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James Steele Presents to Law Students

by Robertson Stromberg | Oct 2, 2024 | James D Steele, Lawyers, News

James Steele will be presenting to law students at the University of Saskatchewan today. Students in Wills will hear from James on the topic of estate litigation from a practitioner’s perspective.Related News and Articles

Join Tiffany Paulsen, KC at the STLA Appellate Advocacy Seminar

by Robertson Stromberg | Sep 24, 2024 | Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

Join Tiffany Paulsen, KC at the STLA Appellate Advocacy Seminar Tiffany Paulsen, KC will be a panelist at the STLA Appellate Advocacy Seminar on October 11, 2024. Co-presenting on the topic of current appellate caselaw, Tiffany will share her insights on how family...

Timothy Hawryluk, K.C. Appointed Coroner in Daniel Evans Inquest

by Robertson Stromberg | Sep 16, 2024 | Community, Lawyers, News, Timothy P Hawryluk

Timothy Hawryluk, K.C. will preside as coroner at the inquest relating to the death of Daniel Evans who died while held in custody at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. The inquest is scheduled to start on September 16, 2024 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The purpose of...

13 Robertson Stromberg lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 guide

by Robertson Stromberg | Aug 29, 2024 | Awards and Accolades, Candice D Grant, Christopher J H Donald, Darlene N Wingerak, Jared D Epp, Jennifer D Pereira, Kirsten M Hnatuk, Lawyers, Leslie W Prosser, M Kim Anderson, Melvin A Gerspacher, Misty S Alexandre, News, Scott D Waters, Sean M Sinclair, Tiffany M Paulsen

On behalf of the entire firm, we’re pleased to announce that 13 of our lawyers have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2025 guide. In addition, Scott D. Waters, K.C., has received the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” designation for his work in...

Join James Steele for a Law Society of Saskatchewan CPD Replay – When Estates Go to Court: Recent Saskatchewan Decisions

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 26, 2024 | James D Steele, Lawyers, News

Several recent Saskatchewan decisions provide guidance on various estate law topics. These include issues related to estate administration, as well as more contentious issues such as will challenges. This webinar summarizes some of the recent Saskatchewan decisions...

Join Jennifer Pereira, K.C. at the Women Change Makers Panel hosted by CBA Saskatchewan

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 6, 2024 | Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers, News

Join Jennifer Pereira, K.C. at the Women Change Makers Panel hosted by CBA Saskatchewan Jennifer will be moderating a discussion with outstanding members of the legal profession in Saskatchewan. Representing the first female CBA Saskatchewan President, the...

Robertson Stromberg Lawyers Recognized in the 2024 Edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

by Robertson Stromberg | Mar 12, 2024 | James D Steele, Jared D Epp, Jennifer D Pereira, Leslie W Prosser, M Kim Anderson, Misty S Alexandre, News, Scott D Waters, Sean M Sinclair

Congratulations to Misty S. Alexandre, M. Kim Anderson, K.C., Christopher J.H. Donald, K.C., Jared D. Epp, Tiffany M. Paulsen, K.C., Jennifer D. Pereira, K.C., Leslie W. Prosser, K.C., and Sean M. Sinclair, who have been recognized by their peers in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for 2023.

Congratulations to Darlene Wingerak on her King’s Counsel appointment

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 26, 2024 | Community, Darlene N Wingerak, Lawyers, News

In a press release today, the Attorney General announced four additional appointments to those announced in December 2023. King’s Counsel appointments are based on recommendations from a selection committee consisting of Saskatchewan's Justice Minister and Attorney...

Tim Hawryluk K.C. Appointed Coroner’s Counsel in James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon Mass Casualty Inquest

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 24, 2024 | Community, Lawyers, News, Timothy P Hawryluk

The Province of Saskatchewan’s Chief Coroner has appointed Partner Timothy Hawryluk KC as Coroner’s Counsel in the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon Mass Casualty Inquest. Tim is being supported by a team which includes Partner Candice Grant and Associate Tessa Wall....

Students Join Tiffany Paulsen and Marinko Jelovic at USask Career Forum

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 11, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Ben W Parsonson, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

University of Saskatchewan law students are invited to join Tiffany Paulsen and Marinko Jelovic at the USask Career Forum. Tiffany and Marinko will be discussing their careers at a session titled Life as a Litigator vs. Life as a Solicitor. The presentation takes...

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Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Concentra Trust v Calvary United Church, 2024 SKKB 139

by Robertson Stromberg | Sep 25, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Case Comments, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

The recent Saskatchewan King’s Bench decision in Concentra Trust v Calvary United Church, displays the Court’s power to save a charitable gift in a Will, so that an estate gift still flows to another charitable object which closely resembles the testator’s original...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Levesque v Klarenbach, 2024 SKKB 130

by Robertson Stromberg | Aug 28, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Case Comments, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

The recent Saskatchewan King’s Bench decision in Levesque v Klarenbach, offers a reminder of the limits that some judges may impose on an application to compel disclosure from a power of attorney.Background: The background of Levesque involved the below facts: Darlene...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Miller v Miller Estate, 2024 SKCA 70

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 22, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Case Comments, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

The recent Saskatchewan Court of Appeal decision in Miller v Miller Estate, 2024 SKCA 70, confronted the issue of when a party, who seeks to appeal a decision made by a Chambers judge, first requires leave to appeal. For context, in order to appeal certain decisions...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Walker v Hunter, 2024 SKCA 34

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 9, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

This post discusses the recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan in Walker v Hunter, 2024 SKCA 34. This decision offers an illustration of when a lawsuit may be struck out, on the basis that it is statute barred (i.e. commenced too late). Such a...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Haines v Kuffner Estate, 2024 SKKB 51

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 5, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

The recent Saskatchewan King’s Bench decision in Haines v Kuffner Estate is an example of the Court’s ability to validate a document, which may not have been executed with all the normal formalities. This flexibility offers the ability to ensure, as far as possible,...

The Emergence of Indigenous Court Systems: Planting the Seeds for a Métis Court in Saskatchewan

by Robertson Stromberg | May 29, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Lawyers

In recent years, there has been an emergence of Indigenous-led justice systems across Canada and the world. In 2016, the Mohawk Band Council of Akwesasne introduced what is considered the first court in Canada for and by Indigenous people.[1] Similarly, other...

Do you need a development permit?

by Robertson Stromberg | May 17, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Construction, Lawyers, Sarah Bree

Land is zoned to regulate development, ensure public health and safety, and promote the general welfare of the community. The Planning and Development Act (the “PDA”) gives local governing bodies the authority to oversee the planning process. Zoning bylaws dictate the...

To Post or Not to Post: Social Media, Informal Communication and Professional Obligations

by Robertson Stromberg | May 14, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Lawyers, Media Law / Defamation, Sean M Sinclair

When I started practicing law, a partner at my firm warned me that "you're never not a lawyer". He explained that there is no clear distinction between your personal and professional life. As a lawyer, regardless of whether you were "off duty" or not, your...

Protecting Estate Inheritances from Family Law Claims

by Robertson Stromberg | May 9, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Curtis P Clavelle, Estate Litigation, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

Most parents intend to leave at least a portion of their estates to their children. What some parents may not realize is that the inheritance they leave their children could turn into “divisible family property” down the road in the event a child’s spousal...

Reference Re an Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children Youth and Families 2024 SCC 5

by Robertson Stromberg | May 1, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Kristian St. Onge, Lawyers

What does the Supreme Court decision mean for Métis government and citizens in Saskatchewan? Recently, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in [Translated] Reference Re an Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children Youth and Families 2024 SCC...

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James Steele Presents to Law Students

Join Tiffany Paulsen, KC at the STLA Appellate Advocacy Seminar

Timothy Hawryluk, K.C. Appointed Coroner in Daniel Evans Inquest

13 Robertson Stromberg lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 guide

Join James Steele for a Law Society of Saskatchewan CPD Replay – When Estates Go to Court: Recent Saskatchewan Decisions

Join Jennifer Pereira, K.C. at the Women Change Makers Panel hosted by CBA Saskatchewan

Robertson Stromberg Lawyers Recognized in the 2024 Edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

Congratulations to Darlene Wingerak on her King’s Counsel appointment

Tim Hawryluk K.C. Appointed Coroner’s Counsel in James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon Mass Casualty Inquest

Students Join Tiffany Paulsen and Marinko Jelovic at USask Career Forum

Articles

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Concentra Trust v Calvary United Church, 2024 SKKB 139

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Levesque v Klarenbach, 2024 SKKB 130

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Miller v Miller Estate, 2024 SKCA 70

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Walker v Hunter, 2024 SKCA 34

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Haines v Kuffner Estate, 2024 SKKB 51

The Emergence of Indigenous Court Systems: Planting the Seeds for a Métis Court in Saskatchewan

Do you need a development permit?

To Post or Not to Post: Social Media, Informal Communication and Professional Obligations

Protecting Estate Inheritances from Family Law Claims

Reference Re an Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children Youth and Families 2024 SCC 5