Author Archives: Nickie Nikolaou
Experiential Learning in Legal Education – Creating “Whole Lawyers”
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
Co-Owners and Adverse Possession – The Uniqueness of Alberta?
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
Extending Limitation Periods for Environmental Actions
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
Community Consultation Is “Not Mere Window Dressing” in Development Permit Applications
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
Can a Co-owner Acquire Title to Their Co-owner’s Share through Adverse Possession?
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