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.

What does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms have to do with Oil and Gas Development in Alberta?

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Nickie Nikolaou

Cases Considered: Kelly v. Alberta (Energy and Utilities Board), 2008 ABCA 52 PDF Version: What does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms have to do with Oil and Gas Development in Alberta? This is not the first time that … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitutional, Natural Resources | Tagged Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, EUB Directive 056, leave to appeal, public consultation | 4 Comments

City Amends Land Use Bylaw in Bad Faith

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Nickie Nikolaou

Cases Considered: Airport Self Storage and R.V. Centre Ltd. v. Leduc (City), 2008 ABQB 12 PDF Version: City Amends Land Use Bylaw in Bad Faith Although municipal councils in Alberta are generally entitled to amend land use bylaws by following … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative Law, Municipal Law, Property | Tagged bad faith, judicial review, land use bylaw amendment, procedural fairness | Comments Off

Severing a Joint Tenancy Without Adequate Notice to the Other Joint Tenant

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Nickie Nikolaou

Cases Considered: Felske (Estate of) v. Donszelmann, 2007 ABQB 682 PDF Version: Severing a Joint Tenancy Without Adequate Notice to the Other Joint Tenant This is one of those estates cases where the facts cry out for a particular result. … Continue reading →