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].
February 14, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian Judge Says Government Has 'Failed' Canadians by Leaving Dozens of Judicial Vacancies UnfilledA Federal Court judge has called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government to take action to reduce the number of unfilled seats on superior court benches.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
February 05, 2024 | International Edition
Who's Who of Canada's Defense Bar Representing NHL Players Accused of Sexual AssaultCriminal charges against five hockey players, including four who now play in the NHL, stem from an incident in 2018.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
February 05, 2024 | International Edition
Who's Who of Canada's Defense Bar Representing NHL Players Accused of Sexual AssaultCriminal charges against five hockey players, including four who now play in the NHL, stem from an incident in 2018.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
February 05, 2024 | International Edition
Global Antitrust Authorities Will Aggressively Target Labor, AI and Consumer Goods in 2024, Report SaysThe study, by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, also shows competition enforcers are "back," and are carrying out more coordinated "dawn raids."
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
February 05, 2024 | International Edition
Global Antitrust Authorities Will Aggressively Target Labor, AI and Consumer Goods in 2024, Report SaysThe study, by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, also shows competition enforcers are "back," and are carrying out more coordinated "dawn raids."
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
February 02, 2024 | International Edition
Montreal Moves: KPMG Acquires 10-Lawyer Firm in Montreal, DLA Piper Hires Real Estate Litigation PartnerSweibel Novek Rabbat brings tax, estates and trust services expertise to the Big Four's legal presence in Canada's French-speaking province.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
January 29, 2024 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Brings On Its First Real Estate Lawyers in CanadaThree lawyers from Minden Gross, which is closing its doors, will join the Toronto office, reuniting with a group of their former corporate law colleagues.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
January 25, 2024 | International Edition
Former Justice Minister of Canada Joins FaskenDavid Lametti, who was stripped of his cabinet post last summer, has stepped down as an elected member of Parliament and is joining Fasken in Montreal.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
January 23, 2024 | International Edition
Former Power Company Exec Returns to Gowling WLGPaul Harricks was CLO at Hydro One and is returning to the firm where he previously led the energy group.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
January 22, 2024 | International Edition
'Strategic Issues Thinking': The New Bite-Sized Approach to Law Firm StrategyAt many firms, partners tend to lose steam before long-term strategic plans are realized. Addressing issues one at a time fits better with lawyers' action-oriented personalities, said one longtime legal consultant.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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