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 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

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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

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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

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February 25, 2022 | International Edition

Into the Future: IP Firm Launches Quantum Technology Practice Group

Canada's Bereskin & Parr heads into a new frontier with a formal team focusing on cutting-edge and groundbreaking tech.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

February 18, 2022 | International Edition

Court Freezes Millions in Canadian Trucker Convoy's Donated Cash and Cryptocurrency

The first civil order freezing cryptocurrency in Canada comes amid weeks of chaos on the streets of the country's capital.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

February 17, 2022 | International Edition

'We Must Do More': Canadian Top Law Firms Call on Government to Honor Its Promise to Resettle Afghans

Dozens of lawyers, judges and others who worked for the Canadian government and its allies are still in hiding or facing threats of retaliation from the Taliban, the law firms said.

By Gail J. Cohen

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