Russian Sanctions
and Broad Interpretation
of Control in Ovsyankin
12 May 2023
In Angophora Holdings Ltd. v. Ovsyankin, 2022 ABKB 711, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench (the “Court”) denied an application to stay...
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International guide.
International Risk Assessment.
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A letter
to The Economist
Dearest Editor, As a long-time international energy lawyer (both in petroleum and...
How it started.
How it’s going.
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What goes up, but never comes down?*
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How to Connect Solar Projects to Distribution Grids in Alberta
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International Energy Projects
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Big Law Pay: Pay Cuts or Paper Cuts ?
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