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Gary D. Young celebrates 50 years with the Law Society of Saskatchewan

by Robertson Stromberg | Feb 4, 2022 | Awards and Accolades, Community, Gary D Young, Lawyers, News

We are proud to celebrate Gary D. Young, Q.C., who has achieved the incredible milestone of 50 years with the Law Society of Saskatchewan. The Law Society of Saskatchewan serves the public interest and advances the administration of justice by regulating the...

Misty Alexander and Jared Epp present to the Saskatchewan Construction Association on the new Prompt Payment Legislation for Owners

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 31, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Community, Construction, Jared D Epp, Misty S Alexandre, News, Uncategorized

In a session geared especially for owners, Misty Alexander and Jared Epp offer a webinar with a focus on the incoming prompt payment legislation and its impact on infrastructure owners, the design community, and contractors. Register here.Tuesday, February 1, 2022...

Marinko Jelovic to present at Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 27, 2022 | Community, Lawyers, Marinko J Jelovic, News

Marinko Jelovic will be presenting the Mid-Winter Meeting of the Canadian Bar Association (Sask) on January 27, 2022. As part of a panel, Marinko will offer tips about drafting force majeure clauses and discuss the interpretation of these clauses in the context of...

Misty Alexandre and Jared Epp present to the Saskatchewan Construction Association on the new Prompt Payment Legislation

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 26, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Construction, Jared D Epp, Lawyers, Misty S Alexandre, News

In a session geared especially for contractors, Misty Alexandre and Jared Epp presented to the Saskatchewan Construction Association on the incoming prompt payment legislation. The session focused on how the new Builder’s Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act will...

Jared Epp presents to College of Law

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 26, 2022 | Community, Jared D Epp, Lawyers, News

Jared Epp presents to College of Law.Giving back to the legal community is an important part of what it means to be a lawyer at Robertson Stromberg. As the incoming president of the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyer’s Association, Jared participated in a presentation to...

James Steele featured in January 2022 edition of Canadian Lawyer Magazine

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 14, 2022 | Awards and Accolades, James D Steele, Lawyers, News

James Steele is featured in the January 2022 edition of Canadian Lawyer Magazine. In it, James discusses the reasons why an up-to-date Power of Attorney is more important than ever. Read the article here.Related News and Articles

James Steele featured in Winter 2021 Edition of Bar Notes

by Robertson Stromberg | Dec 27, 2021 | Awards and Accolades, James D Steele, News

James’ most recent article relating to Professional Regulation and the Duty of Fairness in Investigations is featured in the Winter 2021 edition of Bar Notes, the magazine of the Canadian Bar Association Saskatchewan Branch. In it, James canvasses recent case law and...

Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C., Elected to Bencher of the Law Society of Saskatchewan

by Robertson Stromberg | Nov 22, 2021 | Awards and Accolades, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

Congratulations to Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C. on her election to Bencher of the Law Society of Saskatchewan. The Benchers govern Saskatchewan’s law society by setting and enforcing standards for admissions, professional conduct and quality of service. More...

Robertson Stromberg named one of Canada’s Best Law Firms of 2022

by Robertson Stromberg | Nov 18, 2021 | ADR Processes - Mediation and Arbitration, Awards and Accolades, Construction, News

Robertson Stromberg has been named one of Canada's Best Law Firms of 2022 by The Globe and Mail. Canada’s best law firms were identified in 28 different legal fields, based on the number of recommendations they received for a respective legal field. Robertson...

Darlene Wingerak presents at CBA Labour and Employment Law Symposium

by Robertson Stromberg | Nov 9, 2021 | Darlene N Wingerak, Labour and Employment, Lawyers, News

CBA LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW ONLINE SYMPOSIUM Join Darlene Wingerak as she discusses mediation ethics at the CBA Labour and Employment Law Symposium on November 9. The session will discuss ethical issues arising in mediations for both lawyers and mediators,...

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Am I in a Common-Law Relationship?

by Robertson Stromberg | Aug 17, 2020 | Articles & Research, Family Law

In Saskatchewan, The Family Property Act and The Family Maintenance Act defines “spouse” as either two persons who are legally married or have been cohabiting with the other person as spouses continuously for at least two years (often referred to as a “common-law...

How are lawyers involved when purchasing a home?

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 28, 2020 | Articles & Research, Curtis P Clavelle, Lawyers, Residential Real Estate

For many first time home buyers, purchasing a home can take a lot more time and effort than anticipated. Finding a home is hard enough, but what needs to be completed afterward can be confusing and time-consuming. This article will discuss the steps involved in...

Delay in Professional Disciplinary Cases

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 20, 2020 | Articles & Research, Lawyers, Professional Discipline and Liability, Sean M Sinclair

Abrametz v Law Society of Saskatchewan is an important new decision from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal dealing with the impact of delay in professional disciplinary cases. The charges against a lawyer under discipline, Peter Abrametz, were stayed by the Court of...

Tax Aspects of Dividends Paid by Corporations

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 16, 2020 | Articles & Research, Lawyers, Melvin A Gerspacher, Tax Law

Private corporations pay dividends of various kinds, often in order to achieve a particular result for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada). The Business Corporations Act (Saskatchewan) distinguishes between a dividend (which, under corporate law, means the...

Insurance Companies Cannot Compel Customers to Undergo Genetic Testing

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 10, 2020 | Articles & Research, Insurance, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers

In a recent Reference re Genetic Non-Discrimination Act, 2020 SCC 17, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld a federal law that forbids companies from making people undergo genetic testing before buying insurance or other services. The Genetic Non-Discrimination Act (the...

Am I entitled to be notified that my family member has made a new Will?

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 6, 2020 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, James D Steele, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

When a loved one passes away unexpectedly, the shock can be made worse by finding out that the deceased also had made a new will totally contrary to their former will. Sometimes clients will ask me if it is legal for their loved one to make a new will, cutting out...

Income Splitting With a One Percent Prescribed Rate

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 26, 2020 | Articles & Research, Melvin A Gerspacher, Tax Law

For every calendar quarter, the Canada Revenue Agency (the CRA) announces prescribed interest rates for different purposes under the Income Tax Act (Canada). The Income Tax Regulations state that the basic prescribed interest rate is calculated as the average of the...

Government legislative authority to direct measures during COVID-19

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 2, 2020 | Articles & Research, Covid-19

Saskatchewan has declared a state of emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic. The province’s legislative authority to declare this state of emergency can be found under The Emergency Planning Act (the “Act”). Measures taken by the provincial government under the Act can...

COVID-19 and Parenting: How can I seek relief from the Court?

by Robertson Stromberg | May 5, 2020 | Articles & Research, Covid-19, Curtis P Clavelle, Family Law

COVID-19 has presented many new challenges for parents to face. You may find yourself in difficult situations. What if the other parent is not physically distancing and continues to see relatives and friends and I feel their access should be limited to FaceTime only...

COVID-19: Why now is not the time to put your life on hold

by Robertson Stromberg | Apr 28, 2020 | Articles & Research, Covid-19, Curtis P Clavelle, Darlene N Wingerak, Family Law, Tiffany M Paulsen

It feels as though life is on hold these days. People’s careers have been paused. Kids are home from school. Our social lives have become considerably more restricted. We have all been forced to become homebodies, even if we (secretly) don’t mind it. However, now...

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LATEST NEWS, ARTICLES & RESEARCH

News

Gary D. Young celebrates 50 years with the Law Society of Saskatchewan

Misty Alexander and Jared Epp present to the Saskatchewan Construction Association on the new Prompt Payment Legislation for Owners

Marinko Jelovic to present at Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting

Misty Alexandre and Jared Epp present to the Saskatchewan Construction Association on the new Prompt Payment Legislation

Jared Epp presents to College of Law

James Steele featured in January 2022 edition of Canadian Lawyer Magazine

James Steele featured in Winter 2021 Edition of Bar Notes

Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C., Elected to Bencher of the Law Society of Saskatchewan

Robertson Stromberg named one of Canada’s Best Law Firms of 2022

Darlene Wingerak presents at CBA Labour and Employment Law Symposium

Articles

Am I in a Common-Law Relationship?

How are lawyers involved when purchasing a home?

Delay in Professional Disciplinary Cases

Tax Aspects of Dividends Paid by Corporations

Insurance Companies Cannot Compel Customers to Undergo Genetic Testing

Am I entitled to be notified that my family member has made a new Will?

Income Splitting With a One Percent Prescribed Rate

Government legislative authority to direct measures during COVID-19

COVID-19 and Parenting: How can I seek relief from the Court?

COVID-19: Why now is not the time to put your life on hold