Defer tax by the freeze method
This article by Jim Middlemiss in the Small Business section of the National Post quotes Torkin Manes' tax lawyer Marc Weisman on the topic of estate freezes to minimize capital gains tax.

Defer tax by the freeze method - August 4, 2009 - Download PDF

When push comes to shove
Canadian Employment Law Today - Lisa Corrente - June 2009

Separating couples face uncertain times
The Lawyers Weekly - Jodi Kovitz - February 2009

Business in Canada: Employment law considerations
Bioenergy Magazine - Peter C. Straszynski - November 2008

Falsely accused employee gets $2.1 million
Canadian HR Reporter - Peter Straszynski - July 2008

Building a facility: Regulatory issues
Bioenergy Magazine - Leonard D. Rodness - May 2008

Federal Government provides "eco" benefits to producers
Bioenergy Magazine - Allan S. Bronstein - December/January 2008

Federal government stiffens penalties to increase transparency in lobbying
Bioenergy Magazine - Linda J. Godel - August/September 2007

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Standing room only at Torkin Manes' news conference
On March 3, most of Toronto's TV and radio stations as well as print media attended a news conference at the firm, called at the request of a client in a very high profile case. The client, who has received many requests for interviews from the media, wanted to make a statement about her case with the support of her lawyer.

Media feature Torkin Manes
View media coverage of Torkin Manes' press conference.

Windsor Star
A-Channel
Canwest Global
City TV
CTV
Toronto Sun

Torkin Manes' gift to The Building Osgoode Campaign
In keeping with our belief in contributing to the success of and building relationships within our community, Torkin Manes has contributed $100,000 to Osgoode Hall Law School, which will enable it to establish the Torkin Manes Classroom. Recognizing that our success and achievement are attributable in large measure to our law school education, we are proud to be able to give back and participate in the future success of Osgoode Hall Law School. To read the article, click here.

Top Lawyers Named
Congratulations to the following Torkin Manes lawyers who have each been named a "Best Lawyer" by their peers in the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada.

Ron Manes - Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation
Laurie Pawlitza - Family Law
Max Shafir - Construction Law
Sidney Troister - Real Estate Law
Lorne Wolfson - Family Law

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Best Lawyers compiles lists of outstanding lawyers by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers.

Linda Godel Speaks on Governance in a Changing World
Linda Godel, leader of Torkin Manes' Not-for-Profit and Charities Group, was part of a recent panel sponsored by Base Consulting and Management Inc. and Royal Bank of Canada.

Linda told the audience of executives from non-profit and professional associations that governance matters and non-profit organizations need to be more aware of how they are governed and their governance tools.

Torkin Manes Charity Golf Tournament - The Final Round
This year marked our final Torkin Manes Charity Golf Tournament. Held on June 11, at Silver Lakes Golf & Country Club, our tournament was another tremendous success. Over the 11 years we held this event, the extraordinary enthusiasm and support of our clients and friends made our tournament an honour to host and enabled us to donate more than $300,000 to SickKids Foundation.

As we continue with other charitable endeavours, we extend to all of our participants, our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our tournament and the Foundation over the years.

The International Alliance of Law Firms

Darryl Mann, commercial litigation partner of Torkin Manes has been elected as President of the International Alliance of Law Firms. The Alliance is a network of select law firms which provide counsel and legal services to member firms, enabling them to provide their clients with access to legal services and counsel worldwide.

Torkin Manes, a founding member of the Alliance, along with more than 50 member firms located in major economic and geographical centres in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Rim and able to provide swift and effective local counsel in their jurisdictions.

Clients looking to enter a foreign marketplace or to become involved with foreign parties face unique challenges and require local legal counsel who can offer the specialized knowledge and expertise to guide them through the challenges and issues encountered in a foreign jurisdiction.

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In Memory of Philip R. Christo

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Sidney Troister receives highest honour

We congratulate our partner and friend Sidney H. Troister on being awarded the 2008 Law Society Medal on June 5, 2008. The award is the highest honour bestowed by the Law Society of Upper Canada, and recognizes Sid's dedication and contribution to the Bar of Ontario and the profession, as practitioner, counsel, arbitrator, mediator, author and teacher.

It is even more appreciated that with this same commitment and passion Sid has contributed so significantly to the success and culture of our firm.

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