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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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 Challenges

Montreal 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 Years

A 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 Health

Phase 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 Mine

Neither 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 Divestiture

Bennett 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 Judges

The 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 Says

Robert 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 Attacks

The 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