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Gail J. Cohen

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].

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February 20, 2024 | International Edition

Air Canada Argues Lying AI Chatbot Was a Separate Legal Entity—and Loses

A small claims court judge has ordered the airline to pay up in the wake of what he called the company's "remarkable submission."

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

February 15, 2024 | International Edition

The Cross-Border Lawyers Who Helped Launch the New Pro Women's Hockey League

Former Boston Red Sox General Counsel Jen Flynn and Chris Burkett, former head of legal for Deloitte Canada, are now key figures guiding the new Professional Women's Hockey League.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

February 15, 2024 | International Edition

The Cross-Border Lawyers Who Helped Launch the New Pro Women's Hockey League

Former Boston Red Sox General Counsel Jen Flynn and Chris Burkett, former head of legal for Deloitte Canada, are now key figures guiding the new Professional Women's Hockey League.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

February 14, 2024 | International Edition

Canadian Judge Says Government Has 'Failed' Canadians by Leaving Dozens of Judicial Vacancies Unfilled

A Federal Court judge has called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government to take action to reduce the number of unfilled seats on superior court benches.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

February 05, 2024 | International Edition

Who's Who of Canada's Defense Bar Representing NHL Players Accused of Sexual Assault

Criminal charges against five hockey players, including four who now play in the NHL, stem from an incident in 2018.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

February 05, 2024 | International Edition

Who's Who of Canada's Defense Bar Representing NHL Players Accused of Sexual Assault

Criminal charges against five hockey players, including four who now play in the NHL, stem from an incident in 2018.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

February 05, 2024 | International Edition

Global Antitrust Authorities Will Aggressively Target Labor, AI and Consumer Goods in 2024, Report Says

The study, by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, also shows competition enforcers are "back," and are carrying out more coordinated "dawn raids."

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

February 05, 2024 | International Edition

Global Antitrust Authorities Will Aggressively Target Labor, AI and Consumer Goods in 2024, Report Says

The study, by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, also shows competition enforcers are "back," and are carrying out more coordinated "dawn raids."

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

February 02, 2024 | International Edition

Montreal Moves: KPMG Acquires 10-Lawyer Firm in Montreal, DLA Piper Hires Real Estate Litigation Partner

Sweibel Novek Rabbat brings tax, estates and trust services expertise to the Big Four's legal presence in Canada's French-speaking province.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

January 29, 2024 | International Edition

Cozen O'Connor Brings On Its First Real Estate Lawyers in Canada

Three lawyers from Minden Gross, which is closing its doors, will join the Toronto office, reuniting with a group of their former corporate law colleagues.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read