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.

Contractual Interpretation and Context

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Jassmine Girgis

PDF version: Contractual Interpretation and Context Case commented on: Ziegler v Green Acres (Pine Lake) Ltd, 2013 ABQB 349. Ziegler v Green Acres (Pine Lake) Ltd is a case that revolves around one provision in a unanimous shareholder agreement (USA). … Continue reading →

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Indalex: Priority of Provincial Deemed Trusts in a CCAA Restructuring

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jassmine Girgis

PDF version: Indalex: Priority of Provincial Deemed Trusts in a CCAA Restructuring Case considered: Sun Indalex Finance, LLC et al v United Steelworkers et al, 2013 SCC 6. Introduction On February 1, 2013, Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC” or “Court”) … Continue reading →

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Damages for Mental Distress in Breach of Contract

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Jassmine Girgis

PDF version: Damages for Mental Distress in Breach of Contract  Case considered: J.O. v. Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School, 2010 ABQB 559  In J.O. v. Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School, the court awarded the plaintiff damages for mental distress arising from breach of contract. The facts … Continue reading →

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Restructuring under the CCAA: Should A Debtor Always Be Allowed to Proceed?

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Jassmine Girgis

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 →

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The GM Saga So Far

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Jassmine Girgis

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 →

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