Search LESA Resources
Areas of Law
Content Type
Author
Find by author/faculty...
Author listing includes first and last names only.
Date
-
62289.04When a distressed company is insolvent, the sale of its assets or business may be the only feasible option. A vendor, or a court-appointed officer, of a distressed company will often engage in a comprehensive and robust sale and investment solicitation process (“SISP”) to solicit offers from potential buyers or investors. This paper explores and explains SISPs and key factors to consider when inundated with SISPs from the perspective of a distressed company, potential buyer/investor, vendor, or insolvency professional. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Essentials program in Edmonton on March 15, 2023.
-
62289.03This paper provides an overview of the roles played by financial and legal advisors in corporate insolvencies in Alberta. It discusses how and when debtors and creditors should engage or consult with a licensed insolvency trustee and specialized insolvency legal counsel. It also explores the nature and benefits of forebearance agreements. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Essentials program in Edmonton on March 15, 2023.
-
62289.02Being on the board of directors of a corporation that is facing insolvency can be a stressful and challenging experience. Directors will have concerns as to the scope of their personal liability and how their duties and obligations may change. This paper provides a high-level discussion on the legal duties of directors prior to and leading up to an insolvency. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Essentials program in Edmonton on March 15, 2023.
-
62289.01In order to best advise a client struggling with debt, it is important to understand the relevant aspects of the situation to properly assess the solvency to recommend the next steps to finding a solution. This paper discusses things to consider when advising an insolvent individual who is struggling financially. It may also be useful when advising the creditor of an insolvent individual. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Essentials program in Edmonton on March 15, 2023.
-
62314.04Attempting to pierce the corporate veil can be risky. This paper explores the history of piercing the corporate veil and some key considerations that lawyers should keep in mind when they contemplate doing so. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Directors and Officers: Duties, Liabilities, Coverages program in Edmonton on January 26, 2023.
-
61856.01gThe paper provides an overview of Part 9 of the Alberta Rules of Court. It reviews the current Rules and indicates what has or has not been changed from the former Rules. It also identifies and comments on any significant changes or additions that have been made and any judicial decisions that have interpreted a particular rule. This paper was presented at LESA’s Rules of Court Interpreted program on November 7, 2012.
-
61856.01cThis paper addresses recent cases that have substantively considered certain Rules within Part 4 (Managing Litigation) of the Alberta Rules of Court. Where possible, it makes brief reference to any applicable former Rules and identifies any differences between the former Rules and the current Rules. At the end of each section, this paper also identifies key takeaway points. This paper was presented at LESA’s Rules of Court Interpreted program on November 7, 2012.
-
61856.01bThis paper is an overview of the developing law as it relates to certain material areas of Part 3 of the Alberta Rules of Court. It canvasses the Rules in Part 3 to which prior jurisprudence has been applied and some recent significant decisions respecting, and amendments to, some of the Rules in Part 3. This paper was presented at LESA’s Rules of Court Interpreted program on November 7, 2012.
-
61856.01aThis paper provides an overview of each of the Rules in Part 1 of the Alberta Rules of Court. The authors also provide in-depth analysis of relevant case law interpreting and applying these Rules. This paper was presented at LESA’s Rules of Court Interpreted, 2012 program on November 7, 2012.
-
-
