The final rounds of the annual Hicks Morley Moot were held in our Toronto offices on Friday, March 23, 2018. The event provided an opportunity for students from Ontario law schools to litigate current legal issues of significance in the areas labour and employment law.
Announcements
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The Spring 2018 issue of OMHRA’s ECHO newsletter features two articles authored by Hicks Morley lawyer Jessica Toldo. “Harassment in the Workplace: Considerations for Employers” and “The WSIB Chronic Mental Health Policy: What Municipal Employers Need to Know and How it Will Impact Them”…
On March 15, 2018 the Supreme Court of Canada announced its decision to dismiss the application for leave to appeal in the Arland Bruce concussion litigation matter against the Canadian Football League (CFL)…
An FTR Now written by Hicks Morley’s Natasha Monkman was mentioned in the March 5, 2018 Benefits and Pensions Monitor Daily News Alert. The alert summarizes the FTR Now titled “Federal Budget 2018“, which discusses the Budget key initiatives…
Hicks Morley’s Allison MacIsaac authored an article in Canadian Employment Safety and Health Guide titled “Appellate Court Considers Scope of an Employer’s OHSA Obligations to Protect Workers.” The article discusses the Ontario (Labour) v. Quinton Steel (Wellington) Limited case where an appellate court recently overturned a decision acquitting a company which had been charged following a workplace fatality, where they found that employer should have done more to protect its workers than what is prescribed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Hicks Morley has been ranked in Chambers Global 2018. Partner Stephen Shamie, is also recognized as a notable practitioner in Canada, Employment & Labour and is regarded for regularly advising on collective bargaining issues, as well as employment and labour matters arising from joint ventures and takeovers. Stephen is described as “a very bright and very capable lawyer,” who “sets a fine…
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce it has once again been ranked in Chambers Global 2018 in the area of Employment, Labour & Pensions.
The restructuring of Stelco Inc. has been listed as one of Lexpert Magazine’s Top 10 Deals of 2017 and Hicks Morley, who acted for Stelco Inc. during the restructuring process as Labour and Pension and Benefits counsel, is recognized for the firm’s contributions.
The Winter 2018 issue of OMHRA’s ECHO newsletter features two articles by Hicks Morley lawyers Stephanie Jeronimo and Julia Nanos. “Bill 148 Is Now the Law – Make Sure You’re Prepared!” and “Revisiting the Boundaries Between Employee and Contractor Status”…
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that a new associate has joined the firm. Working out of our Toronto office, David Alli practises in all areas of labour and employment law advising public and private sector employers.