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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April 10, 2024 | International Edition

Former Dentons Canada Tax Partner Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison

Étienne Gadbois, a now disbarred tax lawyer, also faces fines and two years of probation over fraud, criminal breach of trust and obstructing justice charges.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

April 08, 2024 | International Edition

Veteran IP Lawyer Tapped as Managing Director for IPH Limited Canadian Member Firm

Dario Pietrantonio has been with Quebec-based ROBIC for 30 years in various leadership roles.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

April 02, 2024 | International Edition

Veteran International Tax Partner Jumps to McCarthy Tétrault in Toronto and Calgary

Drew Morier has more than two decades of experience advising Canadian and international clients in complex transactions.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

April 01, 2024 | International Edition

Blakes, Allen & Overy, and Wachtell Steer Largest Bank Deal in Canadian History

Ahead of the deal, in which royal Bank of Canada aquired HSBC's Canadian operations, the bank expanded the responsibilities of chief legal officer Maria Douvas, to also oversee enterprise strategy, procurement, corporate real estate, climate and the chief data office.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

March 28, 2024 | International Edition

4 Canadian School Boards Sue Social Media Giants for $4.55 Billion in Damages

Lawsuits claim addictiveness of platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok have 'rewired' the way kids think causing massive strains on educators. Similar lawsuits have been filed in the U.S.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

March 27, 2024 | International Edition

Torys, Willkie Farr, and Stikemans Steer CA$5B Fairstone Bank and Home Trust Merger

The merger will create the leading alternative lender in Canada.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

March 24, 2024 | International Edition

In-House Counsel Experiencing Increase in Stress and Anxiety, Canadian Survey Finds

More responsibilities and heavier workloads are "raising red flags" over lawyer burnout and wellness issues.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

March 20, 2024 | International Edition

Dentons Canada Loses Five-Lawyer Banking and Finance Team to McMillan

Four partners are joining the firm's Calgary office, while an associate from the team will be based in Vancouver. At least one other Dentons lawyer, as well as some clerks and paralegals, are expected to move to McMillan soon.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

March 19, 2024 | International Edition

Roy McMurtry Remembered as a 'Giant' in Canadian Law and Politics

The former attorney general of the province of Ontario was instrumental in setting up the legal aid system and presiding over the landmark case that legalized same-sex marriage in Canada, one of the first countries to do so.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

March 18, 2024 | International Edition

DLA Piper Hires Former Hong Kong Office Head of Canada's McMillan

Law firms Borden Ladner, Osler Hoskin and Dentons Canada have also brought on new partners in Canada.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

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