Author Archives: Jassmine Girgis
A Generalized Duty of Good Faith Applied to Disclaimer Under the CCAA
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
Applying the Rule in Foss v Harbottle to Limited Partnerships
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
Must Creditors be “Analogous to Minority Shareholders” to Obtain Standing for Oppression?
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
Ranchman’s Receivership: Exploring Different Proprietary Rights in the Memorabilia
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
The Expansion of Unconscionability – The Supreme Court’s Uber Reach
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
