Author Archives: Nickie Nikolaou

About Nickie Nikolaou

Nickie Nikolaou, B.A. (Sask.), LL.B. (Alberta), LL.M. (Calgary). Associate Professor. Member of the Alberta Bar. Please click here for more information.

Experiential Learning in Legal Education – Creating “Whole Lawyers”

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Nickie Nikolaou

By: Nickie Nikolaou Matter commented on: A Research Study on Experiential Learning in UCalgary Law’s Advocacy Course PDF Version: Experiential Learning in Legal Education – Creating “Whole Lawyers” In 2016, the University of Calgary Faculty of Law’s third-year Advocacy course … Continue reading →

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Co-Owners and Adverse Possession – The Uniqueness of Alberta?

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Nickie Nikolaou

By: Nickie Nikolaou PDF Version: Co-Owners and Adverse Possession – The Uniqueness of Alberta? Case Commented On: Verhulst Estate v Denesik, 2016 ABQB 668 (CanLII) In an earlier post, I concluded that Master Schlosser was correct in finding that a co-owner … Continue reading →

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Extending Limitation Periods for Environmental Actions

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Nickie Nikolaou

By: Nickie Nikolaou PDF Version: Extending Limitation Periods for Environmental Actions Case Commented On: Lakeview Village Professional Centre Corporation v Suncor Energy Inc, 2016 ABQB 288 (CanLII) The nature of environmental contamination often requires the bending of usual legal rules. Because … Continue reading →

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Community Consultation Is “Not Mere Window Dressing” in Development Permit Applications

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Nickie Nikolaou

By: Nickie Nikolaou PDF Version: Community Consultation Is “Not Mere Window Dressing” in Development Permit Applications Case Commented On: Thomas v Edmonton (City), 2016 ABCA 57 (CanLII) Disputes between developers of new residential properties and landowners, especially in the context of … Continue reading →

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Can a Co-owner Acquire Title to Their Co-owner’s Share through Adverse Possession?

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Nickie Nikolaou

By: Nickie Nikolaou PDF Version: Can a Co-owner Acquire Title to Their Co-owner’s Share through Adverse Possession? Case Commented On: Denesik v Verhulst Estate, 2016 ABQB 36 Acquiring title through adverse possession in Alberta is difficult and successful cases are … Continue reading →

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