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.

Limited Partnerships: Devon Canada Corporation v. PE-Pittsfield, LLC

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Jassmine Girgis

Cases Considered: Devon Canada Corporation v. PE-Pittsfield, LLC, 2008 ABCA 393. PDF Version: Limited Partnerships: Devon Canada Corporation v. PE-Pittsfield, LLC In Devon Canada Corporation v. PE-Pittsfield, LLC, the Alberta Court of Appeal clarified the law respecting foreign limited partnerships … Continue reading →

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Bankruptcy and Student Loan Debts: An Ongoing Problem

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Jassmine Girgis

Cases Considered: Mainstreet Hair Salon 1992 Ltd. v. Schumaker, 2008 ABQB 363 PDF Version: Bankruptcy and Student Loan Debts: An Ongoing Problem Many individuals would be unable to undertake post-secondary education without assistance in the form of student loans for … Continue reading →

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Classifying Creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Jassmine Girgis

Cases Considered: Kerr Interior Systems Ltd. (Re), 2008 ABQB 286 PDF Version: Classifying Creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act In an application for an order to sanction a Plan of Arrangement (Plan), the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench refused … Continue reading →

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