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].
March 01, 2022 | International Edition
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Sparks Public, Internal Spat at Norton Rose FulbrightA memo from the firm's global leadership instructed lawyers to refrain from commenting about Russia and Ukraine. But the chair of the firm's Canadian arm took to social media, stating unequivocally that all partners and colleagues should speak out.
By Gail J. Cohen
6 minute read
February 25, 2022 | International Edition
Into the Future: IP Firm Launches Quantum Technology Practice GroupCanada's Bereskin & Parr heads into a new frontier with a formal team focusing on cutting-edge and groundbreaking tech.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
February 18, 2022 | International Edition
Court Freezes Millions in Canadian Trucker Convoy's Donated Cash and CryptocurrencyThe first civil order freezing cryptocurrency in Canada comes amid weeks of chaos on the streets of the country's capital.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
February 17, 2022 | International Edition
'We Must Do More': Canadian Top Law Firms Call on Government to Honor Its Promise to Resettle AfghansDozens of lawyers, judges and others who worked for the Canadian government and its allies are still in hiding or facing threats of retaliation from the Taliban, the law firms said.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
February 14, 2022 | International Edition
'Flexibility and Adaptability Are Key': New CEO of Dentons Canada on Change, Disruption and Post-Pandemic SuccessTim Haney says clients have different expectations of their outside counsel as they look to a new post-pandemic world.
By Gail J. Cohen
6 minute read
January 31, 2022 | International Edition
EY Law Brings On Well-Known Canadian Legal Tech Entrepreneur to Build Out New Client ServicesPeter Carayiannis, an early pioneer of on-demand legal services, aims to bring innovative new services to the Big Four law firm's clients.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
January 20, 2022 | International Edition
McMillan Partners Choose New CEO and Managing Partner; Bennett Jones Names Chair and CEO to Another TermPartner Tim Murphy was chief of staff to former Canadian Liberal Prime Minister Paul Martin. Bennett Jones' Hugh MacKinnon is now in his 18th year as head of the firm.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
January 19, 2022 | International Edition
Respected Litigator Takes On Top Legal Job at EY CanadaShara Roy is replacing Doris Stamml, who is retiring after a 34-year legal career with the Big Four organization.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
January 13, 2022 | International Edition
Trying Tails of Online Zoom TrialsIn another Zoom court hearing gone awry, pandemic puppy Big Puppa put on a show to be remembered during her owner's closing arguments.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
January 13, 2022 | International Edition
Trying Tails of Online Zoom TrialsIn another Zoom court hearing gone awry, pandemic puppy Big Puppa put on a show to be remembered during her owner's closing arguments.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
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