In the May 2010 issue of Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Hicks Morley garnered a spot on the top 10 list of labour and employment boutique law firms in Canada. The article, entitled, “Tops in the Field” quotes Hicks Morley’s partner Stephen Shamie on the issue of the kind of expertise clients are looking for today and…
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Hicks Morley’s Harvey Beresford was quoted by Law Times while speaking at the Ontario Bar Association Institute conference in Toronto last week. The article, entitled “Workplaces must adapt, lawyers say” discusses the impact of the global economic downturn on “power bargaining” in both the public and private sectors. Beresford says that “unions and employers need…
In the December issue of CBA’s The National magazine, Hicks Morley garnered an Honourable Mention for outstanding law firm websites in Ontario. The article, entitled, “Canada’s Best Law Firm Websites” discusses concepts of good web design, such as simplicity, currency and “curb appeal”. The results of this nationwide survey are based on the input of…
Hicks Morley’s Natasha Monkman wrote an article entitled “A Uniquely Canadian Approach to Solvency Funding Relief” that appeared in the October issue of Benefits and Pensions Monitor and is also included on the magazine’s website. The article discusses in detail the different approaches to solvency funding relief undertaken by the federal and provincial governments in…
Congratulations to our Kingston office for celebrating 10 great years in Kingston. Together, Kees Kort (Retd), Vince Panetta, Sophia Duguay and Colin Youngman have established firm roots in the community. We believe that the combination of Bay Street resources and a local presence makes a difference for our clients. View Announcement
Rachel Arbour discussed disclosure of DC plan fees with “Benefits Canada Across Borders in an article entitled U.S. litigation prompts a focus on disclosure”. The article investigates a trend in the U.S. of class actions on behalf of DC plan members regarding fees charged to their accounts and the potential implications for DC plans in…
George Vuicic was interviewed by CBC’s Laurie Fagan on CBC Radio’s Ottawa Morning about workplace issues likely to arise in the event of a flu pandemic. His comments are summarized in an article entitled “Swine flu raises questions about sick leave policies.” George discusses how the issue is being approached by various employers, as well…
Hicks Morley once again ranked #1 in Canada in the field of Labour and Employment Law in Best Lawyers® in Canada 2010. Hicks Morley has more listed lawyers (19 in total) in this field than any other firm in Canada and is also the #1 ranked firm in Ontario. Toronto John C. Field Labour and…
Hicks Morley’s John Field was quoted in an article entitled “A Piece of the Action” in the July/August issue of Lexpert® Magazine. Field says, “The trouble with claims against employers is that most of them end up being dealt with on an individual basis because they tend to involve individual contracts of employment or circumstances…
Hicks Morley’s Vince Panetta was quoted in the June 22 edition of Law Times in an article entitled “Eastern Ontario lawyers stick close to home”. The article discusses various lawyers’ work experiences in smaller Eastern Ontario cities versus practising in larger metropolitan areas. Vince Panetta explains that working out of the Firm’s Kingston, Ontario office…