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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August 23, 2021 | International Edition

Fasken Nabs Infrastructure Partner With Extensive US and Canadian Experience

Adam Lewinberg, who has worked on a wide variety of public-private partnership infrastructure deals on both sides of the border, joins as both countries are expected to increase spending on public-private infrastructure projects.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

August 18, 2021 | International Edition

Toronto Corporate Law Boutique First to Require Vaccinations for Return to Office

The managing partner of Canada's Wildeboer Dellelce said making COVID vaccinations mandatory is the fastest way to get "back to normal."

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

August 18, 2021 | International Edition

Top Quebec Firm to Merge With Boutique

Séguin Racine will join Langlois Lawyers in September.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

August 17, 2021 | International Edition

With COVID Spreading, Law Firms Turn to Rapid Screening Program for Office Return

A handful of law firms are participating in a Canada-wide program that's both free and easy to administer.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

August 06, 2021 | International Edition

Canadian Firms Aim to Get More People in the Office by Early September but None Yet Committing to a Full Return

Hybrid models appear to be the standard and with relatively high vaccination rates, along with privacy concerns, none are mandating vaccines.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

August 03, 2021 | International Edition

Cozen O'Connor Adds Former Canadian Government Securities Litigator to Vancouver Office

Laesha Smith is the firm's most recent hire in British Columbia as it continues to expand in the Canadian market.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

July 28, 2021 | International Edition

'The Challenge is the Rebuild': Air Canada's New CLO on Piloting His Team Out of the Pandemic

Marc Barbeau spent his whole career at one law firm but is keen to take on the post-pandemic challenges at Canada's largest airline.

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

July 20, 2021 | International Edition

Large Percentage of In-House Counsel Experienced Increased Stress and Anxiety Levels in the Last Year: Survey

Pandemic-related work stress levels were even higher in more junior team members, according to a Canadian Corporate Counsel Association/Mondaq survey.

By Gail J. Cohen

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