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 09, 2021 | International Edition
Cleary Gottlieb to Launch Legal Tech Incubator Cleary X With Canadian Lawyer at the HelmCEO Carla Swansburg will build the new platform and its team remotely from her Canadian home base.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
September 08, 2021 | International Edition
Canada Establishes Holistic Guidance for Sentencing Black OffendersIn the era of Black Lives Matter, a landmark high court decision that recognizes and addresses social and racial injustice during sentencing could provide a blueprint for courts across Canada and even around the world.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
August 24, 2021 | International Edition
Changing Tide Leads Many Canadian Law Firms to Institute Vaccine MandatesOthers are still weighing their options but a full return to the office isn't in the cards any time soon.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
August 23, 2021 | International Edition
Fasken Nabs Infrastructure Partner With Extensive US and Canadian ExperienceAdam Lewinberg, who has worked on a wide variety of public-private partnership infrastructure deals on both sides of the border, joins as both countries are expected to increase spending on public-private infrastructure projects.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
August 18, 2021 | International Edition
Toronto Corporate Law Boutique First to Require Vaccinations for Return to OfficeThe managing partner of Canada's Wildeboer Dellelce said making COVID vaccinations mandatory is the fastest way to get "back to normal."
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
August 18, 2021 | International Edition
Top Quebec Firm to Merge With BoutiqueSéguin Racine will join Langlois Lawyers in September.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
August 17, 2021 | International Edition
With COVID Spreading, Law Firms Turn to Rapid Screening Program for Office ReturnA handful of law firms are participating in a Canada-wide program that's both free and easy to administer.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
August 06, 2021 | International Edition
Canadian Firms Aim to Get More People in the Office by Early September but None Yet Committing to a Full ReturnHybrid models appear to be the standard and with relatively high vaccination rates, along with privacy concerns, none are mandating vaccines.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
August 03, 2021 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Adds Former Canadian Government Securities Litigator to Vancouver OfficeLaesha Smith is the firm's most recent hire in British Columbia as it continues to expand in the Canadian market.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
July 28, 2021 | International Edition
'The Challenge is the Rebuild': Air Canada's New CLO on Piloting His Team Out of the PandemicMarc Barbeau spent his whole career at one law firm but is keen to take on the post-pandemic challenges at Canada's largest airline.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
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