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Sean Sinclair achieves landmark victory in case involving non-consensual distribution of intimate images and videos
Robertson Stromberg LLP lawyer, Sean Sinclair, successfully represented a client in a recent lawsuit dealing with the non-consensual distribution of intimate images and videos. The case was a first of its kind in Saskatchewan and resulted in the largest damages award...
Robertson Stromberg LLP listed as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms of 2023 by the Globe and Mail
Robertson Stromberg LLP has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms of 2023 by the Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail partnered with Statista to determine which law firms in Canada are held in the highest esteem by their colleagues, and the results reflect the...
Jennifer Pereira, K.C. presents at Arc Group Canada Insurance Trends 2023 Seminar
Join Jennifer Pereira, K.C., in Toronto on November 16 for a robust discussion on emerging risks and trends that will impact the insurance industry in the upcoming year. Hosted by the Arc Group Canada the insurance seminar will be followed by a cocktail reception with...
Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. to Participate in Family Law Panel
Join Tiffany Paulsen, K.C., at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law on October 25, 2022, where she will participate in a panel discussion entitled Using Data and Design for Action: Next Steps For Family Justice in Saskatchewan. The discussion will include...
James Steele presents at the Saskatoon Estate Planning Council
James Steele will present an update on recent Saskatchewan court decisions affecting estate practitioners at the Saskatoon Estate Planning Council (SEPC) on October 18, 2022. SEPC promotes the discussion of topics and problems in estate and tax planning by...
Kim Anderson, K.C. and Curtis Clavelle present at the Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association Fall Convention
Join Kim Anderson, K.C. and Curtis Clavelle at the Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association Annual Convention where they will be presenting on the tax assessment and collection process in relation to cabins, public docks and walkways. In addition, they will discuss...
Sean Sinclair Joins Board of Prairie Hospice Society
Congratulations to Sean Sinclair for joining the board of directors of Prairie Hospice Society. Prairie Hospice Society is a charitable, non-profit community organization working to ensure access to compassionate, community-based, end-of-life support in Saskatoon. Its...
Timothy Hawryluk, K.C. Appointed Public Inquest Coroner
Timothy Hawryluk, K.C. will preside as coroner at the inquest relating to the death of Curtis McKenzie, an inmate at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary. The inquest is scheduled for October 31 to November 4, 2022, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The purpose of the inquest...
Jennifer Pereira, K.C., Appointed for Second Term as Trustee on the Board of the Canadian Museum of History
On September 21, 2021, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the reappointment of Jennifer Pereira, K.C., to the board of the Canadian Museum of History.Jennifer first joined the Museum’s Board of Trustees in March 2018, and since...
Prairie Hospice Celebrates Volunteers with Butterfly Release
Prairie Hospice Society, a charitable, non-profit community organization, works to ensure access to compassionate, community-based end-of-life support in Saskatoon. Its goal is to enhance the quality of life at the end of life, wherever people call home. Each year...
Articles
Enforceability of Parenting Agreements by the Court and Police
Is my parenting agreement enforceable by the Court or by the police? The short answer is no – well, could it be?!Will the Court enforce my parenting agreement? Parenting agreements between parties are relevant to the determination of children’s best interests but they...
James Steele Published in CBA Bar Notes – Summer 2021 Edition
James Steele was published recently in the Summer 2021 Edition of CBA Bar Notes.
The Limitations of Bankruptcy Proceedings
As an unsecured creditor, you are often placed in a difficult position when it comes to debtors who cannot afford to pay their bills. You can seek judgment, but you are often taken in line with other unsecured creditors who do not expect to receive on their debts as...
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.
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.