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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October 14, 2024 | International Edition

Canadian Study Reveals Heavy Toll of Legal Work on Mental Health

Phase II of Canadian study on wellness offers detailed recommendations for improving the environment across the legal profession.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

October 10, 2024 | International Edition

Canadian Mining Company Settles Decadelong Lawsuits Over Human Rights Abuses at Former Guatemalan Mine

Neither the company, Hudbay Minerals, nor lawyers for the13 Mayan plaintiffs would say what prompted the settlement after so many years. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

October 10, 2024 | International Edition

Osler, A&O Shearman Act for Chevron in Blockbuster $6.5 Billion Canadian Oilsands Divestiture

Bennett Jones is representing Canadian Natural Resources, which cements its dominant position in Canada's energy market with the acquisition from the U.S.-based energy giant.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

October 09, 2024 | International Edition

Canadian Judicial Council Urges Caution in New Social Media Guidelines for Judges

The new guidelines issued by the federal body that oversees the Canadian judiciary offers detailed advice to the nation's judges about safe and appropriate use of social media.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

October 08, 2024 | International Edition

Law Firm and In-House Salaries on the Rise in Canada, Survey Says

Robert Half Canada's salary guide projects legal employers are on track to raise pay by 2% in 2025.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

October 08, 2024 | International Edition

Canadian Firms Act as Families Sue Hamas for $250M Over October 7 Attacks

The lawsuit, filed on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel, seeks compensation under Canada's Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

October 01, 2024 | International Edition

Corporate Partner Takes Over Leadership of Dentons' Ottawa Office

Chase Irwin will continue to serve clients in the startup community in Ottawa while taking the helm at the firm's office in the Canadian capital.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

September 26, 2024 | International Edition

As Middle East Conflict Continues, Bar Groups Urge Law Firms to Uphold Inclusive and Fair Hiring Practices During Recruitment Season

Reports 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 Survey

Results 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 Montreal

A 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

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