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].
December 17, 2024 | International Edition
Spiegel Sohmer & Ravinsky Ryan Lemoine Merge Their Tax Firms in Montreal, CanadaThe tax specialists will form a 75-lawyer firm under the new banner Spiegel Ryan on January 1.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
December 12, 2024 | International Edition
Whitelaw Twining Growing to Four Offices with New Montreal LocationDWF Group’s Canadian arm will join forces with 16-lawyer firm Bélanger Sauvé on January 1.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
December 11, 2024 | International Edition
Canadians Mourn the Loss of Two Esteemed Legal Professionals: Alan Young and Jason MoyseYoung was a celebrated criminal lawyer, legal scholar, and social justice activist. Moyse was a leader in the legal innovation space.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
December 10, 2024 | International Edition
Pay Is No. 1 Reason Associates Stay at Their Firm, Says New Study of Canadian LawyersNALP Foundation’s “stay study” also found associates on hybrid schedules were the most engaged and reported the most positive work experiences.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
December 04, 2024 | International Edition
Canada’s Antitrust Watchdog Sues Google For Billions Over Ad PracticesCanada's competition watchdog accuses Google of abusing its dominance in online advertising and seeks billions in fines and the sale of key ad tech tools.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
December 03, 2024 | International Edition
DLA Piper Grows its Vancouver Office with 8 Lawyers From Regional RivalThe group of insurance, construction, and aviation sector litigators is the second large group to leave Vancouver firm Clark Wilson in the last few months.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
December 02, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian Media Giants Sue OpenAI Over Alleged Copyright Violations in ChatGPT TrainingCanada’s biggest media outlets including The Canadian Press, CBC and others are represented by litigator Lenczner Slaght.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
November 28, 2024 | International Edition
McCarthy Tétrault Welcomes Former CPP Investments Leader to Its Business Law GroupMaxine Ethier has more than 20 years of experience managing complex transactions across global markets.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
November 27, 2024 | International Edition
Trump’s Tariff Threats Foreshadow Turbulent Trade Times AheadCanadian trade experts suggest more targeted tariffs likely than across-the-board 25% hit the incoming president touted on social media.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
November 19, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Cyberattacks Slowing Down M&A Deals, Firm Report FindsBlakes’ annual cybersecurity report says attacks and breaches are having an impact on due diligence practices, and artificial intelligence is ramping up the sophistication of scams and attacks.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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