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].
October 28, 2024 | International Edition
Are More Canadian Lawyers Bailing on Big Law to Found Their Own Firms?Many of this year's new law firm founders are women, who say they were driven by a desire for greater autonomy, flexibility, and the ability to pursue visions they felt were constrained in traditional law firm structures.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
October 17, 2024 | International Edition
'Always Find Ways to Improve': Stikeman Elliott's New Chair on AI, International Growth, Talent, Compensation and Other Legal Industry ChallengesMontreal partner Peter Castiel took on the role of chair at the elite Canadian firm this month.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
October 16, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian Deal-Making at Highest Level in 3 YearsA Bennett Jones report shows Q3 transactions exceeded US$100 billion for the first time ever.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 14, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian Study Reveals Heavy Toll of Legal Work on Mental HealthPhase II of Canadian study on wellness offers detailed recommendations for improving the environment across the legal profession.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
October 10, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian Mining Company Settles Decadelong Lawsuits Over Human Rights Abuses at Former Guatemalan MineNeither the company, Hudbay Minerals, nor lawyers for the13 Mayan plaintiffs would say what prompted the settlement after so many years. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 10, 2024 | International Edition
Osler, A&O Shearman Act for Chevron in Blockbuster $6.5 Billion Canadian Oilsands DivestitureBennett Jones is representing Canadian Natural Resources, which cements its dominant position in Canada's energy market with the acquisition from the U.S.-based energy giant.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 09, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian Judicial Council Urges Caution in New Social Media Guidelines for JudgesThe new guidelines issued by the federal body that oversees the Canadian judiciary offers detailed advice to the nation's judges about safe and appropriate use of social media.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 08, 2024 | International Edition
Law Firm and In-House Salaries on the Rise in Canada, Survey SaysRobert Half Canada's salary guide projects legal employers are on track to raise pay by 2% in 2025.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 08, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian Firms Act as Families Sue Hamas for $250M Over October 7 AttacksThe lawsuit, filed on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel, seeks compensation under Canada's Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 01, 2024 | International Edition
Corporate Partner Takes Over Leadership of Dentons' Ottawa OfficeChase Irwin will continue to serve clients in the startup community in Ottawa while taking the helm at the firm's office in the Canadian capital.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
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