February 07, 2025

David Bronskill and Robert Howe at OBA’s Ontario Legal Conference: Municipal, Planning & Environmental Law

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Join David Bronskill and Robert Howe on February 7th at OBA’s Ontario Legal Conference: Municipal, Planning & Environmental Law. This conference will be held in-person at the OBA Conference Centre in Toronto.

This event features two days of sessions on municipal, planning and environmental law including:

Robert Howe at Advanced Roundtable on Land Use Planning at 9:05 am, discussing:

Changes to the legal landscape of your practice due to Bill 185, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, and the new Provincial Planning Statement 2024
Limits on third-party appeals
Expanded list of “specified persons” who have a right to appeal official plan and zoning amendments
Fundamental changes growth planning throughout Ontario under the new PPS

David Bronskill at Professionalism in Multi-Party Environmental and Land Use Litigation: The Advice and Pitfalls You Need to Know at 1:35 pm, discussing:

Navigating the complexities of multiparty environmental, municipal, and land use planning disputes
Managing conflicts of interest
Handling difficult or unreasonable opposing counsel
Maintaining effective client communication
Navigating disclosure requirements for partial settlements or other litigation agreements.

About The OBA’s Ontario Legal Conference: Municipal, Planning & Environmental Law

This flagship event in the OBA’s municipal, planning, and environmental law calendar will provide the insights, advice, and expertise you need to master these evolving legal areas. From recent developments and critical case law to key issues and practice challenges, hear from leading Ontario professionals as they share best practices and updates to help you navigate the critical issues you face daily whether you are in private or public practice.

To register for this event, click here.

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