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].
April 06, 2022 | International Edition
Canada Appoints Lawyer as First Sport Integrity CommissionerSarah-Eve Pelletier, a lawyer and former Olympian, will investigate claims of abuse and mistreatment of athletes.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
April 06, 2022 | International Edition
Canadian Lawyers Decry Secret TrialThe Canadian appeals court ruling noted no "trace of this trial exists, other than in the minds of the individuals implicated."
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
March 31, 2022 | International Edition
'Even Pariahs Have Rights': Court Denies Ogier's Request to Withdraw as Counsel for Sanctioned Russian Bank VTBThe offshore law firm said it is worried about reputational risk if it continued to represent the bank. It also said it is concerned that sanctions will prevent it from receiving payment for its work.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
March 28, 2022 | International Edition
Ontario Law Society Greenlights Former Homegrown Terrorist's Bid to Practice LawSaad Gaya, who served nearly 10 years in prison for participating in a failed terrorist plot, had the support of professors, police, imams, and other lawyers at his "good character" hearing as part of his call to the bar application.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
March 21, 2022 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Takes Aim at Top-Tier Canadian Firms as It Continues Expansion in CanadaA trio of lawyers has joined the firm's Vancouver office from Miller Thomson, which lost five lawyers to Cozen earlier this month.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
March 21, 2022 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Takes Aim at Top-Tier Canadian Firms as It Continues Expansion in CanadaA trio of lawyers has joined the firm's Vancouver office from Miller Thomson, which lost five lawyers to Cozen earlier this month.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
March 14, 2022 | International Edition
Rescheduled Bar Exam to be Held Only in Person and on Paper After Online Test Was LeakedMany candidates are not happy about the rescheduled exams. The new dates fall during Ramadan, making it difficult for those who observe the Islamic holiday. Candidates are also upset that they will be required to travel to Toronto to take the tests in person.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
March 10, 2022 | International Edition
Canadian Immigration Lawyers Mobilizing to Assist Influx of UkrainiansThe Canadian bar has a history of banding together during crises to help migrants get to Canada under special government programs.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
March 06, 2022 | International Edition
Bar Exam Canceled Last Minute Due to Leak of QuestionsMore than 1,100 students in the Canadian province of Ontario have been told the exams are being put on hold while the Law Society investigates a breach.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
March 03, 2022 | International Edition
Litigation Boutique Brings on New COO With Big Law ExpertiseTracie Crook oversaw a multiyear transformation program that helped drive collaboration and innovation at her former Canadian firm.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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