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].
August 24, 2021 | International Edition
Changing Tide Leads Many Canadian Law Firms to Institute Vaccine MandatesOthers are still weighing their options but a full return to the office isn't in the cards any time soon.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
August 23, 2021 | International Edition
Fasken Nabs Infrastructure Partner With Extensive US and Canadian ExperienceAdam Lewinberg, who has worked on a wide variety of public-private partnership infrastructure deals on both sides of the border, joins as both countries are expected to increase spending on public-private infrastructure projects.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
August 18, 2021 | International Edition
Toronto Corporate Law Boutique First to Require Vaccinations for Return to OfficeThe managing partner of Canada's Wildeboer Dellelce said making COVID vaccinations mandatory is the fastest way to get "back to normal."
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
August 18, 2021 | International Edition
Top Quebec Firm to Merge With BoutiqueSéguin Racine will join Langlois Lawyers in September.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
August 17, 2021 | International Edition
With COVID Spreading, Law Firms Turn to Rapid Screening Program for Office ReturnA 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 ReturnHybrid 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 OfficeLaesha 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 PandemicMarc 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: SurveyPandemic-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 PartnersWith 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
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