Student complaints of faculty misconduct are a rare event at many colleges. However, the means by which these complaints are investigated, managed and dealt with when they do arise are drawing increased scrutiny from the institution, the public and decision-makers. Join us for a webinar on the latest legal developments and best practices for addressing complaints in the college sector.
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Advantage CPD Universities Webinar: Student Issues, Human Rights and Accommodation
Balancing the rights and interests of students versus those of faculty members in an ever changing human rights landscape is a day-to-day challenge for every university. Join us for a webinar on the latest legal developments and best practices.
Becoming a Successful Advocate: Advice for the Litigator-to-Be
Hicks Morley invites law students entering their second year of law school to join us for an interactive panel discussion followed by a cocktail reception. Our firm’s lawyers will provide practical advice to help you achieve your career goals.
Congratulations to the 2019 Hicks Morley Moot Winners
The final rounds of the annual Hicks Morley Moot were held in our Toronto offices on Friday, March 29, 2019. 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. Teams from law schools across Ontario competed before panels of judges drawn from the firm.
University of Manitoba Senior University Administrators Course
Overview “Top 10 Employment Challenges For University Administrators.”
Advantage CPD: Emerging Issues in University Governance and Academic Administration
This Advantage CPD session will provide University Counsel and Senior Academic Administrators with an overview of the latest legal developments affecting Universities.
Congratulations to the 2018 Hicks Morley Moot Winners
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.
Immunization of School Pupils Act Amendments Coming into Force September 1, 2017
On September 1, 2017, sections 1, 2, 3 and 5 of Schedule 2, Bill 87, the Protecting Patients Act, 2017, amending the Immunization of School Pupils Act (Act) will come into force. Among other things, the amendments require that the parent of a pupil complete an immunization education session with a medical officer of health…
Ontario Human Rights Commission Releases New Inquiry Report on Post-Secondary Student Mental Health Accommodations
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (Commission) has released an Inquiry Report regarding its inquiry into the systemic barriers facing post-secondary students with mental health disabilities entitled “With Learning in Mind.” Find out more about the Commission’s initiative and its impact on Colleges and Universities in this FTR Now…
Meet our new Director, Professional Resources, Lisa Carty
Meet Lisa Carty, Hicks Morley’s new Director, Professional Resources. Lisa is responsible for the firm’s summer student and articling programs. She is also overseeing recruitment, professional development and mentoring of the firm’s associates.