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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...

Four Robertson Stromberg Lawyers Recognized as Litigation Stars

by Robertson Stromberg | Apr 28, 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

Robertson Stromberg LLP is proud to announce that four of our lawyers have been recognized by Benchmark Litigation as Litigation Stars. Lawyers M. Kim Anderson, Q.C., Jennifer D. Pereira, Q.C., Sean M. Sinclair and Gary D. Young, Q.C., have been identified as four of...

Feedback Request – Proposed Amendments to Wills Act

by Robertson Stromberg | Apr 27, 2022 | Area of Expertise, James D Steele, News, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

CBASK wishes to advise of a proposal brought forward by CBASK member David Ukrainetz, McKercher LLP for the enactment of franchise legislation. The proposed legislation would provide a general scheme of protections for franchise businesses in Saskatchewan. CBASK is in...

National Volunteer Week 2022: Highlighting Robertson Stromberg’s Community Partnerships

by Robertson Stromberg | Apr 25, 2022 | Awards and Accolades, Candice D Grant, Community, Darlene N Wingerak, James D Steele, Jared D Epp, Jennifer D Pereira, Kelsey R Dixon, Kirsten M Hnatuk, Lawyers, M Kim Anderson, Marinko J Jelovic, Misty S Alexandre, News, Sean M Sinclair, Tiffany M Paulsen

From April 24 to 30, Canadians celebrate National Volunteer Week (NVW2022). This year’s theme is Volunteering is Empathy in Action and honours the dedicated volunteers that bring heart to Canada’s communities. At Robertson Stromberg LLP, we are very proud of our...

Sean Sinclair quoted on impact of anti-SLAPP (strategic litigation against public participation) legislation

by Robertson Stromberg | Apr 14, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Lawyers, Media Law / Defamation, News, Sean M Sinclair

Sean Sinclair was quoted in a CBC story about the impact of anti-SLAPP (strategic litigation against public participation) legislation. A private member’s bill in Saskatchewan is proposing that Saskatchewan, like B.C., Ontario and Quebec, enact legislation that...

Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C., participates in the Legal Skies podcast

by Robertson Stromberg | Mar 30, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Community, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

Join Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C., as she participates in Legal Skies, a podcast from the Law Society of Saskatchewan. In S4E1 Tiffany joins Dayna Cornwall, Project Manager for the National Self-Represented Litigants Project, to discuss limited scope (or unbundled) legal...

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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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News

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”

Four Robertson Stromberg Lawyers Recognized as Litigation Stars

Feedback Request – Proposed Amendments to Wills Act

National Volunteer Week 2022: Highlighting Robertson Stromberg’s Community Partnerships

Sean Sinclair quoted on impact of anti-SLAPP (strategic litigation against public participation) legislation

Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C., participates in the Legal Skies podcast

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?