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To help mitigate the negative financial implications of another lockdown on small businesses, the Ontario government has introduced the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant.

Ontario Building On Supports for Employers During COVID-19

As Ines Jelic writes in her latest blog, DNA test kits, popular holiday gifts, can lead to many unexpected results and consequences.

In her latest blog, Stephanie Simard writes about the importance of a well-drafted construction contract in a construction project.

Mark Fortier-Brynaert explains why it is important for adults of any age to have Powers of Attorney in place.

The Supreme Court of Canada recently released its decision in 1688782 Ontario Inc. v. Maple Leaf Foods Inc. In coming to their decision, the five judge majority once again reiterated the well-established Canadian approach to limiting tortious claims for pure economic loss.

Join Mark Fortier-Brynaert and Kate Wright for a free virtual #MakeAWillMonth seminar through the Ottawa Public Library / Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa and the Ontario Bar Association tomorrow, Nov 19, at 1 pm.

In this blog post, Michael Hebert explains that the Courts insist and a polluter is entitled to rely on the proviso that remediation costs need to be reasonable bearing in mind all reasonable strategies, the costing involved and the resultant impact to the land under consideration.

Real estate agents - join us!

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Stephanie Simard writes about land transfer tax and first time home buyers in her recent blog post.

In his latest blog, Scott McLean writes about the connection between mentorship and storytelling.

This decision garnered attention in the media because it drew attention to the fact people may be incurring spousal support obligations without realizing it, wrote Kathleen Broschuk of Mann Lawyers LLP in a blog post analyzing the case. The best way to avoid surprise support obligations is to enter into a domestic contract."

In his recent blog post, Scott McLean reflects on how lawyers can have successful careers and succeed at their firms.

We are looking for a Junior Real Estate Law Clerk to join our Mann Lawyers team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum on one year of experience and a law clerk diploma or equivalent combination of work experience and education. If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to email us at [email protected]. https://www.mannlawyers.com/join-our-team/

Jade Renaud writes about the Ontario government's plan to provide further economic relief to restaurants and small businesses.

"Digital assets are one of those things where it's being governed by a privately held corporation. Join us for a free estate planning seminar on November 25th at 12 pm via Zoom to learn about digital assets and more. RSVP to [email protected].

This Halloween season, Colleen Hoey discusses witch hunting and the role that the fear of the unknown can have in our decision making.

Do you have questions about estate planning and charitable giving? Join host Lianne Laing for this informal and interactive webcast with estate attorney Heather... Austin Skaret, Selva Trebert-Sharman, and special guests, Paul and Marilyn Koch. We’ll be answering your questions and talking about an estate plan that reflects the future you envision, supports your loved ones and the causes close to your heart. Be part of the conversation from the comfort of your own home, no masks required. Monday, November 16, 2020 7:00 p.m. Online Register for free today at http://ow.ly/4v0o50BRma2

November is the Ontario Bar Association Make a Will Month. Join us for this free estate planning session on November 25 at 12 pm via Zoom. Please RSVP to [email protected] to confirm your spot and receive login details.

As Marina Abrosimov explains, the Helping Tenants and Small Businesses Act, 2020 came into force on October 1, 2020, amending the Commercial Tenancies Act to prohibit landlords from taking certain actions against their commercial tenants if the landlord is or would be eligible to receive assistance under the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program.