Join Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C. at the STLA Spring Conference “Winning Without A Trial”

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On May 6, 2022 Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C. will participate in a panel discussion about binding pre-trial conferences. Tiffany will share her thoughts about Saskatchewan’s new rules of court relating to binding settlement conferences and share effective strategy. You can register for the STLA’s spring conference here.

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Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Bryant Estate v Stuart, 2021 SKCA 54

A recent case from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal clarifies that a beneficiary who seeks an estate accounting is not required to show possible wrongdoing by the trustee before an accounting can be ordered. Background: The late Franklin Bryant was a beneficiary under...

ADR Options in Estate Disputes

ADR Process Options for Resolving Disputes in Estate Related Matters Estate disputes can sometimes become difficult and challenging, particularly when the dispute is among family members. There may be a disagreement among appointed executors as to how an estate should...

Estate Litigation Update: Munro v James, 2020 BCSC 1348

A 2020 decision from the British Columbia Supreme Court makes clear that an agreement to leave a gift in one’s will, is a binding agreement. As such, if one breaches that agreement, the person can be held liable even during their life.

RICS and CIArb 2021 Construction Dispute Symposium Series

Join Robertson Stromberg Partner Misty S. Alexandre on Tuesday, May 25, for the RICS and CIArb 2021 Construction Dispute Symposium series.This Symposium series will explore recent trends and emerging approaches to dispute resolution in the construction industry....

What You Need to Know About New Assisted Reproduction Laws

The Children’s Law Act, 2020 has recently come into place in Saskatchewan. This has updated the laws relating to decision-making and parenting time of children. However, this article focuses on the changes made to assisted reproduction in Saskatchewan. The new...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Nelson v Wagner, 2021 SKQB

A very useful lesson comes in the recent Saskatchewan decision in Nelson v Wagner. The decision offers guidance on when a court will override claims of solicitor-client privilege, and disclose the file of the solicitor who dealt with a testator. In Nelson, the...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: McStay v Berta Estate, 2021 SKCA 51

A recent case from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, reminds us that a Chambers judge cannot decide conflicting evidence on the basis of affidavits. Rather, any weighing of credibility must wait for the later trial. The case in McStay arose out of a will...

Secured Lending in Aircraft Objects – Framework Overview of the International Registry of Mobile Assets

Lenders or creditors taking security in assets relating to Aircrafts Objects need to understand the framework of the International Registry of Mobile Assets (the “Registry”). Read the brief outline of this framework and the security a lender may expect to receive in Aircraft Objects.

The potential dangers of adding children as joint tenants

Many people like to add the name of a child, or children, to their home. The hope is to avoid probate fees on the death of the parent, and have the asset go directly to the children. However, before you make this decision, be aware of the following potential danger:...

ICYMI: Understanding Employment Law Through COVID-19 Presented by Candice Grant

Understanding Employment Law Through COVID-19 Presented by Candice Grant Are you uncertain about how to handle recent changes to employment law as a result of COVID-19? Watch Candice D. Grant’s presentation to the Saskatoon Construction Association as she discusses...

Tiffany M Paulsen receives Q.Arb designation

Congratulations to Tiffany M. Paulsen, Q.C., on achieving Q.Arb designation from the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC). ADRIC is Canada's preeminent self-regulatory professional Dispute Resolution organization. It provides education and certification, promotes ethical...

The “wills exception” to solicitor-client privilege

Solicitor-client privilege means communications between a lawyer and a client, are confidential. Thus, if a third party wants to see what a client told their lawyer when seeking advice, the court will not allow this.

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