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.

Must Creditors be “Analogous to Minority Shareholders” to Obtain Standing for Oppression?

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Jassmine Girgis

By: Jassmine Girgis  PDF Version: Must Creditors be “Analogous to Minority Shareholders” to Obtain Standing for Oppression? Case Commented On: Pricewaterhouse Coopers Ltd v Perpetual Energy Inc, 2021 ABCA 16 (CanLII) A creditor seeking an oppression remedy must qualify as … Continue reading →

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Ranchman’s Receivership: Exploring Different Proprietary Rights in the Memorabilia

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Jassmine Girgis

By: Jassmine Girgis* PDF Version: Ranchman’s Receivership: Exploring Different Proprietary Rights in the Memorabilia Article Commented On: Natalie Valleau, “Prized saddles, trophies and more picked up by rodeo families after Ranchman’s closure”, CBC News (2 October 2020) Last month, one … Continue reading →

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The Expansion of Unconscionability – The Supreme Court’s Uber Reach

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Jassmine Girgis

By: Jassmine Girgis PDF Version: The Expansion of Unconscionability – The Supreme Court’s Uber Reach Case Commented On: Uber Technologies Inc v Heller, 2020 SCC 16 (CanLII) Contracts of adhesion, or standard form agreements (SFAs) are oftentimes unfair. They are … Continue reading →

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Incorporating Waivers of Liability into Contracts

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Jassmine Girgis

By: Jassmine Girgis PDF Version: Incorporating Waivers of Liability into Contracts Case Commented On: Apps v Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd., 2020 BCCA 78 (CanLII) Standard form agreements raise unique contracting issues. They are drafted by the more powerful party, they … Continue reading →

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Bidders Do Not Owe Duties of Fairness and Honesty to Other Bidders in Tendering Competitions

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Jassmine Girgis

By: Jassmine Girgis PDF Version: Bidders Do Not Owe Duties of Fairness and Honesty to Other Bidders in Tendering Competitions Case Commented On: LaPrairie Works Inc v Ledcor Alberta Limited, 2019 ABQB 701(CanLII) This case raises the interesting question of … Continue reading →

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