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Gail J. Cohen

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 25, 2023 | International Edition

Former Senior Finance Ministry Adviser Returns as Counsel to Borden Ladner Gervais

Kent Howie was at BLG for more than 26 years before moving to the government of Canada.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

August 22, 2023 | International Edition

Canadian IP Firm Smart & Biggar Gets Bigger With Merger

The 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

4 minute read

August 22, 2023 | International Edition

Bennett Jones Grabs Partner From Blake Cassels for New Montreal Office

Yannick Beaudoin has been part of some of the biggest infrastructure and financing projects in the region.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

August 17, 2023 | International Edition

AI Creating Buzz But Not Kickstarting Tech Startups in Canada

Existing companies, however, are seeing lots of opportunities and working with clients to finetune products.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

August 14, 2023 | International Edition

Longtime Bank GC to Join Thomson Reuters

Norie Campbell will be the CLO of the Canadian-based technology and media company as of Sept. 5.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

August 08, 2023 | International Edition

Canadian News Groups Call on Competition Bureau to Investigate Meta

Publishers 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 Team

Partner 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-Chair

The Canadian firm has also brought on new partners in real estate and IP.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

July 30, 2023 | International Edition

Canadian Regulators Leading Way on Comprehensive Crypto Rules

Consumer protection and stability for the financial services sector is at the core of evolving regulations in many sectors.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

July 24, 2023 | International Edition

Cozen O'Connor Taps New Lead for Canadian Life Sciences and Tech Team

Atoussa Mahmoudpour joins the Vancouver office in the firm's latest buildout in Canada.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read


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