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].
July 02, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian University Suing Individual Protesters for Damage Over Pro-Palestine EncampmentsA Baker McKenzie team has taken a unique tack in the university's efforts to deal with student activists taking over university property.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
June 23, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian Lawyers Eyeing 'Robust' Deal Scene for Rest of 2024Interest rate stability and a relatively weak currency are laying the foundation for an uptick in activity.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
June 18, 2024 | International Edition
Littler Brings In Third Toronto Partner in Two MonthsSpring lateral frenzy has slowed down a bit but Littler Mendelson, Gowling WLG, and Borden Ladner Gervais have all welcomed new lawyers in the last week.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
June 14, 2024 | International Edition
4 Firms Take Lead Role in CA$5 Billion Bank Tie-UpNational Bank of Canada is acquiring Canadian Western Bank in the second big bank deal in the country this year.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
June 11, 2024 | International Edition
Use of Arbitration to Resolve Commercial Disputes Growing in Canada, Report ShowsCourt backlogs, as well as an attractive environment and experienced practitioners, are behind the increased use of alternative dispute resolution in the country.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
June 10, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian Judge Rules Ukrainian Airline Was Negligent for Letting Doomed Flight Take Off From TehranThe judgment means compensation for families of victims can exceed the $180,000 per passenger set out by Montreal Convention rules.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
June 10, 2024 | International Edition
Another Judge to Leave Hong Kong's Top CourtCanada's former chief justice, Beverley McLachlin, said she will retire at the end of her term in July. Her announcement comes days after two British judges quit over concerns about the political situation in Hong Kong.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
June 09, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian In-House Counsel Salaries Up 9%, Report ShowsThe annual report still shows a wide, but slightly smaller gap between male and female corporate lawyers' base salaries compared with last year.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
June 06, 2024 | International Edition
Ontario Bar Association Launches Novel AI Initiative to Boost Use in Everyday PracticeLegal tech guru Colin Lachance will be the association's innovator-in-residence, leading a year-long program to get lawyers to better understand and implement artificial intelligence.
By Gail J. Cohen
8 minute read
June 05, 2024 | International Edition
Hiring of Law Firm Associates in Canada Remains Strong but Salaries Not Rising SignificantlyMost of the large firms have hired back more than 70% of their articling students this year, which is on track or better than 2023, according to Precedent magazine, which has been tracking hirebacks in the Toronto market.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
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