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 25, 2022 | International Edition
MLT Aikins Names Adam Levene as New Firm ChairThe Winnipeg-based partner has been on the executive board of the firm, which is the largest firm in western Canada, since 2017.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
August 24, 2022 | International Edition
Australian IP Group to Acquire Canada's Smart & Biggar's Patent and Trademark AgencyThe move is a first for a Canadian firm and also IPH's first foray beyond the Asia Pacific region.
By Gail J. Cohen | Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
August 19, 2022 | International Edition
First Indigenous Judge Nominated to Canada's Top CourtJustice Michelle O'Bonsawin is fluent in French and English and is a member of the Odanak First Nation.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
August 11, 2022 | International Edition
Destroying the Myth of the 'Gladiator' LawyerGeorge Strathy, the chief justice of Canada's largest court system, is urging law firm leaders to help combat stress and anxiety in the legal profession. Law firms are listening.
By Gail J. Cohen
7 minute read
August 08, 2022 | International Edition
Stikeman Elliott Nabs Longtime New York Partner From Rival Canadian FirmJamie Koumanakos will play a strategic leadership role in the cross-border deal hub office in Manhattan.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
August 05, 2022 | International Edition
Former Supreme Court of Canada Judge to Lead Review of Embattled Hockey CanadaBorden Ladner Gervais partners Victoria Prince and Nadia Effendi will assist in the investigation, in which Hockey Canada is facing heavy scrutiny over its handling of sexual assault allegations against young hockey players.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
August 03, 2022 | International Edition
Outspoken Canadian Civil Rights Lawyer Clayton Ruby Dies at 80Hundreds of tributes are flowing in for the Toronto lawyer, who took on some of the country's most groundbreaking and high-profile cases.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
August 01, 2022 | International Edition
Interest Rate Jitters, Summer Break Slowing Down Deal Activity in CanadaM&A activity is likely to continue to be slower than last year, but insolvency lawyers are getting ready for a substantial increase in work.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
July 28, 2022 | International Edition
Two Managing Partners Are Better Than OneThe mid-size Canadian firm WeirFoulds has set its sights on long-term goals with co-leaders who will have time to both manage and continue to practice law.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
July 27, 2022 | International Edition
Doug Mitchell, 'Titan' of Canadian Law and Sport, Passes Away at 83Mitchell was instrumental in creating the law firm Borden Ladner Gervais and was a team owner and former player in the Canadian Football League.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
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