In this episode, Marissa Sarrazin, a Corporate and Estates Lawyer at Weaver Simmons joins the hosts to discuss the basics of estate planning. She gives insights on what to think about when you are planning your will. She explains the difference between a Will and a Power of Attorney. She then is asked to talk about the infamous probate, and the more infamous probate tax. The hosts finish the episode talking about the changes to the Succession Law Reform Act that came into force on January 1, 2022. Remember, its never toO early to start planning your estate!

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

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In this episode, the hosts of Off the Cuff take a deep dive into what it takes to get through a dispute with your neighbour. First they look at the Line Fences Act (Ontario) and give the listeners the procedure to follow if they have a dispute with their neighbour over a Fence (either new or existing). They then give the listeners an overview of the Small Claims Court and a summary of the causes of action and remedies available to litigants. They conclude the episode by looking at two cases of intense neighbour disputes, that devolved into the makings of a neighbourhood war that did not end well for anyone! 

Greater Sudbury Line Fences Act: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/city-hall/get-involved/join-a-local-board-committee-or-advisory-panel/legislative-appointments/fence-viewers/#:~:text=The%20Act%20applies%20in%20two,to%20be%20repaired%20or%20reconstructed.

Ontario website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/line-fences-act

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Doucette-Grasby v Brenton (Machado), 2019 CanLII 69714 (ON SCSM): https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onscsm/doc/2019/2019canlii69714/2019canlii69714.html?searchUrlHash=AAAAAQARImxpbmUgZmVuY2VzIGFjdCIAAAAAAQ&resultIndex=2

Kitchener Chicken Coop By-Law: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/bylaws-and-enforcement/backyard-chickens.aspx 

Neighbour Consent Form: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/resourcesGeneral/Documents/CSD_BYLAW_Chicken_Neighbour_Consent_Form.pdf

Dawes v. Gill, 2019 ONSC 5649 (CanLII): https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2019/2019onsc5649/2019onsc5649.html?searchUrlHash=AAAAAQARImxpbmUgZmVuY2VzIGFjdCIAAAAAAQ&resultIndex=1

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In this Episode 4 Addendum, host Dhiren Chohan compares the practice of law to that on what you see on legal television dramas. He also discusses his pet peeves and gives some pointers and tips on courtroom etiquette. He also gives a sneak peak at the upcoming Episode 5! 

In this episode, the hosts of Off the Cuff highlight the issues that people can face with their neighbours when they decide to undertake large projects without the appropriate permits and consents from all stakeholders (including the neighbours)! The hosts have specifically chosen some extreme examples of how neighbour disputes can turn nasty and costly and discuss how you can avoid finding yourself in those situations.  The stories discussed in this episode generated a great deal of social media attention, including commentary from the mayor of Toronto!

Tree House Boat:  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/treehouse-toronto-1.3543497

Pirate Ship: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-pirate-ship-neighbour-complaint-covid-1.5651127

Pirate Ship Rebuild: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/family-rebuilds-backyard-pirate-ship-1.6100558

Fence Dispute: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-neighbours-locked-in-nasty-dispute-over-who-should-pay-for-new-fence-1.5562973

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In this episode, the hosts of Off the Cuff interview Zachary Courtemanche, a Labour / Employment partner at Weaver Simmons LLP about the real world application of mandatory vaccination in the workplace by discussing recent Arbitration decisions. The hosts analyze cases where vaccination policies were found to be reasonable and unreasonable. The hosts also delve into the recent developments with the vaccinate or terminate policies being implemented in the health sector and the impact these policies can have on small business owners.  

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In this episode, the hosts of Off the Cuff interview Zachary Courtemanche, a Labour / Employment partner at Weaver Simmons LLP about his thoughts on mandatory vaccination in the workplace and the specific policies that employers are being required to implement. The hosts also touch upon the issues of mandatory vaccination for employees and the dichotomy of the vaccine passport.

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This brand new legal podcast will highlight important legal issues and discuss hot topics in the legal world. In this episode, the hosts of Off the Cuff dive into the issues that surface when a separated spouse wants to move with their children and will talk about the recent changes to the law that came into force in March of 2021 that provides new rules for relocating for separated spouses.

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