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].
January 03, 2025 | International Edition
Ogletree Deakins Launches Office in Calgary, Canada With Two Partners From McCarthy TétraultCalgary is the firm's third office in Canada. It also has offices in Toronto and Montreal.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
December 27, 2024 | Legaltech News
Borden Ladner Gervais Cyber Expert Warns of AI-Boosted Ransomware AttacksHélène Deschamps Marquis and two other lawyers from Deloitte Canada recently joined BLG’s privacy and cybersecurity group.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
December 27, 2024 | International Edition
Borden Ladner Gervais Cyber Expert Warns of Growing Threats From AI-Boosted Ransomware AttacksHélène Deschamps Marquis and two other lawyers from Deloitte Canada recently joined BLG’s privacy and cybersecurity group.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
December 20, 2024 | International Edition
Cox & Palmer to Merge with Benson Buffett in St. John’s, Canada’s Easternmost CityThe tie-up, which is to become official in February, will increase Cox & Palmer’s footprint in the Atlantic region.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
December 19, 2024 | Law.com
Court Rules Thumbs-Up Emoji Can Constitute a Contract AgreementSaskatchewan court upholds earlier ruling that an emoji text sent by a farmer created a binding contract with grain buyer.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
December 19, 2024 | Legaltech News
Canadian Court Rules Thumbs-Up Emoji Can Constitute a Contract AgreementSaskatchewan court upholds earlier ruling that an emoji text sent by a farmer created a binding contract with grain buyer.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
December 19, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian Appeal Court Rules Thumbs-Up Emoji Can Constitute a Contract AgreementSaskatchewan court upholds earlier ruling that an emoji text sent by a farmer created a binding contract with grain buyer.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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
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