Welcome back to Off the Cuff Post Script! Today's Addendum to Episode 2 will take a deeper look at the cultural issues in Sport and talk more in depth about how we as a society can effect widespread industrial change in the world of sport. You may also hear some exclusive insider stories about one of our hosts! Have a listen! We hope you enjoy it!

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In the second episode of season 2 of Off the Cuff the hosts conduct an exclusive with interview a lawyer from the firm Sport Law (https://sportlaw.ca/), Will Russell. In this episode the hosts talk about the evolution of sports law and the legal issues that the sports community is facing.

You will hear from Will about the creation of the OSIC (https://sportintegritycommissioner.ca/) and the implementation of the UCCMS ( https://sportintegritycommissioner.ca/uccms) and where the SDRCC (http://www.crdsc-sdrcc.ca/eng/home) fits into all of this with a view to establishing the "Safe Sport" environment.

Lastly, this season will have an exclusive audio only segment which will be released the following week and available on Apple & Spotify called Off the Cuff - PostScript where they will do a deeper dive into the issues discussed in this episode! Be sure to check it out. (This episode is also available as audio only on Apple and Spotify for listening on the go).

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The very first exclusive audio only segment as an addendum to Episode 1 called Off the Cuff Post Script where there is a deeper dive into the issues discussed in Episode 1! Have a listen and tell us what you think!

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In the Season 2 premiere Off the Cuff is back with a new format! In this episode the hosts talk about Alternative Dispute Resolution and the different forms that it can take. They then sit down one on one with Scott Croteau a partner at Weaver Simmons who offers Mediation Services to discuss the different aspects of Mediation.  Sara Balagh, an associate at Weaver Simmons, highlights the first ever "OTC's term of the day" segment.    You will hear from both hosts how litigation fatigue impacts litigants. Lastly, this season will have an exclusive audio only segment which will be released the following week and available on Apple & Spotify called Off the Cuff - PostScript where they will do a deeper dive into the issues discussed in this episode! 

Intro: 0:00

Scott Croteau Interview: 7:38

Off the Cuff Post Script: 13:58

OTC's Term of the Day: 14:24

Dhiren's Soapbox: 15:07

Outro: 16:51 

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In the Season Finale of Season 1 the hosts take the viewers and listeners through the past season and highlight some of the changes since the episodes have been released! They also go through the episodes in detail and give the viewers and listeners some things to look for in the past episodes. More importantly, the hosts reveal that there will be a Season 2 starting this summer! Stay tuned!

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In this episode the Hosts meet with Michael Haraschuk, a partner of Weaver Simmons, who has been practicing criminal law for 17 years. The hosts ask Mr. Haraschuk about the questions we are all thinking about criminal defence lawyers, most importantly "How do you do it?" from a morality perspective. Mr. Haraschuk references a book written by the late Eddie Greenspan "The Case for the Defence" (Hardcover; Toronto: Macmillan Of Canada, 1987; ISBN-13: 978-0771594953). 

The hosts then get into what one must do when they are arrested and the things to look out for. Mr. Haraschuk gives some great insight into the basic Charter rights that we have as individuals and what our rights are vis a vis the police and the state. Lastly the hosts discuss the timelines of how long a criminal case can expect to take from arrest to trial! 

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Continuing the ride from Episode 9, the hosts delve into the basic fundamentals of motor vehicle litigation! They discuss the common pitfalls of MVA litigation as well as the common questions about how long it takes and what to do when thinking about commencing a lawsuit. If you have been in a car accident and have been injured, the hosts recommend you see a personal injury lawyer before the 2 year anniversary of your accident so you can discuss pursuing a claim against the at fault driver. 

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In this episode the hosts take the listeners on a journey through the basics of what to do after you get into a car accident. From taking photos at the accident scene, to securing witnesses and ensuring the safety of the passengers, the hosts outline the steps one should take to secure the appropriate evidence that they need in the event they commence a lawsuit down the road. If you are injured in the accident the hosts then discuss the availability of Statutory Accident Benefits to you, what they are and how to apply for them, including but not limited to,  Income Replacement Benefits, Medical and Rehabilitation Benefits, Death and Funeral Benefits, and Home Maintenance and Housekeeping Benefits. Below you will find some resources that assist you post-accident. Enjoy the ride!

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In this episode, the hosts welcome Devan Munch an associate in the Litigation Department of Weaver Simmons who practices primarily Estate Litigation. This episode picks up from where Marissa Sarrazin left off in Episode 6. The hosts discuss with the assistance of Devan the implications of pre-death and post-death  considerations. They discuss the role of an attorney of property or personal care and what to do when you have concerns with their management under each power of attorney. They then move into the role of an executor and what the requirements and duties are of both attorneys and executors. Finally they finish the episode discussing the case of McGrath v. Joy a recent Court of Appeal decision validating a suicide note as a holograph will which is a very important case for the future of Estates Law. 

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Succession Law Reform Act: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90s26

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McGrath v. Joy, 2022 ONCA 119: https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onca/doc/2022/2022onca119/2022onca119.html?resultIndex=3

Canada Suicide Prevention Service: https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/ - 1-833-456-4566

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In this episode, the hosts carry on the discussion of the changes to the Succession Law Reform Act! With the changes to the Act, marriages no longer revoke wills (applies to marriage after Jan 1, 2022) and the legislation attempts to address the problem with predatory marriages. The hosts then discuss the impacts of divorce on estate planning and finally get into the very important discussion surrounding Common Law relationships, their pitfalls and what to look out for. Married or not? Find out of if it matters!  Off The Cuff is brought to you by Weaver Simmons LLP Northern Ontario's Largest Law Firm.  

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