Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Stephen Shamie has once again been recognized as one of the country’s top practitioners in the 2014 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 that Jonathan A. Maier has been invited to join the partnership. Jonathan continues to develop his thriving practice in all areas of employment and labour law. He articled with the firm and was hired as an associate in 2005. Jonathan practises out of the firm’s Toronto office and the…

We are pleased to announce that Lauren I. Cowl has joined Hicks Morley as an associate in our Toronto office. Lauren was called to the Bar in 2012 and obtained her law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to joining Hicks Morley, Lauren practised in Toronto as an associate in the Labour and Employment…

Hicks Morley’s Andrew Zabrovksy was quoted in the November 2013 edition of Canadian Lawyer magazine in an article entitled “A coming of age for family status”. The article discusses human rights considerations with respect to family status, with a focus on childcare needs, family illness, and elderly parents. Andrew commented on the duty to accommodate…

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Robert Hicks, Q.C., B.A., LL.B. Bob passed away on November 3, 2013 in his 97th year. He was the beloved husband of Mary Constance Pattinson; father of Peter, Douglas and Nancy; and proud Grandfather of Robert, Leslie and Stephen. Bob was a pioneer in…

Hicks Morley’s FTR Now entitled “No Charter-Protected Right to Strike Says Saskatchewan Court of Appeal” was cited in the October 17, 2013 edition of Canadian Civil Liberties Association Rights Watch blog in an article entitled “Supreme Court of Canada to Decide on the Right to Strike“. Hicks Morley’s Paul Broad authored this FTR Now, which…

We would like to extend a very special congratulations to all the employers and in particular our many clients who made the 2014 list of Canada’s top employers! One of the country’s best-known annual competitions, the Top 100 Employers identifies the companies, firms and organizations that lead their industries in attracting and retaining employees. The…

Hicks Morley’s Christopher Riggs will deliver the convocation address and be presented with an honorary Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) degree from The University of Guelph on Saturday, October 19, 2013. The University of Guelph’s news release acknowledges some of Christopher’s accomplishments including practicing labour and employment law for more than four decades, making contributions…

In the October 2013 edition of Lexpert Magazine, an article entitled “The Exponential Growth of Privacy Law” discussed privacy law as a growing legal practice that permeates nearly every business decision, and transcends nearly every industry. In the article, Paul Broad commented on CASL [Canada’s new anti-spam and anti-malware law], “CASL will cover all sorts…