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].
August 25, 2023 | International Edition
Former Senior Finance Ministry Adviser Returns as Counsel to Borden Ladner GervaisKent Howie was at BLG for more than 26 years before moving to the government of Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
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August 22, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian IP Firm Smart & Biggar Gets Bigger With MergerThe IPH Group-affiliated firm will combine with former competitor Ridout & Maybee, cementing its position as the largest IP shop in Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
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August 22, 2023 | International Edition
Bennett Jones Grabs Partner From Blake Cassels for New Montreal OfficeYannick Beaudoin has been part of some of the biggest infrastructure and financing projects in the region.
By Gail J. Cohen
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August 17, 2023 | International Edition
AI Creating Buzz But Not Kickstarting Tech Startups in CanadaExisting companies, however, are seeing lots of opportunities and working with clients to finetune products.
By Gail J. Cohen
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August 14, 2023 | International Edition
Longtime Bank GC to Join Thomson ReutersNorie Campbell will be the CLO of the Canadian-based technology and media company as of Sept. 5.
By Gail J. Cohen
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August 08, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian News Groups Call on Competition Bureau to Investigate MetaPublishers and broadcasters want the watchdog agency to stop the social media giant from blocking news on Facebook and Instagram in Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
August 03, 2023 | International Edition
Former Insurance Company In-House Counsel to Lead BLG's Insurance TeamPartner Rick Da Costa joins the firm's financial services group in Toronto.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
August 03, 2023 | International Edition
Osler Names Toronto M&A Partner as New Firm Co-ChairThe Canadian firm has also brought on new partners in real estate and IP.
By Gail J. Cohen
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July 30, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian Regulators Leading Way on Comprehensive Crypto RulesConsumer protection and stability for the financial services sector is at the core of evolving regulations in many sectors.
By Gail J. Cohen
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July 24, 2023 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Taps New Lead for Canadian Life Sciences and Tech TeamAtoussa Mahmoudpour joins the Vancouver office in the firm's latest buildout in Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
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