Category Archives: Administrative Law

Arbitration is not Administrative Law

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

Cases Considered:  Jamani v. Subway Franchise Systems of Canada Ltd., 2008 ABQB 438 PDF Version:  Arbitration is not Administrative Law The reasons that arbitration is a legitimate way to resolve a dispute are not the same reasons that administrative decision-making … Continue reading →

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The ERCB asserts its jurisdiction to determine the validity of an oil and gas lease

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Nigel Bankes

Cases Considered: In re Desoto Resources, Joffre Field, ERCB Decision 2008-47 PDF Version:   The ERCB asserts its jurisdiction to determine the validity of an oil and gas lease In an unusual decision the ERCB has asserted its jurisdiction to determine the … Continue reading →

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“Improper Jumps in Reasoning” on Judicial Disqualification says Court of Appeal

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Alastair Lucas, Q.C.

Cases Considered: Boardwalk REIT LLP v. Edmonton (City), 2008 ABCA 176 PDF Version: “Improper Jumps in Reasoning” on Judicial Disqualification says Court of Appeal Enough already! That’s the Alberta Court of Appeal’s message on judicial disqualification applications. The court is … Continue reading →

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Back on track to socio-ecological ruin: Kearl oil sands project re-authorized

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Shaun Fluker

Cases Considered: Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Limited v. Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development et al, 2008 FC 598, Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development v. Canada (Attorney General), 2008 FC 302, PDF Version:  Back on track to socio-ecological ruin: Kearl oil … Continue reading →

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Money attracts procedural fairness: The case of the overbilling doctor

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Shaun Fluker

Cases Considered: Searles v. Alberta (Health and Wellness), 2008 ABQB 307 PDF Version:   Money attracts procedural fairness: The case of the overbilling doctor Government compensation payable to physicians in Alberta is differentiated under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan based … Continue reading →

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