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.

Fairness and The Corporate Oppression Remedy: What is the Difference Between “Prejudice” and “Unfair Prejudice”?

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Jassmine Girgis

By: Jassmine Girgis Paper Commented On: “Fairness in The Oppression Remedy: How Does Harm Become Unfair?”, 19th Annual Review of Insolvency Law, 2021 CanLIIDocs 13557 PDF Version: Fairness and The Corporate Oppression Remedy: What is the Difference Between “Prejudice” and … Continue reading →

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Exemptions to the BIA “Fresh Start” Policy

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Jassmine Girgis

By: Jassmine Girgis PDF Version: Exemptions to the BIA “Fresh Start” Policy Case Commented On: Alberta Securities Commission v Hennig, 2021 ABCA 411 (CanLII) In this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (CA) considered whether a debt fell within the … Continue reading →

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Interpreting the Generalized Duty of Good Faith in Insolvency Proceedings

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Jassmine Girgis

By: Jassmine Girgis PDF Version: Interpreting the Generalized Duty of Good Faith in Insolvency Proceedings Case Commented On: CWB Maxium Financial Inc v 2026998 Alberta Ltd, 2021 ABQB 137 (CanLII) In CWB Maxium Financial Inc v 2026998 Alberta Ltd, 2021 ABQB … Continue reading →

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A Generalized Duty of Good Faith Applied to Disclaimer Under the CCAA

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Jassmine Girgis

By: Jassmine Girgis PDF Version: A Generalized Duty of Good Faith Applied to Disclaimer Under the CCAA Case Commented On: Laurentian University v Sudbury University, 2021 ONSC 3392 (CanLII) In this case, the court considered the new generalized duty of … Continue reading →

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Applying the Rule in Foss v Harbottle to Limited Partnerships

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Jassmine Girgis

By: Jassmine Girgis PDF Version: Applying the Rule in Foss v Harbottle to Limited Partnerships Case Commented On: Asher Place Senior Residency Limited Partnership v Balcom, 2021 BCCA 162 (CanLII) In Asher Place Senior Residency Limited Partnership v Balcom, 2021 BCCA … Continue reading →

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