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Court of Appeal of Alberta to Reconsider Whether Gross Overriding Royalties Run With The Land

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

Canada, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, McMillan LLP, Court of Appeal of Alberta
Is this the Peak for Reverse Vesting Orders?: BC Court of Appeal Confirms Jurisdiction to Grant RVOs in Receiverships

The BC Court of Appeal has confirmed the jurisdiction for Canadian courts to make reverse vesting orders (“RVO”) in receivership proceedings. British Columbia v.

Canada, British Columbia, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Fasken, Insolvency, British Columbia Court of Appeal
Impact transfrontalier de la décision de la Cour suprême des États-Unis dans l’affaire Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P.

Le 27 juin 2024, la Cour suprême des États-Unis a publié une décision très attendue qu’elle a rendue dans l’affaire William K. Harrington, United States Trustee, Region 2, Petitioner v. Purdue Pharma L.P. et al. (l’« affaire Purdue »).

Canada, USA, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Cross-Border Implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P.

On June 27, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States released its highly anticipated decision in William K. Harrington, United States Trustee, Region 2, Petitioner v. Purdue Pharma L.P. et al. (Purdue). At issue was whether the U.S. bankruptcy court had jurisdiction to confirm a plan that provided for releases in favour of non-debtor parties, including parties providing a significant monetary contribution in support of the plan itself.

Canada, USA, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, Supreme Court of the United States
The Oilers Stay Alive: Court of Appeal Denies Leave to Appeal the approval of a SISP and a Stalking Horse Purchase Agreement in the Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited Matter

BP Canada Energy Group ULC (“BP”) has applied for leave to appeal a decision under section 13 of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (the “CCAA”) and for a stay of the orders rendered by Justice Yamauchi on April 24, 2024

Canada, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Fasken, Court of Appeal of Alberta
Corporate Restructuring Meets Intellectual Property: Quebec Superior Court Overturns Disclaimer Notice and Issues the First Canadian Interpretation of Usage Rights under the CCAA

In the Endoceutics case[1], the Superior Court recently clarified the application of section 32 of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act

Canada, Quebec, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, McMillan LLP
Substance Over Process: Win under the Fraudulent Preference Act Raises Interesting Questions

Creditors want to recover as much money as they can from their debtors as quickly and painlessly as possible. When those debtors take steps to delay, defeat and hinder a creditor’s recovery, creditors can rely on the Fraudulent Preference Act, RSBC 1996, c. 164 (“FPA”) and the Fraudulent Conveyance Act, RSBC 1996, c. 163 (“FCA”) to set aside transactions that have that intention and effect. Generally, the FCA allows “creditors and others” to void dispositions of property designed to delay, hinder or defraud their claims.

Canada, British Columbia, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Fasken, Credit (finance), Financial Conduct Authority (UK), British Columbia Court of Appeal
Lenders Exhale: Qualex overturned on appeal, confirming the application of Redwater

Just over a year ago, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench (“ACKB”) decision in Qualex-Landmark Towers v 12-10 Capital Corp (“Qualex”)[1] extended the application of an environmental regulator’s priority entitlements in bankruptcy and insolvency to civ

Canada, Alberta, Company & Commercial, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, McMillan LLP, Mediation, Due diligence, Supreme Court of Canada, Court of Appeal of Alberta
Insolvabilité au Canada : jurisprudence, tendances et changements en 2023

Plusieurs décisions judiciaires notables et mises à jour législatives importantes pour les prêteurs commerciaux, les entreprises et les professionnels de l’insolvabilité ont marqué l’année 2023. Le présent bulletin résume les principaux développements survenus en 2023 et met en lumière les points saillants à connaître en 2024.

1. Régime de priorité

En 2023, plusieurs affaires et mises à jour législatives ont soulevé des questions importantes concernant le régime de priorité dans le cadre des procédures d’insolvabilité.

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Canadian Insolvency: Case Law, Trends and Shifts in 2023

Several significant judicial decisions and legislative updates occurred in 2023 that are relevant to commercial lenders, businesses and restructuring professionals. This bulletin summarizes the key developments of 2023 and highlights areas of significance to be aware of in 2024.

1. Priority Scheme

In 2023, several cases and legislative updates raised important questions regarding the priority scheme in insolvency proceedings.

Environmental Priorities

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