Two recent Supreme Court of Canada decisions demonstrate that the corporate attribution doctrine is not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Court approval of a sale process in receivership or Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (“BIA”) proposal proceedings is generally a procedural order and objectors do not have an appeal as of right; they must seek leave and meet a high test in order obtain it. However, in Peakhill Capital Inc. v.

A recent, highly anticipated ruling by a Bankruptcy Court in Delaware has reilluminated the concept of a "golden share". While an appeal of the ruling seems likely, this latest ruling by Delaware Bankruptcy Judge Mary F. Walrath suggests that as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to disrupt businesses and send shockwaves through the economy, courts may look at the specific circumstances of each case and weigh the interests of all corporate stakeholders in determining whether to enforce a "bankruptcy blocker".

What is a "Golden Share"?