Kerry Hatfield has been appointed Newfoundland and Labrador’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, effective Dec. 5, 2024. The announcement was made by Derek Bennett, Speaker of the House of Assembly, following…
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Three Prince Edward Island lawyers have been selected as 2024 King’s Counsel recipients, according to an announcement made by Deputy Premier, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General…
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Employment lawyer Johanna Willows named chair of Manitoba’s workplace safety advisory council
The Manitoba government has reinstated the Advisory Council on Workplace Safety and Health, appointing 13 members to advise on occupational safety issues, Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino announced today.…
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Ogletree Deakins has announced the addition of Perry Yung as an associate in its Toronto office. With a background in labour and employment law, Yung brings a wealth of experience…
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Tierney Read Grieve has joined Toronto-based Turnpenney Milne LLP as managing director. “Our little team continues to grow,” said Catherine Milne, a founding partner of the firm, in a LinkedIn…
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Debbie Preston has joined Vancouver’s Harris & Company LLP as an associate. The firm made the announcement in a LinkedIn post, touting her “experience across various facets of workplace law,…
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Kathryn Marshall launches new employment law firm focused on workers’ rights
Kathryn Marshall has announced the launch of her own law firm, Marshall Law, with a focus on representing employees in workplace disputes. The firm, which opened its doors today on…
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Smita Joshi appointed chair of Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission
Dr. Smita Joshi has been named the new Chairperson of the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission, officially taking the role on April 19, 2024. Her appointment was recognized by…
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Hicks Morley has expanded its legal team with the addition of Ryan Markesic, who has joined the firm as a labour and employment lawyer in the Toronto office. Markesic, known…
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Archit Gupta has joined Toronto’s Monkhouse Law Employment Lawyers as an associate. Before joining the firm, Gupta completed his articling at a prominent boutique law firm in Toronto, where he…