Hicks Morley Welcomes Back James Davis

Hicks Morley is pleased to announce the return of James Davis to our Toronto office as an Associate. James brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in litigation, employment law and human rights, along with a demonstrated commitment to delivering insightful and practical solutions to our clients.

James E. Davis

James Davis is an employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. His practice involves advising clients in both the private and public sectors on a variety of matters related to litigation, employment law and human rights.

Ontario Government Taking Significant Steps to Break Down Interprovincial Barriers for Certified Professionals

On September 1, 2025, the Ontario government announced significant steps to break down interprovincial barriers for certified professionals, effective January 1, 2026. The new “As of Right” framework, a key part of the Protect Ontario through Free Trade within Canada Act, 2025, is designed to streamline the certification process for qualified workers from other provinces…

No Takebacks: Ontario Court Rejects Employee’s Attempt to Rewrite Settlement Terms in Johnstone v. Loblaw

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has delivered a clear message about the binding nature of settlement agreements in employment disputes, emphasizing that acceptance of settlement terms creates legally binding obligations that cannot be unilaterally modified after the fact.

In Johnstone v. Loblaw, Justice Brownstone enforced a settlement despite the employee’s subsequent attempts to introduce new conditions, stating emphatically that “Buyer’s remorse, a change of heart, or even growing concern about his ability to close his house purchase do not entitle him to renege on a settlement.”

Meghan Hawa

Meghan Hawa is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She is building a practice that includes providing advice and representation to employers on a wide range of labour, employment, and human rights issues. Meghan received her Juris Doctor from the University of Western Ontario. At Western Law, Meghan was an avid…

Nassima Kaddoura

Nassima Kaddoura is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She provides advice and representation to employers and management on a wide range of labour, employment, and human rights issues.

Madeline Eskandari

Madeline Eskandari is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She advises and represents employers in public and private sectors on a wide range of labour, employment, and human rights issues.

Matthew K. Wronko

Matthew K. Wronko is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. He provides advice and representation to employers and management on a wide range of labour, employment, and human rights issues.

Thomas Trudell

Thomas Trudell is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. He provides advice and representation to employers and management on a wide range of labour, employment, and human rights issues.