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].
August 08, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian News Groups Call on Competition Bureau to Investigate MetaPublishers and broadcasters want the watchdog agency to stop the social media giant from blocking news on Facebook and Instagram in Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
August 03, 2023 | International Edition
Former Insurance Company In-House Counsel to Lead BLG's Insurance TeamPartner Rick Da Costa joins the firm's financial services group in Toronto.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
August 03, 2023 | International Edition
Osler Names Toronto M&A Partner as New Firm Co-ChairThe Canadian firm has also brought on new partners in real estate and IP.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
July 30, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian Regulators Leading Way on Comprehensive Crypto RulesConsumer protection and stability for the financial services sector is at the core of evolving regulations in many sectors.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
July 24, 2023 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Taps New Lead for Canadian Life Sciences and Tech TeamAtoussa Mahmoudpour joins the Vancouver office in the firm's latest buildout in Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
July 21, 2023 | International Edition
McCarthy Tétrault Grabs Veteran Energy Law Partner From Bennett JonesThomas McInerney has more than 25 years experience acting for energy companies in Canada and internationally.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
July 18, 2023 | International Edition
Generative AI Is a Top Priority at Canadian Law Firms"We don't think AI is going to replace lawyers anytime. But we do think that lawyers that make use of AI could possibly replace lawyers that don't," said Osler Hoskin & Harcourt partner Sam Ip.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
July 16, 2023 | International Edition
Cyberattacks Continue Upward Trajectory, Says New ReportThe median ransom paid by attack targets is up 170% from two years ago, according to a study from Canadian law firm Blake Cassels & Graydon.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
July 13, 2023 | International Edition
Can an Emoji Seal a Deal? Canadian Court Says a Thumbs-Up Emoji Counts in Binding ContractEven casual responses can lead to legally binding agreements that in this case ended up costing a grain farmer thousands of dollars.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
July 11, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian Firms 'Rightsizing' Office Space to Reflect New NormalLaw firms are taking smaller spaces but making better use of their renewed offices.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
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