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].
May 02, 2022 | International Edition
New Toronto Partner 'Signals Continued Growth' for Ogletree Deakins in CanadaKathryn Bird joins the global labor and employment firm after almost 15 years at a Canadian boutique firm.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
April 28, 2022 | International Edition
Longtime Norton Rose Fulbright Canada Partner Is Retiring, Joining Arbitration-Focused ChambersAfter 35 years, Pierre Bienvenu says he's looking forward to pursuing a new chapter "unhampered by conflicts" of working in a large law firm.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
April 28, 2022 | International Edition
Norton Rose Canada Names New Managing Partner in MontrealLuc Morin is the team leader of the firm's Canadian bankruptcy and insolvency practice. The firm has also hired former diplomat Nadir Patel in Canada's capital as a strategic adviser.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
April 25, 2022 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Continues Canadian Growth Push With IP Litigator HireNoelle Engle-Hardy has worked on IP issues for many multi-national firms, including Nintendo, Anheuser-Busch and Radisson Hotels.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
April 19, 2022 | International Edition
McCarthy Tetrault Hires M&A Powerhouse From DaviesJennifer Longhurst has extensive experience in shareholder activism, M&A and corporate governance in Canada and internationally.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
April 18, 2022 | International Edition
Canada Contemplates Changes to Its Competition LawsThe finance minister mentioned changes in her recent budget announcement but details are still thin.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
April 15, 2022 | International Edition
Formal Probes of Possible Cheaters in Bar Exam Leak Scandal Have BegunExternal investigators hired to look into cheating on licensing exams in the Canadian province of Ontario have informed subjects who are under investigation.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
April 06, 2022 | International Edition
Canada Appoints Lawyer as First Sport Integrity CommissionerSarah-Eve Pelletier, a lawyer and former Olympian, will investigate claims of abuse and mistreatment of athletes.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
April 06, 2022 | International Edition
Canadian Lawyers Decry Secret TrialThe Canadian appeals court ruling noted no "trace of this trial exists, other than in the minds of the individuals implicated."
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
March 31, 2022 | International Edition
'Even Pariahs Have Rights': Court Denies Ogier's Request to Withdraw as Counsel for Sanctioned Russian Bank VTBThe offshore law firm said it is worried about reputational risk if it continued to represent the bank. It also said it is concerned that sanctions will prevent it from receiving payment for its work.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
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