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].
October 12, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian Law Firm Opens Office on First Nations TerritoryFasken's newest location on the Tsuut'ina Nation lands will also serve as a recruiting and training ground for Indigenous employees.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 10, 2023 | International Edition
Canada's Fasken Elects Its First New Managing Partner in 9 YearsMartin Denyes takes over the lead management role in January after 13 years as a regional managing partner.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 02, 2023 | International Edition
Defying Convention, US-Based Mintz Levin Grows Again in TorontoThe addition of Anthony De Fazekas and Mervyn Allen means that, since March, the firm has brought its Canadian contingent to 24 lawyers.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 27, 2023 | International Edition
Former Minister of Energy and Environment in Canada's Oil & Gas Region Joins Borden Ladner GervaisPrior to her stint in politics, Sonya Savage worked in policy and government relations in the energy industry.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 26, 2023 | International Edition
Mintz's Toronto Office Nabs Another Partner From Dentons, Continuing Its Canadian ExpansionAlex North is the 21st lawyer to join Mintz's Canadian office since it opened six months ago.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
September 22, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian Firm 'Walking the Talk' With Comprehensive New Sustainability PolicyCain Lamarre, which has 14 offices in the province of Quebec, wants to set a new standard for law firm sustainability programs.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 12, 2023 | International Edition
Norton Rose Names Class Action Litigator as New Canadian Managing PartnerJennifer Teskey takes over the role Jan. 1 from incumbent Charles Hurdon.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 06, 2023 | International Edition
Canada's Fasken Grows Emerging Tech Practice With Hire From BlakesMarc Shewchun is the Canadian firm's third significant hire in just over a week.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 05, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian Legal Tech Companies CiteRight and Jurisage to MergeThe merger of the two companies will create a comprehensive, integrated legal research and drafting solution that is available in Canada and will soon also be available in the U.S.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
August 31, 2023 | International Edition
Toronto Law School to Return $450,000 Donation to Amazon Amid Criticism Over TransparencyThe money to fund research on antitrust and competition issues came at a time when the Canadian government has been taking a hard look at the anti-competitive conduct of e-retailers.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
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