Latest Landowner Podcast Episodes
S03|E06 - Generational Shifts and Adaptability in the Energy Industry with James Thurston
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - March 11, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChad Hughes invites James Thurston, a longtime friend and experienced land agent, to the show to discuss insights on their generation and its alignment with the industry. James Thurston reflects on his journey, emphasizing the importance of networking and building relationships during his time i...
S03|E05 - Green Energy Initiatives with Blandon Granger
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - February 26, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHost Chad Hughes welcomes Blandon Granger, Supervisor of Real Estate Services for the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), to the show. Blandon has been in the energy industry at SMUD for the past seventeen years and supervises asset management and complex acquisitions. He talks with Ch...
S03|E04 - Jennifer Tidmarsh
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - February 12, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHost Chad Hughes welcomes Jennifer Tidmarsh, Vice President of Indigenous Relations & Partnerships with Ontario Power Generation, to the show. Jennifer talks about the development of small modular reactors in the nuclear space and the challenges surrounding presenting those solutions to the comm...
S03|E03 - Pablo Gutiérrez
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - January 29, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHost Chad Hughes welcomes Pablo Gutiérrez, Managing Director of O’Gorman&Hagerman professional services firm, to the show to talk about what it’s like to acquire land access and engage with the public in Mexico. O’Gorman&Hagerman started in corporate law but moved to provide agrarian services wh...
S03|E02 - Robert McCallum
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - January 15, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHost Chad Hughes welcomes Robert McCallum, President of McCallum Environmental, to the show. Robert has been working in the environmental consulting industry for over 25 years and he specifically brings his experience in working across varied Canadian provincial jurisdictions to the conversation...
S03|01 - Gordon MacNair
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - January 01, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn the inaugural episode of Elevated Access’ third season, Chad Hughes is joined by Senior Real Estate Infrastructure Advisor Gordon MacNair. Gordon has spent time with the RWA and worked across more than six countries. He shares advice along with the similarities and differences between the jur...
Andary Update-Are NFA Amendments Retroactive Under Andary?
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 04, 2023 17:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn Andary v USAA Casualty Co., ___ Mich ___; ___ NW2d ___ (2023) (Docket No. 356487), the Michigan Supreme Court affirmed the controversial lower court decision that the fee schedule portions of Michigan’s 2019 No Fault Reform are inapplicable to accidents covered by insurance policies which is...
Lugo Reversed! - Michigan Supreme Court Shuts the Door on "Open and Obvious" as a Motion Defense
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 03, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn Kandil-Elsayed v F & E Oil, Inc., ___ Mich ___; ___ NW2d ___ (2023) (Docket No. 162907) and Pinsky v Kroger Co of Mich, ___ Mich ___; ___ NW2d ___ (2023) (Docket No. 163430), the Michigan Supreme Court reversed decades old precedent, and reduced the Open and Obvious defense to a comparative ...
S02|14 Tim Robillard
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - June 02, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChad Hughes is joined by Tim Robillard, Vice-Presisdent of Engagement & Operations for Communica Public Affairs, to discuss the energy transition. Tim draws from his background and experience to talk about how the energy transition may create new interests or concerns for stakeholders in the fut...
S02|13 - Jeff Burke
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - May 19, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChad Hughes welcomes Jeff Burke - Environment, Land and Emissions Governance for TC Energy - to the show to talk about non-technical risk across jurisdictions. Jeff addresses common challenges that can be expected whether you’re in Canada, the US, or Mexico, and shares great advice for land acce...
S02|12 - Jon Lovink
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - May 05, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJon Lovink, Western Canada’s most experienced media coach, joins Chad Hughes on the show to talk about trust and the media. Jon has a program called CRED which is effective for building trust in scenarios from one-on-one conversations to crisis or media. He gets into details with Chad. Jon desc...
S02|11 -Charles Neustaedter
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - April 21, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChad Hughes welcomes Charles Neustaedter, the Realty Section Manager at the City of Surrey in BC, to the show to discuss negotiations. Their conversation covers different types of negotiating as well as the importance of preparation in determining the right approach to use. When Charles starte...
S02|10 - Eric Barnett
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - April 07, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChad Hughes welcomes Eric Barnett, Director of Development for Vistra Corp, to the show to discuss A&D activity in the renewable space as well as evaluating and mitigating risk. Eric has a long career in land and much to share with access professionals and developers alike. Eric explains how h...
S02|09 - Mark Bradley
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - March 24, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChad Hughes welcomes Mark Bradley, Principal Owner of Marram Consulting Ltd and Team Lead at Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc, to the show to discuss “the quiet coexistence between pipeline operators and the public”. Mark shares from his wealth of experience in building post-construction relationshi...
S02|08 - Andrea Carolan
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - March 10, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChad Hughes welcomes Andrea Carolan, Managing Director of Public Private Property in Adelaide, Australia, to the show for insight into challenges in her sector. Andrea talks about her career in valuation and sheds light on what approaches are different between urban and rural appraisal. Followi...
S02|07 - Thomas Schaffer
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - February 24, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChad Hughes hosts Thomas Schaffer, Senior Manager for Transmission Right-of-Way at American Electric Power, on the show to discuss the work AEP is doing and how they engage with customers in meaningful ways. They delve into Thomas’ career history and what the future has in store for the industry...
S02|06 - Richie McNally
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - February 10, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChad Hughes welcomes Richard McNally of O R Colan to the podcast to discuss his career in the right of way space. They discuss human resourcing complexities and resource scarcity in the industry, drawing on Richard’s extensive experiences and insight. Richard is Vice President of ORC’s Utility ...
S02|05 - Nikki Sitch
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - January 27, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChad Hughes invites Nikki Sitch, Manager of Land and Community Inclusion at Kiwetinohk Energy Corp, to the show to talk about her career journey and the insights she has on attributes that lead to success. As Nikki talks, it becomes clear that she lives what she believes in regards to creating y...
S02|04 - Kala Belding
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - January 13, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChad Hughes invites Kala Belding, Technology Strategy Manager of Wireless Real Estate for Telus, to the show to share her insights on the key attributes that lead to success in real estate management or access roles. Kala’s career journey has given her clear sight into what skills and attributes...
S02|03 - Mike Anderson
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - December 30, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChad Hughes welcomes Mike Anderson, Manager of Surface Land at Tamarack Acquisition Corp, to the show. Chad centers this episode around Indigenous participation in the industry. Mike is able to shed a lot of light on what Tamarack has been doing in their approach to building relationships and cr...
S02|02 - Brent Leftwich
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - December 16, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChad Hughes welcomes Brent Leftwich, President of Leftwich Management Inc., to the show. They discuss Brent’s 32+ years experience leading Contract Land Staff (CLS), which he transformed into one of North America’s largest independent right of way and land management companies. Brent shares how ...
S02|01 - Paul Scannell
Elevated Access | The Inside Story - December 02, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChad Hughes welcomes Paul Scannell, Manager of Real Estate and Title for Geenex Solar LLC, to the show to talk about title in relation to access. Paul has the better part of 15 years of experience in the sector and sheds light on the intricacies of title, including how minerals for subsurface ca...
British Food & Farming Series: Policy for Positive Futures
The Rural Business Podcast - October 19, 2022 11:31 - 1 hourIn episode 5 of our British Food & Farming Series, panel regulars Phil, Gareth and Stephen, are joined by Hertfordshire farmer and previous NFU Deputy President, Stuart Roberts to discuss the future of farming and food production. The panel cover a whole range of issues reflecting the challeng...
Liability for Animal Attacks - 2022 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - September 14, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis webinar provides a comprehensive overview of common-law theories for animal attacks, statutory strict liability for dog bites, defenses to animal attack lawsuits, and more, including practical take-aways. Hosted by: Cleveland B. Simmons Partner Secrest Wardle, Troy If you are not alre...
Amusement and Leisure Land - 2022 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 31, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis webinar provides an update regarding the definitions and scope of the Ski Area Safety Act, the immunity provision in the Act and its application to hazards identified therein; the use of waivers; the use of statutory immunity in defending roller skating centers, bowling alleys, and horse st...
Special Considerations for Landlords - 2022 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 24, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis webinar has been revised for 2022, providing an update focusing on issues that may arise for residential landlords. This episode features a detailed discussion pertaining to possession and control, why ownership and title are not dispositive, liability under the Landlord Tenant Act, as well...
Landowner Liability for Independent Criminal Acts on the Premises - 2022 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 17, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis webinar presents an updated review regarding: What are the legal statuses of the various types of people who enter on property? What duties are owed by landowners and merchants to those who come on their properties? The evolution of landowner and merchant duty in the courts – a histori...
Recreational Land Use Act - 2022 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 10, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis webinar provides an overview, updated for 2022, of what the Recreational Land Use Act (RLUA) states, what it means to landowners, and offer an interpretation of the Act as demonstrated through case law, including Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Court of Appeals interpretations. Hosted...
Insurance and Indemnity Issues - 2022 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - August 03, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis webinar has been updated for 2022. Mr. Broaddus presents an updated primer on contractual indemnification, insurance provisions, and tender of defense issues and how they can affect the outcome of premises liability claims. Hosted by: Drew W. Broaddus Partner Secrest Wardle, Grand Rapid...
Third-Party Contractors - 2022 Premises Liability Webinar Series
Secrest Wardle Podcast - July 27, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis webinar discusses the duty of a third-party contractor, whether the open and obvious defense applies to third-party contractors and reviews published Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion in Leone, et al v BMI Refractory Services, Inc. Hosted by: Mary T. Doll Partner Secrest Wardle, Tr...
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