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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 2, 2024 | North America
International Entrant IPH is Shaking Up Canada's IP Bar
A third Canadian firm has joined the intellectual property group while some full-service national firms are amping up their IP teams.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
December 27, 2023 | North America
Canadian Deal Lawyers Confident Transactions Will Pick Up in 2024
While 2023 had fewer transactions than the past few years, they were more complex and required more lawyer hours to complete.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
December 14, 2023 | North America
Majority of Lawyers Experienced Incivility Over the Last Year: Report
A Toronto Lawyers Association survey shows almost 70% of respondents say they had experienced or witnessed uncivil behavior from another lawyer.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
December 7, 2023 | North America
More Than 80 Canadian Law Firms Urge Law School Deans to Take Firm Stance Against Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Racism
The letter states that educators have a responsibility to balance the free exchange of ideas with the respect, safety and security of its students.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
December 6, 2023 | North America
Canadian Law Firm Wins Libel Suit Against Former Client Who Posted Negative Online Review
A Toronto-area personal injury firm's court victory highlights how commentators can pay a price for venting online.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
December 4, 2023 | North America
Seasoned Tax Litigator Joins McCarthy Tétrault From Osler in Toronto
Al-Nawaz Nanji has more than two decades of experience resolving tax disputes.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
December 1, 2023 | North America
Canadian Court Overturns Sanctions Imposed on Aspiring Lawyers Accused of Cheating on Bar Exam
A three-judge panel said the Law Society of Ontario overrode would-be lawyers' fundamental right to procedural fairness.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
November 29, 2023 | North America
Canada and Google Reach $100M Deal Over Contentious Online News Act
The agreement means Canadians' access to news on Google's search platform won't be cut off.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
November 22, 2023 | North America
Why In-House Skills Translate Well to Life as a Judge, According to Top Canada Justice
Justice Michelle O'Bonsawin is Canada's first indigenous supreme court judge and the first in-house lawyer to be appointed to the country's top court.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
November 15, 2023 | North America
Stikemans and Paul Weiss Helm $9B Canadian Coal Mining Deal
Swiss company Glencore will take a majority share in mining company Teck's Elk Valley Resources business.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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