Author Archives: Jassmine Girgis

About Jassmine Girgis

B.A. (Calgary); JD (With Distinction) (Western); LL.M. (Cambridge). Associate Professor. Member of the Alberta Bar. Please click here for more information.

What Are “Unrelated Assets” When It Comes to Environmental Reclamation Obligations? The Lending Industry Needs to Know

By: Jassmine Girgis Case Commented On: Mantle Materials Group, Ltd v Travelers Capital Corp, 2023 ABCA 302 (CanLII) PDF Version: What Are “Unrelated Assets” When It Comes to Environmental Reclamation Obligations? The Lending Industry Needs to Know In recent years, … Continue reading

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There is No Presumption of Loss Flowing from a Breach of the Contractual Duty of Honest Performance

By: Jassmine Girgis Case commented on: Bhatnagar v Cresco Labs Inc, 2023 ONCA 401 (CanLII) PDF Version: There is No Presumption of Loss Flowing from a Breach of the Contractual Duty of Honest Performance In Bhatnagar v Cresco Labs Inc, … Continue reading

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Can the Failure to Pay for Sexual Services Form the Basis of a Contractual Claim?

By: Jassmine Girgis Case commented on: Sheehan v Samuelson, 2023 NSSM 27 (CanLII) PDF Version: Can the Failure to Pay for Sexual Services Form the Basis of a Contractual Claim? Pat and Al enter into a contract. Pat will drywall … Continue reading

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Interpreting Restrictive Covenants in Commercial and Employment Agreements

By: Jassmine Girgis Case Commented On: Ruel v Rebonne, 2023 ABCA 156 (CanLII) PDF  Version: Interpreting Restrictive Covenants in Commercial and Employment Agreements Restrictive covenants are usually found in two types of agreements: commercial agreements for the purchase of a … Continue reading

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Lifting the Corporate Veil v Personal Liability Under the Oppression Remedy: When Directors Behave Badly, When is Each Remedy Appropriate?

By: Jassmine Girgis Case commented on: FNF Enterprises Inc v Wag and Train Inc, 2023 ONCA 92 (CanLII) PDF Version: Lifting the Corporate Veil v Personal Liability Under the Oppression Remedy: When Directors Behave Badly, When is Each Remedy Appropriate? … Continue reading

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