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].
August 01, 2022 | International Edition
Interest Rate Jitters, Summer Break Slowing Down Deal Activity in CanadaM&A activity is likely to continue to be slower than last year, but insolvency lawyers are getting ready for a substantial increase in work.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
July 28, 2022 | International Edition
Two Managing Partners Are Better Than OneThe mid-size Canadian firm WeirFoulds has set its sights on long-term goals with co-leaders who will have time to both manage and continue to practice law.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
July 27, 2022 | International Edition
Doug Mitchell, 'Titan' of Canadian Law and Sport, Passes Away at 83Mitchell was instrumental in creating the law firm Borden Ladner Gervais and was a team owner and former player in the Canadian Football League.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
July 21, 2022 | International Edition
From Kabul to Calgary: An Afghan Law Student's Dangerous JourneyAlmost a year after the fall of Kabul, Shakira Yazdani arrived in Calgary, thanks to support from lawyers and a law professor. But she's one of the lucky ones. Other Afghans at the law firm she worked at in Afghanistan are still in hiding, waiting to hear about their visa status.
By Gail J. Cohen
6 minute read
July 19, 2022 | International Edition
Borden Ladner Gervais Appoints Calgary Corporate Partner as Chair of Firm's Partnership BoardJoel Jones will lead the 11-member board, which provides overall direction, oversight, and governance of the firm.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
July 18, 2022 | International Edition
International and Regional Cooperation Key to Successful Challenge of Anti-LGTBQ Laws in Antigua and BarbudaToronto-based WeirFoulds partner Nadia Chiesa is providing significant litigation support to constitutional challenges in five Caribbean nations.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
July 18, 2022 | International Edition
Labor Lawyer George Avraam Named as New Baker McKenzie Toronto Managing PartnerHis appointment is part of firm-wide leadership announcements across its global offices.
By Gail J. Cohen
1 minute read
July 13, 2022 | International Edition
Canadian Law Firm Requests Judicial Review of Government Decision to Return Nord Stream 1 TurbinesA Ukrainian diaspora group says the special export permit contravenes Canada's sanctions regime against Russia.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
July 12, 2022 | International Edition
Amendments to Canada's Competition Act Give Authorities More TeethThe latest changes included in an omnibus bill involved no public consultation, but a second round of changes to the act should reflect wider input.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
June 29, 2022 | International Edition
EY Canada to Bring More Legal Work In-House, Says Incoming Chief Legal CounselOn July 1, Shara Roy officially takes the reins from Doris Stamml, who is retiring after 34 years at the Big Four firm's Toronto office.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
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