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].
June 14, 2022 | International Edition
'Up-and-Coming' Montreal Tax Lawyer Jumps to Stikeman Elliott; Cozen O'Connor Expands in Canada—AgainJohn Lennard, who joins Stikeman Elliott, does cross-border tax advisory and litigation work and is also known for his advocacy for diversity in the legal profession. Steven Weisz, who joins Cozen O'Connor, is a veteran restructuring and insolvency litigator who was a Blake Cassels & Graydon partner for more than 21 years.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
June 08, 2022 | International Edition
New M&A and Tax Partners Join Fasken's Calgary OfficeFormer McCarthy Tétrault partner Rick Pawluk and tax specialist Lori Bokenfohr add heft to the firm's domestic and international expertise.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
June 08, 2022 | International Edition
Cybercrime Is Skyrocketing, but the Legal Profession Isn't Keeping UpThe "number and perniciousness of cyberattacks increased dramatically" in 2021, according to a new report by Canadian firm Blake Cassels & Graydon. And the number of reported cybersecurity breaches—just in Canada alone—has risen by more than 2,000% over the past decade, the report said.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
June 07, 2022 | International Edition
Borden Ladner Gervais Scores Top M&A Partner From Rival Canadian FirmTim McCormick joins Canada's largest law firm after more than 17 years at Stikeman Elliott.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
June 06, 2022 | International Edition
The Former Chief Justice of Canada Writes Best-Selling Crime FictionBeverley McLachlin, the first woman to hold the position of chief justice and the longest-serving chief justice in Canadian history, said writing crime novels is her way of exploring morality in the law.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
June 06, 2022 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Continues Canadian Growth Push With New Addition in VancouverFormer provincial securities commission litigator Jeremy Gellis is the 14th lawyer to join the West Coast city office in the last year.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
June 06, 2022 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Continues Canadian Growth Push With New Addition in VancouverFormer provincial securities commission litigator Jeremy Gellis is the 14th lawyer to join the West Coast city office in the last year.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
June 01, 2022 | International Edition
Ban the Term 'Legal Innovation,' Legal Innovation Chiefs SayIt's time to ban the buzzwords and focus instead on driving value for our clients, says the chief innovation officer at one of Canada's largest law firms.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
May 31, 2022 | International Edition
Canadian Salary Survey: Male In-House Counsel Earn CA$24K More on Average Than Female ColleaguesIndustry sector, position, and race all play a role in the differences between earnings of in-house lawyers.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
May 25, 2022 | International Edition
Canadian Legal Regulator Sues Exam Prep Company Over Leak of Bar Exam ContentThe Law Society of Ontario abruptly canceled its March licensing exams because of an alleged breach. The lawsuit filed this week stems from the investigation that followed.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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