Hicks Morley’s Rachel Arbour was recently interviewed by the Canadian Bar Association’s National TV. In the interview, Rachel answers questions regarding the Indalex ruling and explains what it means to companies that sponsor and administer defined benefit pension plans. Watch the interview. Read our FTR Now which summarizes the Supreme Court’s decision in Indalex.
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Hicks Morley’s Lauri Reesor was interviewed by the Human Resources Professionals Association at the 2013 HRPA Annual Conference and Trade Show. In the interview, Lauri provides a brief overview of her presentation entitled “The Ontario Human Rights System: Key Developments and Useful Strategies,” which she co-presented with Andrew Zabrovsky. Watch the interview.
Hicks Morley was recognized in the January 24, 2013 edition of EMC News in an article entitled “Fire chief honoured for work in negotiations“. Hicks Morley is a proud sponsor of the annual Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs’ Labour Relations Seminar and this year honoured Fire Chief Joel Gorman with the 2012 Fire Chief of…
Hicks Morley’s Frank Cesario was quoted in the January 21, 2013 edition of Law Times magazine in an article entitled “Cole prompts vigorous debate on privacy at work”. The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in R v. Cole suggests that employees do retain some reasonable expectation of privacy in personal data stored on employer-owned…
We are pleased to announce that Jodi Gallagher Healy has joined Hicks Morley as an Associate in our Toronto office. Jodi Gallagher Healy is a frequent speaker and commentator on human resources law developments and advises employers on a broad spectrum of labour, employment and human rights issues. Jodi was called to the Bar in 2004…
Hicks Morley’s William LeMay was quoted in the January 7, 2013 edition of Law Times. In an article entitled “Lawyers looking to instil culture of co-operation in WSIB disputes,” Will comments on the new changes to the WSIB appeals process due to take effect on February 1, 2013. He suggests it would be beneficial if…
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce it has been ranked as the leading law firm in the Labour Relations and Pensions category according to the 2013 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. Practice groups included in this category are Employment Law, Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety, Pensions & Employee Benefits…
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that two of the firm’s lawyers, Christopher Riggs and Stephen Shamie have been recognized as the country’s top practitioners in the 2013 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. They are featured in the prestigious guide based on peer recommendations for their distinguished expertise in Labour…
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Amy R. Tibble has been invited to join the partnership. The appointment is effective as of January 1, 2013. Congratulations to both of them.
Hicks Morley recently welcomed three new partners, Henry Dinsdale and Michael Smyth, to the firm. Henry, Jeffrey and Michael are based in the firm’s Toronto office. Recognized as one of Canada’s leading lawyers in the field of labour and employment law by The Best Lawyers in Canada and by Martindale Hubbell, Henry Dinsdale was called…