Author Archives: Jassmine Girgis
Restructuring under the CCAA: Should A Debtor Always Be Allowed to Proceed?
Case considered: Budget Waste Inc., Re, 2009 ABQB 752. PDF version: Restructuring under the CCAA: Should A Debtor Always Be Allowed to Proceed? LoVecchio J.’s decision in Budget Waste Inc., Re (“Budget Waste“) is a great example of the questions courts … Continue reading
The GM Saga So Far
PDF version: The GM Saga So Far The current financial crisis is arguably the largest corporate debacle and multi-market crash since the Great Depression. Its costs for corporations are substantial and many high profile companies have filed for bankruptcy protection … Continue reading
Limited Partnerships: Devon Canada Corporation v. PE-Pittsfield, LLC
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
Bankruptcy and Student Loan Debts: An Ongoing Problem
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
Classifying Creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act
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
