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].
July 26, 2024 | International Edition
Norton Rose Launches Global Online Guide on the IP of AILawyers and technologists from around the world spent a year creating the guide to help clients stay abreast of using new technology in their businesses.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
July 26, 2024 | International Edition
Canada's Biggest Grocer Agrees to $500 Million Settlement in Bread Price-Fixing SchemeThe settlement still requires a formalized agreement between the parties and court approval scheduled for later in the year, which will also finalize court-approved expenses and lawyers' fees.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
July 22, 2024 | International Edition
Legal Regulator Angers Lawyers After Issuing Only 6-Month Suspension for Lawyer Who Punched Trainee in GroinA Canadian immigration lawyer was slapped with a six-month suspension for assaulting a junior even though it's the fourth time he's been disciplined for misconduct.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
July 16, 2024 | International Edition
Former Dentons Partner Rejoins Firm After Stint at Hydro-QuébecAlexandre-Philippe Avard returns to firm in the litigation group at its Montreal office.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
July 15, 2024 | International Edition
McCarthy, Blakes, A&O Shearman and Davis Polk Advise on $3.4B Sale of Iconic Canadian Steel Business to US Steel ProducerUnder the deal, Stelco will keep its headquarters in Canada and will retain Canadian representation on its management team.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
July 07, 2024 | International Edition
Overhaul of Canada's Competition Regime a 'Revolution,' Not a Mere TuneupAn overhaul of Canada's competition laws has created uncertainty and unpredictability, and lawyers say it could chill business growth and investment.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
July 04, 2024 | International Edition
Blakes and McCarthys Advise on $1.35B Canadian Medical Testing Lab Sale to Quest DiagnosticsMajor pension plan OMERS to sell off LifeLabs, which it has owned since 2007.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
July 02, 2024 | International Edition
Growing Littler Toronto Office Gets 5-Lawyer BoostLatest hires at global labor and employment firm part of post-holiday burst of lawyer moves across Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
July 02, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian University Suing Individual Protesters for Damage Over Pro-Palestine EncampmentsA Baker McKenzie team has taken a unique tack in the university's efforts to deal with student activists taking over university property.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
June 23, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian Lawyers Eyeing 'Robust' Deal Scene for Rest of 2024Interest rate stability and a relatively weak currency are laying the foundation for an uptick in activity.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
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