Gail J. Cohen
Gail J. Cohen is the Toronto-based correspondent for Law.com International. She writes about lawyers and legal issues in Canada. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected].
March 28, 2024 | International Edition
4 Canadian School Boards Sue Social Media Giants for $4.55 Billion in DamagesLawsuits claim addictiveness of platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok have 'rewired' the way kids think causing massive strains on educators. Similar lawsuits have been filed in the U.S.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
March 27, 2024 | International Edition
Torys, Willkie Farr, and Stikemans Steer CA$5B Fairstone Bank and Home Trust MergerThe merger will create the leading alternative lender in Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
March 24, 2024 | International Edition
In-House Counsel Experiencing Increase in Stress and Anxiety, Canadian Survey FindsMore responsibilities and heavier workloads are "raising red flags" over lawyer burnout and wellness issues.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
March 20, 2024 | International Edition
Dentons Canada Loses Five-Lawyer Banking and Finance Team to McMillanFour partners are joining the firm's Calgary office, while an associate from the team will be based in Vancouver. At least one other Dentons lawyer, as well as some clerks and paralegals, are expected to move to McMillan soon.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
March 19, 2024 | International Edition
Roy McMurtry Remembered as a 'Giant' in Canadian Law and PoliticsThe former attorney general of the province of Ontario was instrumental in setting up the legal aid system and presiding over the landmark case that legalized same-sex marriage in Canada, one of the first countries to do so.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
March 18, 2024 | International Edition
DLA Piper Hires Former Hong Kong Office Head of Canada's McMillanLaw firms Borden Ladner, Osler Hoskin and Dentons Canada have also brought on new partners in Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
March 14, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian Ex-Judge Ends 15-Year Legal Battle With Guilty Plea in Murder of His WifeJacques Delisle was facing a second murder trial after his 2012 conviction was overturned due to errors in experts' reports.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
March 13, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian Survey Shows Wide Gap Between Male and Female In-House SalariesThe survey also showed that one of the greatest salary gaps, other than gender, was between hybrid, remote and on-site workers.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
March 13, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian Survey Shows Wide Gap Between Male and Female In-House SalariesThe survey also showed that one of the greatest salary gaps, other than gender, was between hybrid, remote and on-site workers.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
March 07, 2024 | International Edition
Appellate Court Hears Arguments in Thumbs-Up Emoji Contract CaseA Canadian grain farmer argued his casual response to a text meant he'd received the message, not agreed to a full contract with a grain buyer.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
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