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].
November 04, 2022 | International Edition
More Than 125 Would-Be Lawyers Have Bar Exam Results Voided in Wake of Cheating ScandalThe law society in Canada's biggest province slaps penalties on licensing candidates after investigation into widespread leak of exam questions.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
November 03, 2022 | International Edition
Canada Signals Fast-Tracking of 'Onerous' Regulatory Regime for Energy and Mining ProjectsLawyers praise Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's comments indicating Canada will adopt a new strategy to spur investment and provide needed resources to like-minded allies around the globe.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
November 01, 2022 | International Edition
Dentons Canada Expands Corporate and M&A Team With Two Former Gowling WLG LawyersNurhan Aycan and Mehmet Kömürcü both have extensive international and cross-border experience.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
November 01, 2022 | International Edition
Former National First Nations Chief Joins Fasken as Special AdviserPerry Bellegarde, former leader of the largest advocacy organization for Indigenous Canadians, has extensive experience negotiating deals and bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada and abroad.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 31, 2022 | International Edition
First Detailed Study of Canadian Lawyers' Mental Health Shows Alarmingly High Rates of Depression and AnxietyYoung lawyers and those from marginalized communities suffer the most, according to a newly released report.
By Gail J. Cohen
7 minute read
October 25, 2022 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Presses On With Canadian Expansion, Hiring Veteran LitigatorMichael Osborne comes on board as chair of the firm's new Canadian antitrust practice.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
October 25, 2022 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Presses On With Canadian Expansion, Hiring Veteran LitigatorMichael Osborne comes on board as chair of the firm's new Canadian antitrust practice.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
October 04, 2022 | International Edition
KPMG Law Launches Canadian Charitable Sector Practice Group With Addition of Team in OttawaAdam Aptowitzer and lawyers from his boutique charities law firm are joining the global professional services firm.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 03, 2022 | International Edition
Post-COVID Rebrand Reflects Regional Canadian Firm's Commitment to Clients' Growth, Internal PrideIn the rebranding, the firm dropped the word "Lawyers" or "Avocats" from its name to reflect the inclusion of more professionals within the firm.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
September 29, 2022 | International Edition
Gowling WLG Brings on Former Meta In-House Counsel to Co-Lead Canadian Cyber and Privacy GroupGuilmain said it's a "hot moment" for privacy law in Canada and around the world as jurisdictions are updating their privacy legislation.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
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