElAJQCiAGVsA1AIIA5AMK2RpMACNoUnYhISA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/
Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm.
Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/
Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com
Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR
Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/
Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-cuff-by-weaver-simmons/id1596791287
Youtube: https://youtu.be/_F5ALgGSr9E
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32min
December 22, 2023 21, S3-AI: Are We Safe? - Episode 1
Welcome back to Season 3 of Off the Cuff! 2023 has been a crazy year in the tech world with the advent of ChatGPT an AI Bot. The hosts delve into the implications of AI in the legal world (mixed in with some movie reviews???). The hosts also talk about some cases that have headlined in the legal world using AI and some of the pitfalls, but also some of the positives! Have a listen!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/

Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm.

Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/

Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com
Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR

NY Lawyers use ChatGPT - https://www.reuters.com/legal/new-york-lawyers-sanctioned-using-fake-chatgpt-cases-legal-brief-2023-06-22/
Robot Lawyer to Argue in Court - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/robot-lawyer-wont-argue-court-jail-threats-do-not-pay/
Jexi (the movie) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9354944/

Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/
Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/

Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Dys5beNC7E
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-cuff-by-weaver-simmons/id1596791287
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24min
May 10, 2023 20, S2 - Gun Control: The Basics- Episode 6
With the recent increase in violent crime, specifically gun violence, the hosts thought it would be prudent to share with the viewers and listeners, Canada's stance on gun control and regulation, as well as the updates to Bill C21 and comparisons to the laws and regulations of our neighbours down south, the United States. There has been at least gun related homicide in Sudbury every month since December 2022. In 2022 there were 12 homicides. The violent crime rate in Sudbury has gone up 26.6 percent since 2021. The police have received additional funding through the BSCF to combat this. Tune in to find out more!

Links:

NYC Supreme Court Opinion: https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/20-843#writing-20-843_OPINION_4

State Specific Regulations: https://giffords.org/lawcenter/gun-laws/policy-areas/owner-responsibilities/licensing/#:~:text=Federal%20law%20does%20not%20require,summary%20on%20Background%20Check%20Procedures.

Summary of Bill C-21: https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/cntrng-crm/frrms/c21-en.aspx

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/

Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm.

Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/

Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com
Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR

Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/
Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/

Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Dys5beNC7E
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-cuff-by-weaver-simmons/id1596791287
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37min
April 26, 2023 19, S2 - Why the Fine Print Matters? - Episode 5
Ever wonder what a Waiver is? Do you know what a Release is? These are all the things we experience in life that are in the 'fine print'. When you go to the trampoline park with your kids, or you go skiing, or you go to a splashpark or an amusement park. We live life acknowledging the existence of these things, however, do we really understand them? In this episode of Off the Cuff, the hosts will explain that and much more!

Case Law Referred to:

Crocker v. Sundance Northwest Resorts Ltd., 1988 CanLII 45 (SCC), [1988] 1 SCR 1186: https://shorturl.at/ikUVY
Jamieson v Whistler Mountain Resort Limited Partnership, 2017 BCSC 1001 (CanLII): https://shorturl.at/mxzBL
Alton v Lower Mainland Motocross Club, 2017 BCSC 2460 (CanLII): https://shorturl.at/osvI7
Apps v. Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd., 2020 BCCA 78 (CanLII): https://shorturl.at/hqvX9
McCallum v. Jackson, 2019 ONSC 7077 (CanLII): https://shorturl.at/coCQR

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/

Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm.

Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/

Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com
Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR

Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/
Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/

Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Dys5beNC7E
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-cuff-by-weaver-simmons/id1596791287
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41min
January 26, 2023 18, S2 - The ABC's of Divorce - Episode 4
In the fourth episode of season 2 of Off the Cuff the hosts break down the basics of Divorce. For those that are unaware of the process the hosts really get into the nitty gritty of what a Divorce entails and all the common misconceptions they hear during their various interactions with clients. From the "do I really have to give my ex-spouse 50%?" or "I need a legal separation" and many more, the hosts work to debunk these common separation myths!!! If you have ever had these thoughts tune into this week's episode!

OLG Gambling Help: https://www.olg.ca/en/finding-help.html

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/

Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm.

Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/

Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com
Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR

Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/
Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/

Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Dys5beNC7
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-cuff-by-weaver-simmons/id1596791287
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October 12, 2022 17 - S2, Off the Cuff Post Script - Episode 3 Addendum
Welcome back to Off the Cuff Post Script! Today's Addendum to Episode 3 will take a look into the issues surrounding surveillance and the use of drones in the new era of privacy law. Mr. Chohan and Ms. Reynolds then take a look at some new privacy torts as well as talk about the privacy issues around the sharing of intimate images (otherwise known as "sexting". Have a listen! We hope you enjoy it!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/
Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm.
Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/
Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com
Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR
Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/
Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/
Youtube: https://youtu.be/IgN6yoEwRsU
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-cuff-by-weaver-simmons/id1596791287
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41min
October 07, 2022 16. S2, Privacy Law - Do You Know Who's Listening? - Episode 3
In the third episode of season 2 of Off the Cuff, the hosts conduct an exclusive interview with a lawyer from the firm Torys LLP, Molly Reynolds. In this episode Molly discusses the importance of understanding privacy rights vis a vis your employer and what privacy rights one has in an employment context!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthecuffbyws/

Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm.

Legal Disclaimer: https://weaversimmons.com/podcast-disclaimer/

Weaver Simmons LLP: https://www.weaversimmons.com
Weaver Simmons LLP Mediation Services: https://www.weaversimmons.com/ADR

Legal Aid: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/
Law Society of Ontario: https://www.lso.ca/

Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Dys5beNC7E
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-cuff-by-weaver-simmons/id1596791287?i=1000580258580
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27min

FAQs about Off The Cuff by Weaver Simmons:

How many episodes does Off The Cuff by Weaver Simmons have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.