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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January 17, 2025 | International Edition

Mintz Adds 3 New Partners in Toronto, Bringing Its Canadian Office Lawyer Head Count To 35

The Boston-founded firm continues to grow its first non-U.S. office and snag lawyers from top firms like Torys, Lerners, and Wildeboer Dellecle

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

January 14, 2025 | International Edition

Cassels Brock Takes Centre Stage in Landmark Canadian Securities Law Case

Canada’s Supreme Court case could redefine the concept of “material change” and how public companies communicate with shareholders, reshaping corporate governance, disclosure practices, and investor relations, particularly in industries with ongoing operational risks like mining.

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

January 13, 2025 | International Edition

Bennett Jones Securities Partner Alan Gardner Remembered as a Brilliant Lawyer & Mentor

The Toronto securities lawyer passed away on January 5 after a long fight with lung disease.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

January 06, 2025 | International Edition

Trudeau to Resign at Key Point in Relationship With US

“We're looking down the barrel of a 25% tariff across the board, which would be literally the single most devastating thing to hit the Canadian economy,” John Baird, now a senior advisor at Bennett Jones.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read