Environmental Offences Defence

Clients who deal with environmental matters face a wide spectrum of orders and prosecutions by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservations and Parks and the federal Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. These include directions in respect of contaminated lands and regulatory orders and directions that can have wide ranging impacts and enormous cost consequences. The environmental lawyers at Mann Lawyers are experienced in defending these Orders on behalf of our clients.

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Environmental Law, Business Law, Real Estate

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Michael S. Hebert

Nathan Adams

Managing Environmental Risk: Key Considerations for Purchasers in Property and Business Transactions

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[...]

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Practice Management

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Posted September 4, 2025

Navigating Your Path to Employment in a Law Firm: Law Clerks

Embarking on a career in a law firm is like setting sail on a grand adventure, filled with opportunities to grow and make your mark[...]

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Estate Administration, Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Dylan McGuinty, Jr.

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Commercial Litigation

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Magdalena Casey

From Pinky Promises to Promissory Notes: When Are Promises Legally Binding

While a pinky promise might carry a lot of emotional weight on a playground or between friends, it usually doesn’t stand up in court. For[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Ariel Fried

Posted August 12, 2025

Who Gets the Goldfish? Planning for Pets in Your Will

When drafting a will, people often focus on the big-ticket items such as real estate, investments, and personal belongings, as well as ensuring the care[...]

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Estate Litigation, Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Elena Mamay

Partial Justice, Fully Upheld: Trustee Removal in MacBeth

In a recent case titled MacBeth Estate v. MacBeth, 2025 ONCA 360, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a motion judge’s decision that removed two[...]

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