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Robertson Stromberg recognized in the 17th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada

by Robertson Stromberg | Aug 30, 2022 | Allan M Haubrich, Awards and Accolades, Christopher J H Donald, Gary D Young, Jared D Epp, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers, Leslie W Prosser, M Kim Anderson, Melvin A Gerspacher, Misty S Alexandre, News, Reynold A Robertson, Scott D Waters, Tiffany M Paulsen

Launched in 2006, The Best Lawyers in Canada™ highlights the best legal talent across Canada. For 17 editions, they’ve celebrated the extraordinary accomplishments of those in the legal profession through exhaustive peer-review surveys. Using the same trusted...

Will Hampton Completes Bar Admissions Program

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 15, 2022 | Awards and Accolades, Lawyers, News

Congratulations to Will Hampton on completing the Bar Admissions Program and signing the roll at the Law Society of Saskatchewan. Will is now a member of the Law Society and is eligible to practice law in this province. For more information about the Law Society of...

Jared Epp Receives the Chapter Award of Merit from Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 24, 2022 | Awards and Accolades, Jared D Epp, Lawyers, News

Congratulations to Jared Epp on receiving the Chapter Award of Merit from Construction Specifications Canada (CSC). Jared received this honour in recognition of his work to advance the goals of the organization and for the betterment of the design and construction...

Jennifer Pereira, Q.C. presented Community Service Award

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 17, 2022 | Awards and Accolades, Community, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers, News

Congratulations to Jennifer Pereira, Q.C. on her recognition by The Canadian Bar Association (Saskatchewan Branch) with the Community Service Award. The Community Service Award recognizes lawyers for their outstanding dedication, service and commitment to the...

Jared Epp elected President of Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association

by Robertson Stromberg | May 16, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Community, Jared D Epp, Lawyers, News

Congratulations to Jared Epp on his election as President of the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association (STLA). The STLA is a voluntary association of civil and criminal trial lawyers dedicated to the pursuit of justice through education and advocacy. In its 37th...

Jennifer Pereira, Q.C. joins the Remai Modern Foundation Board

by Robertson Stromberg | May 12, 2022 | Awards and Accolades, Community, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers, News

Congratulations to Jennifer Pereira, Q.C. on her appointment to the Remai Modern Foundation Board. The Remai Modern Foundation, incorporated in 2017, is a nonprofit foundation whose sole purpose is to support the mission and activities of Remai Modern. Donations,...

Questioning for Family Lawyers

by Robertson Stromberg | May 4, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Family Law, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

Join Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C. and other seasoned litigators to break down their most effective questioning techniques, providing you with the tools, tips and strategies you need to get the most out of your next questioning. Find out how to gather information, obtain...

What is: Defamation Law

by Robertson Stromberg | May 2, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Lawyers, Media Law / Defamation, News, Sean M Sinclair

Given the interest in the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial, Sean Sinclair was asked by the Saskatoon StarPhoenix to explain some basic concepts about defamation law. The news article reviews the definition of defamation; how damages are assessed; and some...

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

by Robertson Stromberg | Apr 29, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

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...

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

by Robertson Stromberg | Apr 29, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers, News

On May 6, 2022, Jennifer Pereira, Q.C. will co-present “Cut and Run: Getting your Client out of Multi-Party proceedings.” This presentation will provide an overview of Pierringer and Mary Carter agreements and how to implement them successfully in Saskatchewan. You...

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Internet and Social Media Defamation

by Robertson Stromberg | Oct 23, 2020 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Lawyers, Media Law / Defamation, Sean M Sinclair

I commonly receive telephone calls related to internet and social media defamation. The internet and social media are ripe with slanderous statements posted by people who perceive they have absolute anonymity. These posts can impact people’s careers, their families,...

How to avoid your Will from becoming challenged after you die

by Robertson Stromberg | Oct 23, 2020 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, James D Steele, Q&A, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

More and more wills are being contested in Saskatchewan each year. And the sad truth is that many challenges are avoidable if the will-maker had done one or both of the below things: Hired a lawyer to draft their will, and keep good notes of their instructions; Told...

DIVISION OF FAMILY PROPERTY: ENTITLEMENT TO FARMLAND OWNED BY EX-SPOUSE AND THIRD PARTIES

by Robertson Stromberg | Oct 21, 2020 | Agriculture, Articles & Research, Family Law, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

When two parties are separating and dividing the family property, there may be questions surrounding property owned by one of the spouses and third parties. In Saskatchewan, this is particularly true for farmland. Often a husband or wife will own farmland with their...

Retroactive Child Support: Should you be Worried?

by Robertson Stromberg | Oct 8, 2020 | Articles & Research, Family Law, Tiffany M Paulsen

The recent Supreme Court of Canada decision, Michel v Graydon, 2020 SCC 24 is likely going to cause late night anxiety for some parents as the Court determined that, no matter how old the “children” are, parents may still collect unpaid child support from the other...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update

by Robertson Stromberg | Oct 5, 2020 | Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

An interesting recent estate litigation decision out of Saskatchewan is Leason v Malcolm, 2020 SKQB 102. Leason reminds us that once a bequest is vested, it may not be divested. In other words, if a beneficiary survives the testator, but the beneficiary then dies...

Protecting Farmer’s Equipment: A Bushel of Rights

by Robertson Stromberg | Sep 29, 2020 | Agriculture, Articles & Research, Lawyers

Perhaps more than any other profession, farmers on the Prairies are susceptible to financial pressures. Whether it be due to a late winter, a lack or precipitation, family pressures or the present Covid-19 pandemic, the agricultural business carries many risks. To...

Why Do I Need a Will?

by Robertson Stromberg | Sep 3, 2020 | Articles & Research, Ben W Parsonson, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

A commonly asked question is why do I need a will? Your will sets out what is to happen to your assets (more commonly known as your estate) when you pass away. If you pass away without a will then your estate falls into what is called intestacy. An intestate estate...

Using home inspectors as insurance for a home purchase- Think again

by Robertson Stromberg | Aug 31, 2020 | Articles & Research, Construction, Jared D Epp

For many people buying a new home is one of the most significant financial decisions they will make in their life. To safeguard this investment, many people choose to hire home inspectors. What happens when a home inspector misses something was the subject of a recent...

Legal Liability in Zoning Administration in Saskatchewan

by Robertson Stromberg | Aug 25, 2020 | Articles & Research, M Kim Anderson

Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. The Rules of Conduct 3. The Legislative Scheme 4. Know the Legislation 5. Know and Understand the Bylaw 6. Notice Requirements 7. Proper Exercise of Discretion 8. The Consequences 9. Conclusion 10. Recent Developments in the Law...

I have a business idea, now what?

by Robertson Stromberg | Aug 20, 2020 | Articles & Research, Small Business

I have a business idea… Now what? So, you have an idea and are ready to launch a business. What do you do next? You can start by reading this article. Below are a few things to consider when you are looking to start your own business: 1) Determine how you want...

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LATEST NEWS, ARTICLES & RESEARCH

News

Robertson Stromberg recognized in the 17th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada

Will Hampton Completes Bar Admissions Program

Jared Epp Receives the Chapter Award of Merit from Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)

Jennifer Pereira, Q.C. presented Community Service Award

Jared Epp elected President of Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association

Jennifer Pereira, Q.C. joins the Remai Modern Foundation Board

Questioning for Family Lawyers

What is: Defamation Law

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

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

Articles

Internet and Social Media Defamation

How to avoid your Will from becoming challenged after you die

DIVISION OF FAMILY PROPERTY: ENTITLEMENT TO FARMLAND OWNED BY EX-SPOUSE AND THIRD PARTIES

Retroactive Child Support: Should you be Worried?

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update

Protecting Farmer’s Equipment: A Bushel of Rights

Why Do I Need a Will?

Using home inspectors as insurance for a home purchase- Think again

Legal Liability in Zoning Administration in Saskatchewan

I have a business idea, now what?