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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 offers useful suggestions to professional regulators on how to navigate investigations. More information about Bar Notes can be found here.

Legal “Standing” to Challenge a Will

This articles offers an overview of the 2018 Court of Appeal decision in Olson v. Skarsgard Estate, 2018 SKCA 64. Olson offers an important reminder to parties involved in estate litigation. Namely, one should always check to make sure you have the legal “standing” to...

Case comment on Figley v. Figley

This article provides a Saskatchewan estate litigation update, offering a brief synopsis of the 2018 Saskatchewan decision in Figley v. Figley, 2018 SKQB 102, 21 C.P.C. (8th) 149. Figley v. Figley reminds estate litigators of the important “wills exception” to...

Should Liability Insurers Face Extraordinary Costs Penalties?

James Steele's article appeared in Hearsay, the publication of the Canadian Defence Lawyers. The piece focuses on whether liability insurers should face extraordinary costs penalties, in proceedings determining a duty to defend. "Duty to Defend" exception.pdf

The “Duty to Defend” Exception: James Steele’s article appears in Hearsay

James Steele has published an article in Hearsay, the publication of the Canadian Defence Lawyers (CDL). The CDL is a national organization of Canadian defence lawyers, including those who practice in insurance defence. James' piece focuses on whether liability...

Estate Litigation – Resulting Trusts

Can a resulting trust exist in respect of land under the western Canadian Torrens system, or, is such a trust inconsistent with the statutory concept of conclusive title? This case comment was published in Schnurr's Estate Litigation. Issues in Focus - Resulting...

Case Comment by James Steele Published in Estate Litigation Textbook

James Steele has published a case comment in Brian A. Schnurr's Estate Litigation, 2d ed. vol. 1 (Toronto: Thomson Reuters, 2017). The piece appears in the Issues in Focus section of this textbook. James's piece deals with the recent Saskatchewan Court of Appeal...

Correcting Mistakes in Wills

James Steele has contributed an article to the Estate Law Canada blog, a widely-read Canadian estate litigation blog, with over 6 million views. James wrote on the issue of fixing Wills, when erroneous wording is drafted by mistake. The piece can be read here.

James Steele Contributes to Legal Sourcery Blog

James Steele has published a case comment on Legal Sourcery, the award-winning legal blog of the Law Society of Saskatchewan Library. The post discusses the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision in Valard Construction Ltd. v Bird Construction Co. (2018 SCC 8), a...

Deterrence not Damages: the Punitive Rationale for Solicitor-Client Costs

Deterrence not Damages James Steele produced this article for The Canadian Journal of Insurance Law.

The “Duty to Defend” exception: solicitor-client costs and liability coverage proceedings

James Steele covers entitlement to solicitor-and-client costs in article soon to be published in Insurance Law in Canada. "Duty to Defend" exception.pdf

Rectifying Wills: a Litigator’s Guide

Rectifying Wills James Steele offers guidance on how to correct drafting mistakes in a Will, after a testator has died.

Sinclair and Steele Present to “Wills, Estates and Elder Law” Group

Sean Sinclair and James Steele presented on September 20, 2017 before the Saskatoon Canadian Bar Association's "Wills, Estates and Elder Law" group meeting. Sean and James provided a litigation perspective on the law and practice of challenging a Will, whether for...

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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 information about Benchers of the Law Society of Saskatchewan can be found here.

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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 Stromberg was recognized for work in Construction & Infrastructure Law and Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations).

The results reflect the 200 firms that made it to the top – among more than 30,000 existing law firms in the country.

Read the full listing here:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/rob-magazine/article-best-lawyers-in-canada-our-complete-listings/

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

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,...

What if I just don’t? A cautionary tale for those who ignore Saskatchewan’s new prompt payment requirements

For the past several years, we have been presenting to the construction industry the pending (and as of March 1, 2022, now in force) prompt payment provisions, which are now included in The Builders' Lien Act of Saskatchewan. A common question that arises during every...

Four Robertson Stromberg Lawyers Recognized as Litigation Stars

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...

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

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...

Misty Alexandre presents to the Mechanical Contractors Association of Saskatchewan on the new Prompt Payment Legislation

In a session geared especially for MCAS members, Misty Alexandre presented on the incoming prompt payment legislation. The session focused on how the new Builder’s Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act will impact infrastructure owners, the design community, and...

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

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...

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Robertson Stromberg named a Top Prairie Law Firm by Canadian Lawyer

by Robertson Stromberg | Oct 15, 2021 | Awards and Accolades, Community, News

Robertson Stromberg is honoured to be chosen as one of Canadian Lawyer magazine’s Top Prairie firms.

The firm was listed among the top five law firms in Saskatchewan in the 2021-22 edition of Canadian Lawyer’s annual survey.

Canadian Lawyer magazine asks lawyers, in-house counsel and clients from across the country to select their Top 10 regional law firms, based on the firms’ regional service coverage, client base, service excellence and legal expertise.

According to Canadian Lawyer, “We can all agree it has been a tough 18+ months for everyone. However, firms on the Prairies have also had to wrestle with some particular circumstances related to the pandemic.”

Jennifer Pereira, Q.C., was quoted in the article on the changing agricultural sector and the effect COVID-19 has had on business in Saskatchewan.

You can read the full article on Canadian Lawyer’s website.

Congratulations to everyone at RS on this remarkable achievement.

James Steele featured in Winter 2021 Edition of Bar Notes

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

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

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...

Robertson Stromberg named a Top Prairie Law Firm by Canadian Lawyer

Robertson Stromberg is honoured to be chosen as one of Canadian Lawyer magazine's Top Prairie firms. The firm was listed among the top five law firms in Saskatchewan in the 2021-22 edition of Canadian Lawyer's annual survey. Canadian Lawyer magazine asks lawyers,...

12 Lawyers from Robertson Stromberg recognized in the 16th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada

For over 100 years, Robertson Stromberg has been delivering pragmatic advice and strategic solutions in every area of the law. As a top local law firm with reach that extends nationally, we strive for excellence and live by the highest professional standards. ...

Darlene Wingerak joins the board of PLEA

Darlene Wingerak joins the board of PLEA.

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12 Lawyers from Robertson Stromberg recognized in the 16th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada

by Robertson Stromberg | Aug 27, 2021 | 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

Congratulations to our lawyers who have been recognized in the 16th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. Recognition in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honour, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers.