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].
September 22, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian Firm 'Walking the Talk' With Comprehensive New Sustainability PolicyCain Lamarre, which has 14 offices in the province of Quebec, wants to set a new standard for law firm sustainability programs.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 12, 2023 | International Edition
Norton Rose Names Class Action Litigator as New Canadian Managing PartnerJennifer Teskey takes over the role Jan. 1 from incumbent Charles Hurdon.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 06, 2023 | International Edition
Canada's Fasken Grows Emerging Tech Practice With Hire From BlakesMarc Shewchun is the Canadian firm's third significant hire in just over a week.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 05, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian Legal Tech Companies CiteRight and Jurisage to MergeThe merger of the two companies will create a comprehensive, integrated legal research and drafting solution that is available in Canada and will soon also be available in the U.S.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
August 31, 2023 | International Edition
Toronto Law School to Return $450,000 Donation to Amazon Amid Criticism Over TransparencyThe money to fund research on antitrust and competition issues came at a time when the Canadian government has been taking a hard look at the anti-competitive conduct of e-retailers.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
August 25, 2023 | International Edition
Former Senior Finance Ministry Adviser Returns as Counsel to Borden Ladner GervaisKent Howie was at BLG for more than 26 years before moving to the government of Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
August 22, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian IP Firm Smart & Biggar Gets Bigger With MergerThe IPH Group-affiliated firm will combine with former competitor Ridout & Maybee, cementing its position as the largest IP shop in Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
August 22, 2023 | International Edition
Bennett Jones Grabs Partner From Blake Cassels for New Montreal OfficeYannick Beaudoin has been part of some of the biggest infrastructure and financing projects in the region.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
August 17, 2023 | International Edition
AI Creating Buzz But Not Kickstarting Tech Startups in CanadaExisting companies, however, are seeing lots of opportunities and working with clients to finetune products.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
August 14, 2023 | International Edition
Longtime Bank GC to Join Thomson ReutersNorie Campbell will be the CLO of the Canadian-based technology and media company as of Sept. 5.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
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