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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December 27, 2023 | International Edition

Canadian Deal Lawyers Confident Transactions Will Pick Up in 2024

While 2023 had fewer transactions than the past few years, they were more complex and required more lawyer hours to complete.

By Gail J. Cohen

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December 14, 2023 | International Edition

Majority of Lawyers Experienced Incivility Over the Last Year: Report

A Toronto Lawyers Association survey shows almost 70% of respondents say they had experienced or witnessed uncivil behavior from another lawyer.

By Gail J. Cohen

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December 07, 2023 | International Edition

More Than 80 Canadian Law Firms Urge Law School Deans to Take Firm Stance Against Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Racism

The letter states that educators have a responsibility to balance the free exchange of ideas with the respect, safety and security of its students.

By Gail J. Cohen

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December 06, 2023 | International Edition

Canadian Law Firm Wins Libel Suit Against Former Client Who Posted Negative Online Review

A Toronto-area personal injury firm's court victory highlights how commentators can pay a price for venting online.

By Gail J. Cohen

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December 04, 2023 | International Edition

Seasoned Tax Litigator Joins McCarthy Tétrault From Osler in Toronto

Al-Nawaz Nanji has more than two decades of experience resolving tax disputes.

By Gail J. Cohen

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December 01, 2023 | International Edition

Canadian Court Overturns Sanctions Imposed on Aspiring Lawyers Accused of Cheating on Bar Exam

A three-judge panel said the Law Society of Ontario overrode would-be lawyers' fundamental right to procedural fairness.

By Gail J. Cohen

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November 29, 2023 | International Edition

Canada and Google Reach $100M Deal Over Contentious Online News Act

The agreement means Canadians' access to news on Google's search platform won't be cut off.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

November 22, 2023 | International Edition

Why In-House Skills Translate Well to Life as a Judge, According to Top Canada Justice

Justice Michelle O'Bonsawin is Canada's first indigenous supreme court judge and the first in-house lawyer to be appointed to the country's top court.

By Gail J. Cohen

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