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 27, 2022 | International Edition
Demand for Canadian Legal Talent Remains High: ReportFirms willing to hire and train recent grads and entry-level staff will surmount talent shortages, according to a survey released Tuesday.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 27, 2022 | International Edition
Canadian Arbitrators in Ontario Push Government to Adopt Single Commercial Arbitration LawThe proposal would create one act for domestic and international commercial disputes in Ontario, while labor, family and other issues would be left under the existing rule.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
September 22, 2022 | International Edition
Toronto Firm Blaney McMurtry Elects New Managing PartnerCommercial real estate lawyer Shawn Wolfson is slated to take over from Maria Scarfo, who led the firm for nine years.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
September 21, 2022 | International Edition
Dentons Canada Boosts Banking and Finance Group With 13 New Hires, Including 2 PartnersThe firm hopes to leverage the international platform of its Canadian bank and finance group for work originating outside of Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 20, 2022 | International Edition
Largest Law Firm in Western Canada to Merge With Vancouver Litigation BoutiqueMLT Aikins and Hakemi Ridgedale were both looking to build up their litigation businesses in the Pacific coast city.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
September 19, 2022 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Grows Vancouver Office With Addition of Veteran Tax LawyerKevin Zimka leaves a major Canadian firm after more than 22 years to join Cozen's western Canada location.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
September 19, 2022 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Grows Vancouver Office With Addition of Veteran Tax LawyerKevin Zimka leaves a major Canadian firm after more than 22 years to join Cozen's western Canada location.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
September 08, 2022 | International Edition
Atlantic Canadian Law Firm McInnes Cooper Grows to 7 Offices With Latest MergerThe 200-lawyer regional firm has joined with an eight-lawyer operation based on picturesque Cape Breton Island.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 07, 2022 | International Edition
Government Minister Who Led Largest Canadian Province Through COVID-19 Joins FaskenChristine Elliott will be counsel in the firm's health care group.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
September 01, 2022 | International Edition
Second Eastern Caribbean Nation Strikes Down Colonial-Era Anti-LGTBQ+ LawsA St. Kitts and Nevis court rules that laws criminalizing consensual, private sexual acts between gay adults are unconstitutional.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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