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].
January 19, 2023 | International Edition
2 Retired Canadian Chief Justices Find Second Act in Mediation and ArbitrationFormer chief justice of the Superior Court of Quebec Jacques Fournier has joined the disputes group at Borden Ladner Gervais, while former chief justice of the province of Ontario, George Strathy, has joined the chambers Arbitration Place.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
January 18, 2023 | International Edition
McCarthy Tétrault Partner Joins Competition Bureau's Legal Unit as Senior GCDonald Houston has extensive competition law and litigation experience in Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
January 17, 2023 | International Edition
New Forms of AI Open Up a World of Opportunities for Legal ResearchersA Canadian law professor used Open AI's GPT-3 platform—the same program that has been used to write "plausible" legal memos and recently passed the multiple choice portion of the American Multistate Bar Examination—to examine court decisions in Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
January 12, 2023 | International Edition
Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure to Buoy Canadian Law Firms in 2023Law firm leaders say there's a "strong appetite to deploy capital" but more coherent public policy is needed to encourage Canadian investment.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
January 11, 2023 | International Edition
3 Atlantic Canadian Law Firms Combine to Create a 'Rightsized' Midsize FirmClient needs and economic realities led to the merger of the trio of Halifax firms.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
January 05, 2023 | Law.com
How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Invest in Your Own Learning and Development,' Says Kate Broer of Dentons"Invest in your own learning and development. Be curious. Ask key questions about the business of the firm and, in particular, learn how the money works."
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
January 03, 2023 | International Edition
'Being Authentic': Good Mentors, Strong Supports, Broad Experiences Underpin Career of Lerners' New Firm ChairCynthia Kuehl takes the helm of the regional Canadian firm with an all-female leadership team.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
December 21, 2022 | International Edition
First Black Chief Justice Appointed to Canada's Busiest CourtOntario Chief Justice Michael Tulloch has been a judge since 2003 and was also the first Black Canadian to sit on any appellate court in the country.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
December 20, 2022 | International Edition
Spate of Year-End Canadian Partner Moves at Gowling WLG, Dentons, and Baker McKenzieCross-border and 'future-focused' practice areas are at the heart of the latest round of laterals.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
December 16, 2022 | International Edition
Report Shows Positive Outlook for Cross-Border M&A in 2023Technology, media and telecommunications will continue to be the most appealing sector for cross-border deals, followed by financial services and pharma, medical and biotech.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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