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].
May 31, 2024 | International Edition
Report: Toronto Law Students Did Not Breach School's Code of Conduct With Pro-Palestinian LetterAn external review at Toronto Metropolitan University concluded the students' letter was "harsh" and "aggressive" in tone but a "valid" exercise of their freedom of speech.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
May 30, 2024 | International Edition
Borden Ladner Gervais Appoints First Canadian Law Firm Chief Artificial Intelligence OfficerLisa Chamandy, who was previously the firm's chief knowledge and innovation officer, will lead the firm's AI strategy.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
May 29, 2024 | International Edition
7 More Canadian Schools and Boards Sue Social Media Giants, Seek $2.6B in DamagesThe latest lawsuits are in addition to four launched in March asking for CA$4.55 billion to compensate for damages resulting from students' addiction to platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
May 28, 2024 | International Edition
Miller Thomson Grows by 5, Including 3 From Norton Rose in VancouverThe new hires are part of the 10-office Canadian firm's ongoing expansion plans.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
May 23, 2024 | International Edition
It's a Spring Fever of Lateral Partner Moves at Big Canadian FirmsAt least eight partners in cities across the country have joined new firms just this week.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
May 22, 2024 | International Edition
Partner at Canadian Firm Resigns Amid Furor Over 'Deeply Disturbing' Sexist EmailRob Rakochey quit his Calgary firm after a misogynist and anti-trans email he sent became public.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
May 21, 2024 | International Edition
Osler Lands Prominent Canadian Privacy Law Partners From Borden Ladner GervaisEloise Gratton, who moves along with colleague Francois Joli-Coeur, becomes co-chair of Osler's privacy and data management practice group.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
May 15, 2024 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Names Longtime Corporate Lawyer as New Managing Partner in MontrealNicolas Labrecque replaces Luc Morin, who was recently appointed as a judge.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
May 14, 2024 | International Edition
Bennett Jones Names New Office Leaders in Vancouver, Montreal, and TorontoAll three new managing partners will continue to practice while running their offices.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
May 07, 2024 | International Edition
Gowling WLG Snags Former Top Lawyer From Canada's Largest Alcohol RetailerJulie Lane spent more than two decades at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and joins the firm's food and beverage group.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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