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Gail J. Cohen
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Communicating, authoring and editing legal things, lover of food, traveller, lawn bowler, chile grower, devotee of women's pro sports🌶🏳‍🌈⚽
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🏆 Service Journalism — Report on Business Magazine (@theglobeandmail.com )

The Newbie’s Guide to Corporate Law offers witty, practical advice for early-career lawyers — from dress codes to AI fears. @gailjcohen.com

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September 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Of Course Trump Is Appealing His Final Biglaw Executive Order Loss
https://abovethelaw.com/2025/08/of-course-trump-is-appealing-his-final-biglaw-executive-order-loss/

Of Course Trump Is Appealing His Final Biglaw Executive Order Loss
How else can he get the Supreme Court to weigh in?
abovethelaw.com
August 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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thestar.com
#Breaking: Crown will not appeal acquittals in Hockey Canada sex assault case
Crown will not appeal acquittals in Hockey Canada sex assault case
The defence was informed of the Crown’s decision Thursday afternoon, just days away from the deadline to file an appeal.
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August 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Political analyst David Frum had some things to say about the importance of lawyers in maintaining democracy - and every lawyer can play a role.
My story on his remarks from the American Bar Association annual meeting over the weekend in Toronto.
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'The single most important group in society'
David Frum says lawyers are key to upholding what is morally right and maintaining a belief in the democratic system south of the border
nationalmagazine.ca
August 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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BREAKING: Documents filed in court today assert that officials from El Salvador told the United Nations that it "facilitated the use of the Salvadoran prison infrastructure" by the U.S. but that "the jurisdiction and legal responsibility for these persons lie exclusively with the" U.S.
As set forth in the attached Report, the Government of El Salvador responded to the UN inquiry opened by the four families asking about the disappearance of their family members: 1 The attached exhibit has redacted personal identifying information for the four men discussed in the WGEID report. Petitioners can file an unredacted version of the exhibit under seal at the Court's request, with the exception of one of the cases for particular privacy reasons related to that individual. 1 Case 1:25-cv-00766-JEB Document 160 Filed 07/07/25 Page 2 of 4 The Salvadoran State emphatically states that its authorities have not arrested, detained, or transferred the persons referred to in the communications of the Working Group. The actions of the State of El Salvador have been limited to the implementation of a bilateral cooperation mechanism with another State, through which it has facilitated the use of the Salvadoran prison infrastructure for the custody of persons detained within the scope of the justice system and law enforcement of that other State. In this context, the jurisdiction and legal responsibility for these persons lie exclusively with the competent foreign authorities, by virtue of international agreements signed and in accordance with the principles of sovereignty and international cooperation in criminal matters. In this regard, the actions attributable to the Salvadoran State are limited to its sovereignty and territorial jurisdiction, and therefore it cannot be held responsible for the failure to observe the principle of non-refoulement with respect to the persons mentioned. Ex. 1 at 6, 9 (emphasis added).
July 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court *allows* the Trump administration to implement large-scale layoffs and reorganization plans across the federal government, despite a pending legal challenge. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissents. #SCOTUS
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July 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Leading by example: For Pride month, I wanted to write something a bit different so I talked to some of (the now many) 2SLGBTQ+ members of the legal profession here in Canada to get their thoughts on how they harnessed their backgrounds, personalities, and opportunities to move the needle forward.
June 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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canadamediaawards.bsky.social National Media Awards Foundation @canadamediaawards.bsky.social · Jun 14
The Gold award for Service Journalism goes to @gailjcohen.com , Hadiya Roderique, Kasia Mychajlowycz for "A Newbie's Guide to Corporate Law", published in Report on Business magazine! #NMA25
June 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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legal.reuters.com
The median base salary for first-year associates at U.S. law firms did not budge over the past two years despite some large law firms raising starting pay to $225,000, according to the National Association for Law Placement.
Starting law firm associate pay has been flat since 2023, NALP reports
The median base salary for first-year associates at U.S. law firms did not budge over the past two years despite some large law firms raising starting pay to $225,000, according to the National Association for Law Placement.
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May 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Finding a balance between national security and continuing to attract foreign investment will be key for the new Liberal government, particularly in the middle of a trade fight. @gailjcohen.com has that story from the CBA's Competition Law Conference. nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
A necessary balance
New ‘elbows up’ rules under the Canada Investment Act must weigh national and economic security concerns with ensuring attractiveness to foreign investment
nationalmagazine.ca
May 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Head of Cozen O’Connor’s Canadian Life Science and Tech Group Leaves to Launch New Firm
Atoussa Mahmoudpour has big goals to grow her new firm, focusing on Canada’s dynamic tech ecosystem.
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Head of Cozen O’Connor’s Canadian Life Science and Tech Group Leaves to Launch New Firm
Atoussa Mahmoudpour has big goals to grow her new firm, focusing on Canada’s dynamic tech ecosystem.
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May 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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canadamediaawards.bsky.social
⚖️ A Newbie's Guide to Corporate Law

A survival guide for young lawyers: what to wear, how to CYA, who earns what, and more.

By @gailjcohen.com Hadiya Roderique, Kasia Mychajlowycz | @theglobeandmail.com ROB magazine

Finalist – Service Journalism

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May 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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For Brodie to say this publicly four days out from the election -- an election the Conservatives are still, at least theoretically, in -- is quite something.
rgillies.bsky.social Rob Gillies @rgillies.bsky.social · Apr 24
“If you are into two-party competition for the foreseeable future, then you have to be much closer to the center of the political spectrum than the Conservatives have been,” said Ian Brodie, ex-chief of staff to Harper, noting a new leader might be needed. apnews.com/article/cana...
Trump's trade war and annexation threats have upended Canada's election
U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats have upended Canada’s election and dramatically improved the fortunes of the Liberal Party, which could win a fourth consecutive term in ...
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April 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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abovethelaw.com

Trump Is Coming For Biglaw. Here’s What The Firms Are Doing About It.
https://abovethelaw.com/2025/04/biglaw-is-under-attack-heres-what-the-firms-are-doing-about-it/

Trump Is Coming For Biglaw. Here’s What The Firms Are Doing About It.
Introducing the Biglaw Spine Index.
abovethelaw.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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legal.reuters.com
Trump executive order says ABA's role as law school accreditor may be revoked https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/trump-executive-order-says-abas-role-law-school-accreditor-may-be-revoked-2025-04-24/?taid=680a9aa50a54ef00013e91a6&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
Trump executive order says ABA's role as law school accreditor may be revoked
The Trump Administration said in an executive order on Wednesday that it is considering revoking the American Bar Association’s status as the federally recognized accreditor of law schools, a change that could impact lawyer licensing, student loans and attorney mobility, legal education experts said.
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April 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Patrick Shea of Gowling WLG is leading the charge to spare plaques honoring fallen military heroes from getting lost in the shuffle during Hudson Bay's insolvency. ($)
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Amid Bankruptcy of Iconic Company, Gowling Partner Sets Out to Save Pieces of Canadian Military History
Patrick Shea is leading the charge to spare plaques honoring fallen military heroes from getting lost in the shuffle during the storied retail chain’s insolvency.
www.law.com
April 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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winnipegfreepress.com
A member of the Canadian Armed Forces is facing charges after he allegedly coerced a child into engaging in sexual activity and took pictures of the victim while undressed.
Armed Forces member charged for child pornography
A member of the Canadian Armed Forces is facing charges after he allegedly coerced a child into engaging in sexual activity and took pictures of the victim while undressed.
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April 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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With their move to Gowling WLG they are now at their third firm together, Brigeeta Richdale called her partnership with Shane Hardy her “most valuable relationship outside of my family.” ($)
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Partners Who Led Cozen O’Connor Growth Strategy in Canada Move to Gowlings
Shane Hardy and Brigeeta Richdale said they wanted to focus more on client matters and less on administration.
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April 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Demise of three community news outlets mirrors troubling pattern
"Glacier Media’s impending closures of the Tri-City News, Burnaby Now, and the New West Record will eliminate 60 percent of the journalistic workforce across five cities and two villages."
Demise of three community news outlets mirrors troubling pattern
Local news is set to become scarcer for about 600,000 Metro Vancouver residents, as three long-standing community publications prepare to shut down.
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April 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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JUST IN: US judge finds Google holds illegal online ad tech monopolies reut.rs/42JlTt0
April 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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A veritable cross-country team of lawyers from a half dozen law firms have been toiling for months to prepare for the Northern Super League’s inaugural match at BC Place today. @gailjcohen.com has that story from the pitch. nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
Lawyers across the country pitch in to kick off Canada’s first pro women’s soccer league
A love of the beautiful game and small-world connections have brought legal advisers and Northern Super League teams together
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April 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Tonight the @nsl.ca kicks off its inaugural season. Launching a pro soccer league requires a lot of legal leg work. I spoke to many of the lawyers who helped make it happen. Most of them were as excited about it as I am. ⚽

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Lawyers across the country pitch in to kick off Canada’s first pro women’s soccer league
A love of the beautiful game and small-world connections have brought legal advisers and Northern Super League teams together
nationalmagazine.ca
April 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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washingtonpost.com
Britain’s highest civil court ruled that the definition of a “woman” under the country’s gender equality law is based on a person’s sex assigned at birth — an anticipated judgment in a case with implications for the protections of transgender people.
U.K. Supreme Court defines ‘woman’ by biology under equality law
The ruling was a blow to trans rights advocates and cheered by For Women Scotland, which filed the case. The government said it “brings clarity and confidence.”
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April 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Grannies for the win! You're never too old for a little footie.
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Selfies, goals and cheers at South Africa's grannies World Cup
Mbele Nonhlanhla laced up her silver cleats as her coach shouted encouragement to creaky knees, stiff backs and laboured breathing in a dressing room in South Africa's far north. - Rolling back time -...
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April 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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As always great to participate and judge some of Canada's finest journalism.
canadamediaawards.bsky.social National Media Awards Foundation @canadamediaawards.bsky.social · Apr 9
✨ Meet the 2025 National Magazine Awards: B2B jury!

We're pleased to introduce the incredible editors, writers, and creatives helping us celebrate excellence in Canadian trade and professional magazines.

Nominees announced April 22! 🗓️

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April 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM