Koskie Glavin Gordon is pleased to welcome Kirby Smith as an associate specializing in labour and human rights law to the firm. Kirby brings a diverse background to the firm. While studying law at McGill University, she clerked for the Superior Court of Québec in Montreal. She completed her articles for the BC Government and …
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Koskie Glavin Gordon is pleased to welcome associate Robert Logue.
Koskie Glavin Gordon is pleased to welcome Robert Logue as an associate specializing in labour and human rights law to the firm. Robert fostered an interest in labour and human rights law during his studies at the University of Victoria. He completed four co-op work terms, which allowed him to gain international experience. By participating …
— Read MoreKoskie Glavin Gordon is pleased to welcome associate Carol Whittome to our firm!
Koskie Glavin Gordon is pleased to announce that Carol Whittome has joined the firm as an associate specializing in Labour Law and Human Rights. Carol has a wealth of experience representing workers and unions. She worked as an associate at Koskie Glavin Gordon’s predecessor firm from 2007 to 2012, during which time she played an …
— Read MorePress Release: Glavin Gordon Clements and Koskie Minsky LLP Form Strategic Affiliation – Koskie Glavin Gordon is formed
Press Release September 16, 2013 – Vancouver and Toronto Glavin Gordon Clements and Koskie Minsky LLP Form Strategic Affiliation Koskie Glavin Gordon is formed Glavin Gordon Clements is pleased to announce the formation of a strategic affiliation with Koskie Minsky LLP. The affiliation brings together two leading law firms, both committed to protecting and enhancing …
— Read MoreHD Mining Case Results in Changes to Restrict Access to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Although the Federal Court has dismissed the judicial review application brought by the Construction and Specialized Workers’ Union, Local 1611 and the International Union of Operating Engineers. Local 115, the case has achieved the larger goal of restricting the rampant use of temporary foreign workers while Canadians remain available for work. The Federal Government has …
— Read MoreDaniel Bertrand joins Koskie Glavin Gordon as Associate focusing on Labour Law
Koskie Glavin Gordon is pleased to welcome new associate, Daniel Bertrand, to the firm. Dan joins us from another union-side labour law firm in Vancouver where he was generally retained by a mid-sized private sector union, and advised it on a wide variety of legal matters. Dan has appeared as counsel at the Provincial Court of …
— Read MoreCharles Gordon Quoted in Toronto Star regarding Denny’s $1.4MM Settlement
Charles Gordon, Koskie Glavin Gordon Partner, was quoted today in the Toronto Star in relation to the settlement of the Denny’s Class Action lawsuit where he was one of the lawyers representing the class. Temporary workers from the Philippines who worked at Denny’s restaurants in B.C. won a settlement worth $1.4million that is the first …
— Read MoreB.C. Supreme Court Approves $1.4 Million Settlement for Foreign Workers in Denny’s Class Action Case
Madam Justice Fitzpatrick of the B.C. Supreme Court has issued a ruling approving a settlement of the class action lawsuit brought against Denny’s Restaurants on behalf of temporary foreign workers. Under the terms of the settlement, the workers will receive reimbursement for most of the fees paid to a third party employment agency, as well …
— Read MoreUnions Granted Public Interest Standing to Challenge Labour Market Opinions Issued to HD Mining
The Construction and Specialized Workers’ Union, Local 1611 and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 115, represented by Koskie Glavin Gordon, were granted public interest standing by the Federal Court of Canada, allowing them to challenge Labour Market Opinions (“LMOs”) that were granted to HD Mining. The LMOs had been granted to HD Mining …
— Read MoreAnthony Glavin Quoted in Canadian Lawyer Magazine regarding Bill C-377
Anthony Glavin, Koskie Glavin Gordon Partner, was quoted in Canadian Lawyer Magazine article “The legal side of the union dues dispute” in relation to Bill C-377. To read the article, please click here.
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