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Join Curtis Clavelle at the CBA Sexual and Gender Diversity Alliance Section Meeting on April 2

by Robertson Stromberg | Mar 14, 2025 | Curtis P Clavelle, Family Law, Lawyers, News

Curtis will be presenting on family building options available to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, together with relevant legislation, requirements and pitfalls of drafting assisted reproduction agreements, and legal treatment of multi-parent families. To register, click here....

Robertson Stromberg Lawyers Recognized in the 2025 Edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

by Robertson Stromberg | Mar 13, 2025 | Candice D Grant, James D Steele, Jared D Epp, Jennifer D Pereira, M Kim Anderson, Misty S Alexandre, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

Congratulations to Misty S. Alexandre, M. Kim Anderson, K.C., Christopher J.H. Donald, K.C., Jared D. Epp, Tiffany M. Paulsen, K.C., Jennifer D. Pereira, K.C., Leslie W. Prosser, K.C., and Sean M. Sinclair, who have been recognized by their peers in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for 2023.

Join Misty Alexandre at the Society of Construction Law North America joint panel discussion

by Robertson Stromberg | Mar 11, 2025 | Construction, Lawyers, Misty S Alexandre, News

Join Misty Alexandre at the Society of Construction Law North America (British Columbia & Yukon, and Prairies and Northern Territories Chapters) joint panel discussion on recent case law developments on liens. The panel takes place on March 26, 2025 at 1:00pm to...

Jennifer Pereira, K.C. appointed to Federal Judicial Advisory Committee

by Robertson Stromberg | Mar 5, 2025 | Awards and Accolades, Lawyers, Misty S Alexandre, News

Congratulations to Jennifer Pereira, K.C. on her appointment to the Federal Judicial Advisory Committee. The committee is responsible for assessing the qualifications of lawyers who apply to be justices of the Court of King’s Bench in Saskatchewan. For more...

Misty Alexandre joins board of Saskatoon Industry Education Council

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 16, 2025 | Awards and Accolades, Lawyers, Misty S Alexandre, News

Misty Alexandre has joined the board of the Saskatoon Industry Education Council (SIEC). The SIEC serves as a critical connection between Saskatchewan’s industry leaders and the next generation of talent, fostering collaboration among businesses, K-12 schools, and...

Jared Epp Presents at Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 10, 2025 | Construction, Jared D Epp, Lawyers, News

Join Jared Epp at the Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting Jared Epp will participate in a panel with respect to procurement. The session, entitled Procurement: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls provides a comprehensive overview of procurement...

Scott Waters, K.C. Presents at Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 10, 2025 | Commercial Transactions and Real Estate, Corporate Law and Governance, Lawyers, News, Scott D Waters

Join Scott Waters, K.C. at the Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting Scott Waters K.C. will participate in a panel about commercial real estate transactions. Entitled, Anatomy of Commercial Real Estate: Current Trends and Issues, this session examines the...

Tiffany M. Paulsen, K.C. re-elected as Bencher for the Law Society of Saskatchewan

by Robertson Stromberg | Nov 20, 2024 | Awards and Accolades, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

Congratulations to Tiffany M. Paulsen, K.C., on her re-election as Bencher for the Law Society of Saskatchewan. The Law Society of Saskatchewan serves the public interest and advances the administration of justice by regulating competence and integrity in the practice...

Join Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. at the Law Society of Saskatchewan Family Law Seminar

by Robertson Stromberg | Nov 7, 2024 | Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. will be a panelist at the Law Society of Saskatchewan’s Family Law Seminar, Getting it Done: Resolving Family Proceedings on a Final Basis without Going to Trial. Held on November 21, 2024, Tiffany will present with the Honourable Gwen Goebel on...

Sean M. Sinclair Appointed Justice of the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench

by Robertson Stromberg | Nov 1, 2024 | Awards and Accolades, Lawyers, News, Sean M Sinclair

Robertson Stromberg LLP proudly announces that Sean M. Sinclair has been appointed Justice of the Saskatchewan Court of King's Bench. On November 1, 2024, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announced, "I wish Justice...

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Buyer Beware: What You Need to Know About Land Zoning when Purchasing Property

by Robertson Stromberg | Dec 3, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Construction, Lawyers, Sarah Bree

When purchasing a property many people forget one important thing: how is the land I am purchasing zoned? This is relatively simple to find an answer for, and the answer can have important consequences for your ownership of the property. In many cases the answer may...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Concentra Trust v Calvary United Church, 2024 SKKB 139

by Robertson Stromberg | Sep 25, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Case Comments, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

The recent Saskatchewan King’s Bench decision in Concentra Trust v Calvary United Church, displays the Court’s power to save a charitable gift in a Will, so that an estate gift still flows to another charitable object which closely resembles the testator’s original...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Levesque v Klarenbach, 2024 SKKB 130

by Robertson Stromberg | Aug 28, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Case Comments, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

The recent Saskatchewan King’s Bench decision in Levesque v Klarenbach, offers a reminder of the limits that some judges may impose on an application to compel disclosure from a power of attorney.Background: The background of Levesque involved the below facts: Darlene...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Miller v Miller Estate, 2024 SKCA 70

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 22, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Case Comments, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

The recent Saskatchewan Court of Appeal decision in Miller v Miller Estate, 2024 SKCA 70, confronted the issue of when a party, who seeks to appeal a decision made by a Chambers judge, first requires leave to appeal. For context, in order to appeal certain decisions...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Walker v Hunter, 2024 SKCA 34

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 9, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

This post discusses the recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan in Walker v Hunter, 2024 SKCA 34. This decision offers an illustration of when a lawsuit may be struck out, on the basis that it is statute barred (i.e. commenced too late). Such a...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Haines v Kuffner Estate, 2024 SKKB 51

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 5, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

The recent Saskatchewan King’s Bench decision in Haines v Kuffner Estate is an example of the Court’s ability to validate a document, which may not have been executed with all the normal formalities. This flexibility offers the ability to ensure, as far as possible,...

The Emergence of Indigenous Court Systems: Planting the Seeds for a Métis Court in Saskatchewan

by Robertson Stromberg | May 29, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Lawyers

In recent years, there has been an emergence of Indigenous-led justice systems across Canada and the world. In 2016, the Mohawk Band Council of Akwesasne introduced what is considered the first court in Canada for and by Indigenous people.[1] Similarly, other...

Do you need a development permit?

by Robertson Stromberg | May 17, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Construction, Lawyers, Sarah Bree

Land is zoned to regulate development, ensure public health and safety, and promote the general welfare of the community. The Planning and Development Act (the “PDA”) gives local governing bodies the authority to oversee the planning process. Zoning bylaws dictate the...

To Post or Not to Post: Social Media, Informal Communication and Professional Obligations

by Robertson Stromberg | May 14, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Lawyers, Media Law / Defamation, Sean M Sinclair

When I started practicing law, a partner at my firm warned me that "you're never not a lawyer". He explained that there is no clear distinction between your personal and professional life. As a lawyer, regardless of whether you were "off duty" or not, your...

Protecting Estate Inheritances from Family Law Claims

by Robertson Stromberg | May 9, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Curtis P Clavelle, Estate Litigation, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

Most parents intend to leave at least a portion of their estates to their children. What some parents may not realize is that the inheritance they leave their children could turn into “divisible family property” down the road in the event a child’s spousal...

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Join Curtis Clavelle at the CBA Sexual and Gender Diversity Alliance Section Meeting on April 2

Robertson Stromberg Lawyers Recognized in the 2025 Edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

Join Misty Alexandre at the Society of Construction Law North America joint panel discussion

Jennifer Pereira, K.C. appointed to Federal Judicial Advisory Committee

Misty Alexandre joins board of Saskatoon Industry Education Council

Jared Epp Presents at Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting

Scott Waters, K.C. Presents at Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting

Tiffany M. Paulsen, K.C. re-elected as Bencher for the Law Society of Saskatchewan

Join Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. at the Law Society of Saskatchewan Family Law Seminar

Sean M. Sinclair Appointed Justice of the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench

Articles

Buyer Beware: What You Need to Know About Land Zoning when Purchasing Property

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Concentra Trust v Calvary United Church, 2024 SKKB 139

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Levesque v Klarenbach, 2024 SKKB 130

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Miller v Miller Estate, 2024 SKCA 70

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Walker v Hunter, 2024 SKCA 34

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Haines v Kuffner Estate, 2024 SKKB 51

The Emergence of Indigenous Court Systems: Planting the Seeds for a Métis Court in Saskatchewan

Do you need a development permit?

To Post or Not to Post: Social Media, Informal Communication and Professional Obligations

Protecting Estate Inheritances from Family Law Claims