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 25, 2022 | International Edition

Cozen O'Connor Continues Canadian Growth Push With IP Litigator Hire

Noelle Engle-Hardy has worked on IP issues for many multi-national firms, including Nintendo, Anheuser-Busch and Radisson Hotels.

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April 19, 2022 | International Edition

McCarthy Tetrault Hires M&A Powerhouse From Davies

Jennifer Longhurst has extensive experience in shareholder activism, M&A and corporate governance in Canada and internationally.

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April 18, 2022 | International Edition

Canada Contemplates Changes to Its Competition Laws

The finance minister mentioned changes in her recent budget announcement but details are still thin.

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April 15, 2022 | International Edition

Formal Probes of Possible Cheaters in Bar Exam Leak Scandal Have Begun

External investigators hired to look into cheating on licensing exams in the Canadian province of Ontario have informed subjects who are under investigation.

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April 06, 2022 | International Edition

Canada Appoints Lawyer as First Sport Integrity Commissioner

Sarah-Eve Pelletier, a lawyer and former Olympian, will investigate claims of abuse and mistreatment of athletes.

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April 06, 2022 | International Edition

Canadian Lawyers Decry Secret Trial

The Canadian appeals court ruling noted no "trace of this trial exists, other than in the minds of the individuals implicated."

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March 31, 2022 | International Edition

'Even Pariahs Have Rights': Court Denies Ogier's Request to Withdraw as Counsel for Sanctioned Russian Bank VTB

The 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.

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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.

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