Hicks Morley’s Stephen Shamie was quoted by multiple media outlets February 23, 2016 regarding the first concussion lawsuit involving the Canadian Football League. The lawsuit, launched by Arland Bruce, a former wide receiver for the B.C. Lions and Montreal Alouettes, claims his former teams and the league were negligent in failing to warn about the…
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Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Vincent Panetta has been profiled as one of the BTI Client Service All-Star lawyers in the 2016 report. In addition to his distinguished expertise in labour relations, as a ‘client service all-star’ Vince is recognized for his superior client focus, innovative thought leadership, unmatched business understanding, legal skills, outsized value and outstanding results.
Hicks Morley’s Stephen Shamie was quoted in the January 4, 2016 Canadian Lawyer article entitled “Top 10 Labour & Employment Boutiques.” The article focuses on the success of labour and employment boutiques due to the abundance of exciting work as a result of the Ontario government’s new pension legislation.
Hicks Morley’s Colin Youngman authored an article in the December 23, 2015 edition of Labour Notes entitled, “Appeal Court Confirms that Employer’s Financial Circumstances not a Factor in Determining Reasonable Notice”.
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Stephen Shamie has once again been profiled as one of the “Most Frequently Recommended” lawyers in the 2016 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. He is featured in the prestigious guide based on peer recommendations for his distinguished expertise in Labour Law.
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce it has once again ranked as the leading law firm in the Labour Relations and Pensions category according to the 2016 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. Practice groups included in this category are Employment Law, Labour Relations, Labour Relations (Construction Sector), Occupational Health & Safety, Pensions & Employee Benefits and Workers’ Compensation.
Hicks Morley’s Thomas Agnew authored an article in the November/December 2015 edition of HR Professional entitled, “Responding to a Union Organizing Drive”.
Hicks Morley has been ranked in the Who’s Who Legal Canada: Management Labour & Employment Analysis 2015. The firm received two nominations, including John E. Brooks and Stephen J Shamie. The publication notes that Hicks Morley’s lawyer, Stephen Shamie, is highly regarded for his work in employer defence and is recognized as having an “expert…
Hicks Morley has been recognized as a leader in the field of Labour and Employment law by the Legal 500 Canada 2016 guide. Partner, Stephen Shamie, was listed among the “Leading lawyers” nationwide and noted for being “one of the best employment lawyers in Canada”.
Hicks Morley has been ranked in the inaugural issue of Chambers Canada 2016 in the areas of Employment & Labour and Pensions & Benefits. The firm is referred to as an “excellent firm in every respect” with its lawyers regarded as “very competent and committed to good client service.”