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 30, 2025 | International Edition
Canadian In-House Counsel Saw Salary Bumps Across the Board in 2024The gap between women's and men’s salaries narrowed to 8% from 12% in the previous year, a new salary report shows.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
January 29, 2025 | Law.com
Canadian Private Equity Firms Are Eyeing the Tech SectorDespite uncertain trade headwinds, lower interest rates and lots of available capital portend a busy 2025, according to outlooks from Canadian law firms.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
January 29, 2025 | The Recorder
Canadian Private Equity Firms Are Eyeing Tech SectorDespite uncertain trade headwinds, lower interest rates and lots of available capital portend a busy 2025, according to outlooks from Canadian law firms.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
January 28, 2025 | International Edition
Canadian PE Firms Are Eyeing Tech SectorDespite uncertain trade headwinds, lower interest rates and lots of available capital portend a busy 2025, according to outlooks from Canadian law firms.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
January 22, 2025 | International Edition
Workload and Getting It All Done Top Challenges for In-house Counsel: SurveyIncreasing responsibilities and accountability plus more work are creating high anxiety and stress levels in almost half the Canadian survey’s respondents.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
January 21, 2025 | International Edition
McCarthy Tétrault Taps In-House Lawyers to Bolster Business Law TeamWhile bringing on four new partners in Vancouver and Calgary, the Canadian firm has also lost a noted litigator in Toronto.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
January 19, 2025 | International Edition
Threat of Trump Tariffs Is Sign Canada Needs to Wean Off Reliance on Trade with U.S., Trade Lawyers SayCanada is preparing to deal with potential trade impacts of a new U.S. administration but lawyers say businesses and politicians need to be serious about diversifying for the future.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
January 17, 2025 | International Edition
Mintz Adds 3 New Partners in Toronto, Bringing Its Canadian Office Lawyer Head Count to 35The Boston-founded firm continues to grow its first non-U.S. office and snag lawyers from top firms such as 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 CaseCanada’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 & MentorThe Toronto securities lawyer passed away on January 5 after a long fight with lung disease.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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