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A recent chambers decision holding that gross overriding royalties (“GOR”) can be vested off in a reverse vesting order (“RVO”) is on its way up to the Court of Appeal of Alberta (the “ABCA”). The ABCA has granted leave to appeal Invico Diversified Income Limited Partnership v NewGrange Energy Inc, 2024 ABKB 214 (“Invico”).

The Chambers Decision

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has sent shock waves through global markets, businesses and supply chains. Boards of directors and senior management of businesses are likely asking themselves some tough questions. For instance:

1. What should we be doing to protect our employees and operations?

2. Can boards be responsible if employees get sick from COVID-19?

3. Do we really understand the risks to our business operations from COVID-19?

4. What happens if our supply chain vendors fail to perform their contracts with us?