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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March 28, 2022 | International Edition

Ontario Law Society Greenlights Former Homegrown Terrorist's Bid to Practice Law

Saad Gaya, who served nearly 10 years in prison for participating in a failed terrorist plot, had the support of professors, police, imams, and other lawyers at his "good character" hearing as part of his call to the bar application.

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

March 21, 2022 | International Edition

Cozen O'Connor Takes Aim at Top-Tier Canadian Firms as It Continues Expansion in Canada

A trio of lawyers has joined the firm's Vancouver office from Miller Thomson, which lost five lawyers to Cozen earlier this month.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

March 21, 2022 | International Edition

Cozen O'Connor Takes Aim at Top-Tier Canadian Firms as It Continues Expansion in Canada

A trio of lawyers has joined the firm's Vancouver office from Miller Thomson, which lost five lawyers to Cozen earlier this month.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

March 14, 2022 | International Edition

Rescheduled Bar Exam to be Held Only in Person and on Paper After Online Test Was Leaked

Many candidates are not happy about the rescheduled exams. The new dates fall during Ramadan, making it difficult for those who observe the Islamic holiday. Candidates are also upset that they will be required to travel to Toronto to take the tests in person.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

March 10, 2022 | International Edition

Canadian Immigration Lawyers Mobilizing to Assist Influx of Ukrainians

The Canadian bar has a history of banding together during crises to help migrants get to Canada under special government programs.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

March 06, 2022 | International Edition

Bar Exam Canceled Last Minute Due to Leak of Questions

More than 1,100 students in the Canadian province of Ontario have been told the exams are being put on hold while the Law Society investigates a breach.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

March 03, 2022 | International Edition

Litigation Boutique Brings on New COO With Big Law Expertise

Tracie Crook oversaw a multiyear transformation program that helped drive collaboration and innovation at her former Canadian firm.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

March 01, 2022 | International Edition

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Sparks Public, Internal Spat at Norton Rose Fulbright

A memo from the firm's global leadership instructed lawyers to refrain from commenting about Russia and Ukraine. But the chair of the firm's Canadian arm took to social media, stating unequivocally that all partners and colleagues should speak out.

By Gail J. Cohen

6 minute read