Bankruptcy

Nova Scotia appeal court overturns Newline defence-cost order in Herald pension litigation

The court held that Eckler’s advance coverage motion fell outside the CCAA proceeding’s purpose, while leaving the insurance merits and unappealed AIG findings untouched.

Lakeview condo buyers cannot cancel deals over developer change, court rules

Ontario court finds the transfer to a KingSett entity left the buyers’ contracted units and amenities unchanged, while preserving the possibility of future material-change claims.

Court approves CFFI asset sale and orders reporting on disputed Risley artwork

A debt-assumption deal involving US$1.12 billion in CFFI debt can proceed, but any private settlement over disputed artwork must be explained to the court.

Atlantic Sea Cucumber creditors learn final debt totals following court decision

Charter right to speedy trial does not apply to civil contempt sanctioning, Alberta appeal court rules

Lawsuits over alleged $37.5 million fraud at Stateview Homes to be heard together

Court protects construction liens from expiring during complex insolvency proceedings

Receiver's decision to cancel condo sale despite secret agreement upheld

Full debt forgiveness denied for man who caused uninsured accident

Court approves receiver's plan to cancel sale of unfinished luxury Toronto condo unit

Contempt case over unexplained missing investment funds shall continue