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Publications
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Ontario Legal Conference: Family, Estates and Business Law
Ontario Bar Association
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The Family Business upon Separation: Key Considerations When One Spouse Owns the Business
Ontario Bar Association: Ontario Legal Conference: Family, Estates and Business Law
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Appreciating the Risks of the AI Productivity Promise: What Crown Corporations Need to Know about the Responsible Use of AI
The Canadian Institute
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Locked Out: Ransomware Tightens its Grip on Canada
Torkin Manes LegalPoint
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News
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Matt Maurer interviewed by CBC News on stolen cannabis
Matt Maurer, Chair of our Cannabis Law and Franchise Law Groups, was interviewed by CBC News after $10,000 worth of cannabis was delivered to the wrong licensed cannabis retailer, left in an alley and... -
Throughout the month of February, Torkin Manes honours Black History Month
February highlights our year-round opportunity to learn more about the Canadian Black community’s rich history, the inspiring journeys of some of its members, many of whom achieved greatness in the fa... -
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Every year on January 27, Torkin Manes joins communities around the world to take time to remember one of the most memorable and poignant days in history – the anniversary of the 1945 liberation of th... -
Lisa R. Lifshitz named among the leading practitioners in Canada in Lexpert's Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business in Canada 2025
We are pleased to announce that Lisa R. Lifshitz has once again been recognized as one of Canada's most frequently recommended Computer & IT Law practitioners, in the 2025 edition of Lexpert's Lea... -
Torkin Manes congratulates our five newly promoted partners!
Torkin Manes is pleased to announce the promotion of five of our lawyers—Lauren Crosby, Noorin Manji, Leslie McGowran, Ashley Staley and David Witkowski—to the partnership, effective immediately. -
Lexology Index recognizes Lisa R. Lifshitz as a 2025 Global Elite Thought Leader
Torkin Manes is pleased to announce that Lisa R. Lifshitz has once again been recognized as a 2025 Global Elite Thought Leader by Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal) in Data, a recognition that ... -
Torkin Manes Partner Lisa R. Lifshitz honoured with Lexology Client Choice Award 2025 for Data in Ontario
Torkin Manes is pleased to announce that Lexology has selected Lisa R. Lifshitz as the sole recipient of the 2025 Client Choice Award in the area of Data in Ontario. -
Marco P. Falco to speak at 20th Annual Conference on Crown Corporate Governance
Marco P. Falco, partner in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, will be speaking at a panel discussion on AI regulation as affecting Crown corporations at the 20th Annual Crown Corporate Gov... -
Remembering Barry A. Cohen, KC
It is with great sadness that Torkin Manes announces the passing of one of its distinguished and core partners, Barry A. Cohen, KC, an instrumental contributor to the firm’s establishment. During this... -
Lorne H. Wolfson to attend FDRIO Conference
Lorne H. Wolfson will be attending the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (FDRIO) conference on November 21, 2024, he is also on the Conference & Sponsorship Committee. -
Marco P. Falco is Keynote Speaker at University of Toronto Industry Night
On November 19, 2024, U of T’s Faculty of Arts & Science is hosting its Industry Night with our litigation partner, Marco P. Falco, as the keynote speaker. -
LSO’s Convocation confers Honorary Doctor of Laws on Torkin Manes Founder Ronald Manes
Torkin Manes is honoured to congratulate our founding partner, Ronald Manes, on his recent conferral of an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree granted by Convocation, the governing body of the Law Society ...
Events & Webinars
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Marco P. Falco Guiding Next Generation of Litigators at 9th Annual U of T Law Moot Cup
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Marco P. Falco to speak at the Canadian Institute's 24th Annual Advanced Administrative Law Conference
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Doug Bourassa to speak at Thunder Bay Law Association Fall Conference
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Doug Bourassa to speak at Law Society of Ontario Webinar
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Roland Hung to speak at the Law Society of Ontario's 25th Employment Law Summit
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Roland Hung to moderate Privacy and AI panel at the OBA's Privacy Law Summit
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Roland Hung to Co-Chair the Ontario Bar Association's Privacy Law Summit
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Notable Topics
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Not-for-Profit & Charities
While not-for-profits and charities can be as wide-ranging and complex as their commercial counterparts, they operate in a different legal framework due to their special tax status and compliance requ... -
Cannabis in Canada
Having been at the forefront of this rapidly growing and accelerating industry, our team is well-equipped to inform you on any aspects related to the industry - organization, raising capital, licensin... -
Landlord & Tenant Issues
Whether you're looking for information on the purchase and sale of property, real estate financing, commercial leasing, lease review and negotiations, or other real estate-related queries, we've got y... -
Trials & Appeals
In business and every day life, conflicts inevitably arise, forcing involved parties to contemplate their optimal process to resolve them. When disputes cannot be resolved by a negotiated settlement, ... -
Workplace Law
Workplace laws are complex and balance the need for innovation, efficiency and the protection of employees. Executives, managers and HR professionals must handle constantly changing E&L legislatio... -
Data Privacy & Security
With the growth of electronic/mobile commerce and data storage, privacy, cybersecurity and data management issues have become major factors of doing business in Canada and around the world. -
Separation & Parenting
When confronted with divorce, the stakes are high and the process is difficult, requiring considerable thought and balance when protecting children’s best interests, safeguarding financial information... -
AI & Technology
Critical to the success of any business today is understanding and using technology effectively and keeping up-to-date with the constant evolution of complex laws and regulations governing AI and othe...