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 26, 2024 | International Edition
As Middle East Conflict Continues, Bar Groups Urge Law Firms to Uphold Inclusive and Fair Hiring Practices During Recruitment SeasonReports of doxxing, threats, and revoking of job offers led to public statements from Muslim and South Asian bar associations.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
September 25, 2024 | International Edition
Pandemic-Era Mental Health Issues Still Plague Lawyers Who Graduated in 2020: NALP SurveyResults of a Canadian study are a red flag worthy of industrywide attention, association executives say.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 24, 2024 | International Edition
Norton Rose and Borden Ladner Gervais Commercial Litigators Appointed to Bench in MontrealA former appellate judge joins Lenczer Slaght, while McMillan, DLA Piper, and Osler get new partners in a slew of Canadian laterals.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
September 19, 2024 | International Edition
Blakes and Davies Advise on $4.7 Billion Canadian Pro Sport Juggernaut DealThe proposed sale puts the value of MLSE in its entirety at $12.53 billion.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 12, 2024 | International Edition
Facebook Breached Canadian Privacy Laws But Avoids Court PenaltyThe Federal Court of Appeal decision relates to misuse of users' personal data between 2013 and 2015.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 10, 2024 | International Edition
Ogletree Deakins Bolsters Canadian Bench with Five New LawyersPartners hail from Norton Rose Fulbright and telecom company Telus to bring labor and employment firm up to 19 lawyers in Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
September 06, 2024 | International Edition
Partner Exits Newest Canadian IPH Group Firm For More Entrepreneurial PasturesLouis-Pierre Gravelle said the direction of his former firm Bereskin & Parr was "ill-suited" to the type of IP advisory practice he wants.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
September 04, 2024 | International Edition
Canada Gets a Post-Labour Day Hiring-a-PaloozaThis week has seen a raft of lawyer moves that include hires by Canada's big corporate law firms and even the appointment of a Calgary corporate partner to Canada's Senate.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 03, 2024 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Expands in Canada With 13-Lawyer Team in VancouverThe team of lawyers, which is led by three partners, is also bringing along nine staff. The group, 22 people in total, are all moving from regional Canadian firm Clark Wilson.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
August 27, 2024 | International Edition
McCarthy Tétrault Names Litigation Group Leader as New Firm CEOSunil Kapur takes over the top leadership role at the Canadian firm from Dave Leonard, who steps down at year's end.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
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