Author Archives: Nigel Bankes

About Nigel Bankes

Nigel Bankes is emeritus professor of law at the University of Calgary. Prior to his retirement in June 2021 Nigel held the chair in natural resources law in the Faculty of Law.

Cowper-Smith and the Law of Proprietary Estoppel: Implications for the Oil and Gas Lease?

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Cowper-Smith and the Law of Proprietary Estoppel: Implications for the Oil and Gas Lease? Case Commented On: Cowper-Smith v Morgan, 2017 SCC 61 (CanLII) The Supreme Court of Canada handed down its decision in Cowper-Smith v … Continue reading →

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The AESO Line Loss Marathon Inches Towards the Finish Line

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The AESO Line Loss Marathon Inches Towards the Finish Line Decision Commented On: Milner Power Inc. & ATCO Power Ltd. Complaints Regarding the ISO Transmission Loss Factor Rule and Loss Factor Methodology, Phase 2 Module C, … Continue reading →

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Confidentiality Agreements and Brokerage Opportunities in the Context of the Sale of Oil and Gas Properties

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Confidentiality Agreements and Brokerage Opportunities in the Context of the Sale of Oil and Gas Properties Case Commented On: Beaumont Resources Ltd. v Cardinal Energy Ltd., 2017 ABCA 416 (CanLII), aff’g unreported reasons for judgment of … Continue reading →

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An Unseverable Joint Tenancy: Intentions of the Donor or a Question of Law?

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: An Unseverable Joint Tenancy: Intentions of the Donor or a Question of Law? Case Commented On: Pohl v Midtal, 2017 ABQB 711 (CanLII) In this decision Justice Rita Khullar concludes that when a parent makes an … Continue reading →

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Court Confirms that Good Faith Fulfilment of Modern Treaties is Essential to the Project of Reconciliation

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Court Confirms that Good Faith Fulfilment of Modern Treaties is Essential to the Project of Reconciliation Case Commented On: First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun v Yukon, 2017 SCC 58 (CanLII) In this unanimous decision authored by Justice … Continue reading →

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