Monthly Archives: August 2008

The ERCB asserts its jurisdiction to determine the validity of an oil and gas lease

Cases Considered: In re Desoto Resources, Joffre Field, ERCB Decision 2008-47 PDF Version:   The ERCB asserts its jurisdiction to determine the validity of an oil and gas lease In an unusual decision the ERCB has asserted its jurisdiction to determine the … Continue reading

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No Costs Awarded for Failure to Prosecute Aboriginal Fishing Rights Case

Cases Considered: R. v. Nest, 2008 ABQB 323 PDF Version:  No Costs Awarded for Failure to Prosecute Aboriginal Fishing Rights Case Donald Marshall, David Milgard, and Guy Paul Morin are the troika of wrongful conviction cases in Canada, bringing to mind … Continue reading

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Queen’s Bench Boosts Municipal Bylaw Making Powers

Cases Considered: William Holowatiuk v. Beaver County, 2008 ABQB 290 PDF Version: Queen’s Bench Boosts Municipal Bylaw Making Powers This decision takes a broad view of municipal powers granted under the Alberta Municipal Government Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26) (MGA). … Continue reading

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Conflicting Interests, Conflicting Judgments and the Ethical Obligations of Lawyers and Judges

Cases Considered: Hughes Estate v. Hughes [2008] A.J. No. 739 (Q.B.) (Q.L) Note: We will add a link when this judgment is posted on the Alberta Courts website. PDF Version: Conflicting Interests, Conflicting Judgments and the Ethical Obligations of Lawyers … Continue reading

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