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 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
August 22, 2024 | International Edition
Australia's IPH Group Takes Over Fourth Canadian IP Law FirmBereskin & Parr will merge with Smart & Biggar, which IPH purchased in 2022.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
August 20, 2024 | International Edition
IPH Group Appoints First Canadian Regional CEOStuart Wood's new role is part of the Australian-based intellectual property group's move to a more agile, regional governance structure.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
August 14, 2024 | International Edition
3 Law Firms Advise on South African Miner's $2.16B Purchase of Canadian Project, Mining Sector Faces 2 Court ChallengesA Chinese company and a group of First Nations launch mining-related challenges in Canadian courts.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
August 11, 2024 | International Edition
Former McMillan CEO Joins Construction Giant Aecon in Executive RoleTim Murphy leaves the Canadian law firm after 18 years to take on the position of executive vice president and chief strategic affairs officer.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
August 08, 2024 | International Edition
Former McCarthy Tétrault Partner Wins Unfair-Dismissal CaseThe firm failed to convince a U.K. Employment Tribunal that it fired Allan Reason because it didn't have enough disputes work.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
August 07, 2024 | International Edition
McMillan Brings on Former Bennett Jones Vancouver Leader, McCarthy Tétrault Hires From Sullivan Cromwell and Bennett JonesMcMillan's hire will lead the firm's environmental, social and governance and sustainability group and serve in the newly created role of "client relationship ambassador."
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
August 05, 2024 | International Edition
Environmental Group Launches Greenwashing Complaints Against Lululemon in France and CanadaAs competition regimes around the world look to rein in deceptive environmental claims, multinationals are likely to face investigations in multiple jurisdictions.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
August 04, 2024 | International Edition
Tenure Limits and Ethics Guidelines at the US Supreme Court? Just Look at Canada!Judges on Canada's top court have to retire at age 75 and they adhere to stated ethical principles and guidelines.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
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