Category Archives: Corporate / Commercial

Limited Partnerships: Devon Canada Corporation v. PE-Pittsfield, LLC

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Jassmine Girgis

Cases Considered: Devon Canada Corporation v. PE-Pittsfield, LLC, 2008 ABCA 393. PDF Version: Limited Partnerships: Devon Canada Corporation v. PE-Pittsfield, LLC In Devon Canada Corporation v. PE-Pittsfield, LLC, the Alberta Court of Appeal clarified the law respecting foreign limited partnerships … Continue reading →

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“Not Just Pious Passages”: The Disclosure Requirements of the Franchises Act

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

Cases Considered: Hi Hotel Limited Partnership v. Holiday Hospitality Franchising Inc., 2008 ABCA 276 PDF Version:  “Not Just Pious Passages”: The Disclosure Requirements of the Franchises Act In this Court of Appeal decision, three of Alberta’s most experienced justices determined … Continue reading →

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Classifying Creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Jassmine Girgis

Cases Considered: Kerr Interior Systems Ltd. (Re), 2008 ABQB 286 PDF Version: Classifying Creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act In an application for an order to sanction a Plan of Arrangement (Plan), the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench refused … Continue reading →

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An Equity Rationale for the Enforcement of the Corporate Veil?: The Alberta Court of Appeal Considers a Joint Venture Agreement in the Shadow of Corporate Reorganization

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Michael Ilg

Cases Considered: Apex Corporation v Ceco Developments Ltd., 2008 ABCA 125 PDF Version:  An Equity Rationale for the Enforcement of the Corporate Veil?: The Alberta Court of Appeal Considers a Joint Venture Agreement in the Shadow of Corporate Reorganization  Common … Continue reading →

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