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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January 18, 2023 | International Edition

McCarthy Tétrault Partner Joins Competition Bureau's Legal Unit as Senior GC

Donald Houston has extensive competition law and litigation experience in Canada.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

January 17, 2023 | International Edition

New Forms of AI Open Up a World of Opportunities for Legal Researchers

A Canadian law professor used Open AI's GPT-3 platform—the same program that has been used to write "plausible" legal memos and recently passed the multiple choice portion of the American Multistate Bar Examination—to examine court decisions in Canada.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

January 12, 2023 | International Edition

Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure to Buoy Canadian Law Firms in 2023

Law firm leaders say there's a "strong appetite to deploy capital" but more coherent public policy is needed to encourage Canadian investment.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

January 11, 2023 | International Edition

3 Atlantic Canadian Law Firms Combine to Create a 'Rightsized' Midsize Firm

Client needs and economic realities led to the merger of the trio of Halifax firms.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

January 05, 2023 | Law.com

How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Invest in Your Own Learning and Development,' Says Kate Broer of Dentons

"Invest in your own learning and development. Be curious. Ask key questions about the business of the firm and, in particular, learn how the money works."

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

January 03, 2023 | International Edition

'Being Authentic': Good Mentors, Strong Supports, Broad Experiences Underpin Career of Lerners' New Firm Chair

Cynthia Kuehl takes the helm of the regional Canadian firm with an all-female leadership team.

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

December 21, 2022 | International Edition

First Black Chief Justice Appointed to Canada's Busiest Court

Ontario Chief Justice Michael Tulloch has been a judge since 2003 and was also the first Black Canadian to sit on any appellate court in the country.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

December 20, 2022 | International Edition

Spate of Year-End Canadian Partner Moves at Gowling WLG, Dentons, and Baker McKenzie

Cross-border and 'future-focused' practice areas are at the heart of the latest round of laterals.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

December 16, 2022 | International Edition

Report Shows Positive Outlook for Cross-Border M&A in 2023

Technology, media and telecommunications will continue to be the most appealing sector for cross-border deals, followed by financial services and pharma, medical and biotech.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

December 16, 2022 | International Edition

Canada's Overhaul of Foreign Investment Rules Will Lead to Delays in Deal Closings, Lawyers Say

Last year, the Canadian government reviewed more than 1,200 transactions that it deemed might pose security risks. The proposed changes mean even more will come under the microscope.

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

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