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 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

4 minute read

July 19, 2021 | International Edition

McCarthy Tétrault Brings in 2 Heavy-Hitting Tax Partners

With tax issues becoming more complex, firms are hiring lawyers who offer extensive experience to help clients navigate Canada's tax landscape.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

July 16, 2021 | International Edition

Cassels Brock Hires 2 Partners From Rival Canadian Firms

Peter Snell joins the franchise team in Vancouver and Sandra Gogal in Toronto brings a wealth of Indigenous law experience.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

July 12, 2021 | International Edition

Canadian Firm Fasken Martineau Cracks Global Top 20 Mergermarket M&A Rankings

The two biggest Canadian deals this year so far—Canadian National Railway's takeover of Kansas City Southern Railway, and Rogers Communications acquisition of Shaw Communications—created work for a number of firms, pushing them up in the league table rankings.

By Gail J. Cohen

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