Service Area: Environmental Law

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of synthetic compounds valued for their resistance to heat, water, and oil. Their chemical stability has[...]

When purchasing property or a business in Ontario, environmental issues can present significant risks. If not identified and managed properly, these risks can result in[...]

Michael Hebert and Nathan Adams will be delivering a presentation entitled “PFAS in Focus: Evolving Public Awareness, Government Response and Class Action Litigation in Canada”[...]

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) — often called “forever chemicals” — are a large group of synthetic compounds used for their resistance to heat, water,[...]

  What Are PFAS (Forever Chemicals)? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large family of synthetic chemicals used for their water-, grease-, and stain-resistant[...]

In our previous blog, “Canada’s Final State of PFAS Report Reveals 100+ Federal Contaminated Sites—Is Your Property at Risk?”, we reviewed the federal government’s March[...]

Nathan Adams will be delivering a speech for the Rotary Club of Ottawa South this week. His presentation, titled “Forever Chemicals” in Focus: An Introduction[...]

This blog post provides a high-level overview of the federal government’s recent final State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report (the “Report”) and accompanying[...]

Environmental liability is a critical concern for sellers involved in property and business transactions. Without the right protections in place, unexpected liabilities can surface even[...]