Anthony Glavin and Patricia Deol will be teaching “Arbitration: To Go or Not to Go” with two labour arbitrators at the Canadian Labour Congress Winter School at Harrison Hot Springs in early 2024.
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Koskie Glavin Gordon COVID-19 Safety Plan
Effective May 19, 2020Updated December 8, 2020 In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic we are constantly reviewing and updating this Plan. Work From Home Lawyers are asked to work from home unless it is not feasible for them to do so. Lawyers working remotely are to check-in at least twice daily. Office Access and Attendance …
— Read MoreKoskie Glavin Gordon welcomes partner, Patricia Deol
Koskie Glavin Gordon proudly welcomes our newest partner, Patricia Deol, to the partnership, effective January 1, 2019. Patty was called to the bar in 2000, and has extensive experience in advocating for unions and workers, producing high quality work and achieving notable successes. She approaches every issue with a pragmatic energy and enthusiasm, making her …
— Read MoreCharles Gordon, Q.C., recent recipient of designation of Queen’s Counsel
Koskie Glavin Gordon offers a heartfelt congratulations to Charles Gordon, Q.C., recent recipient of the prestigious designation of Queen’s Counsel No more than 7% of practicing BC lawyers can be appointed as Queen’s Counsel. Charles is well-deserving of the special honour that denotes a superb record of achievement and commitment to our province’s legal system. …
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Koskie Glavin Gordon is pleased to welcome to the firm Associate Lawyer, Shirin Kiamanesh
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Koskie Glavin Gordon is very pleased to announce that Leo McGrady Q.C., principal of McGrady & Company, will be joining Koskie Glavin Gordon as counsel effective Monday, April 2, 2018. As one of the senior members of the labour bar, Leo brings decades of experience as a labour and human rights practitioner representing trade unions …
— Read MoreJudge certifies class action against Mac’s Convenience Stores and Overseas Immigration
On September 18, 2017, Justice Silverman of the BC Supreme Court released his decision finding that the action against Mac’s Convenience Stores and three recruitment companies has been certified to proceed as a class action. The Court decided that the claims of all people in the class were common and that the class action was …
— Read MoreClass action against Mac’s Convenience Store and Overseas Immigration Consulting
Four foreign workers have started a class action in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against Mac’s Convenience Stores, Overseas Immigration Services Inc., Overseas Career and Consulting Services Ltd. and Trident Immigration Services Ltd. (together, “the Defendants”). The class action alleges
— Read MoreMurphy Fries to present at Lancaster House Audio Conference
Partner Murphy Fries will be a speaker at the Lancaster House Audio Conference, “Putting the Stress on Dress: Trendsetting Cases on Dress and Appearance Policies”. The Audio Conference takes place on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 9:30am PDT. Registration is available on Lancaster House’s website: Putting the Stress on Dress
— Read MoreKoskie Glavin Gordon Welcomes New Partner
Koskie Glavin Gordon is delighted to announce that Murphy Fries has joined the partnership, effective January 1, 2016. As a valued member of our team since 2007, Murphy has a wealth of experience representing unions and workers in a wide range of workplace disputes. She regularly appears before labour arbitrators and the B.C. Labour Relations …
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