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.

Interpreting the Generalized Duty of Good Faith in Insolvency Proceedings

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Jassmine Girgis

By: Jassmine Girgis PDF Version: Interpreting the Generalized Duty of Good Faith in Insolvency Proceedings Case Commented On: CWB Maxium Financial Inc v 2026998 Alberta Ltd, 2021 ABQB 137 (CanLII) In CWB Maxium Financial Inc v 2026998 Alberta Ltd, 2021 ABQB … Continue reading →

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A Generalized Duty of Good Faith Applied to Disclaimer Under the CCAA

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Jassmine Girgis

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 →

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Applying the Rule in Foss v Harbottle to Limited Partnerships

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Jassmine Girgis

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 →

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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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