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].
April 13, 2021 | International Edition
Former ICC President to Train Next Generation of Lawyers in New Law School RoleChile Eboe-Osuji is returning to Toronto to join the faculty of Ryerson University Law School. "Design flaws" in humans mean there will always be a need for international criminal justice courts and lawyers, he says.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
April 12, 2021 | International Edition
Canadian Law Firms Ready for Growth Potential of Legalized Mexican Marijuana MarketCanada's seasoned cannabis legal experts and large cannabis companies are eyeing new opportunities once recreational use gets the government go-ahead in Mexico.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
April 09, 2021 | International Edition
Longest-Serving Supreme Court Justice of Canada Appointed to Professorship at Harvard Law SchoolInternationally renowned Justice Rosalie Abella is known for her decisions and theories on equality, human rights and constitutional law.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
March 31, 2021 | International Edition
Canadian Law Students Face Another Virtual Summer. Law Firms Are ReadyMany of the country's large firms are applying lessons learned last year, having discovered that virtual training programs have benefits.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
March 23, 2021 | International Edition
Under Shadow of COVID, Blakes Tops Canadian Law Firm Brand Index for 6th Consecutive YearCanadian law firm clients indicated they value proactive, partner-driven outreach in which their firms provide a holistic approach to their business.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
March 22, 2021 | International Edition
Toronto Litigation Boutique Launches Data Analytics Program for ClientsThe firm said it decided to develop the program because there is a dearth of predictive analytics in Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
March 16, 2021 | International Edition
Gowling WLG Partner Moving to Canadian National RailwayCyrus Reporter, who is also former Trudeau chief of staff, has more than 25 years of high-ranking experience in Canada's public and private sectors.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
March 15, 2021 | International Edition
Six Firms Involved in CDN$26B Deal That Would Transform Canada's Telecom MarketA number of leading Canadian firms along with Wachtell are involved in the deal which still requires regulatory and government approval before closing in 2022.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
March 11, 2021 | International Edition
Number of Women GCs on Canadian Public Company Boards RisingA report released by Canadian law firm Blake Cassels & Graydon found that 66% of the GCs on the boards of companies on the S&P/TSX Composite Index are women.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
March 10, 2021 | International Edition
Not on My Ranch: U.S. Billionaire Wins Right to Keep Canadians OutIn a case of David v. Goliath, the sports and real estate mogul beat the little guys.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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