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Kemi Adegoke Joins Robertson Stromberg as Associate

by Robertson Stromberg | Oct 4, 2023 | Awards and Accolades, Kemi Adegoke, Lawyers, News

Congratulations to Kemi Adegoke on her call to the Saskatchewan Bar and on joining Robertson Stromberg LLP as an Associate!Kemi graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria, in 2005 – LL.B (Hons). After graduating from the...

Join Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. for Women in the Lead: Navigating the Political Labyrinth

by Robertson Stromberg | Sep 22, 2023 | Area of Expertise, Family Law, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

Join Tiffany Paulsen, K.C., for Women in the Lead: Navigating the Political LabyrinthWednesday, October 4, 2023 4:00 - 6:00 pm Networking to followJoin Tiffany Paulen, K.C., on October 4 for Women in the Lead: Navigating the Political Labyrinth. Hosted by Business...

James Steele to present at Webinar – When Estates Go to Court: Recent Saskatchewan Decisions (CPD 368)

by Robertson Stromberg | Sep 7, 2023 | Community, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers, News, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

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...

Robertson Stromberg lawyers recognized in the 18th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada

by Robertson Stromberg | Aug 24, 2023 | 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, Scott D Waters, Tiffany M Paulsen

Robertson Stromberg LLP proudly announces that 11 of its lawyers have been honoured and recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada! In addition, two lawyers have received the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” designation – Misty S. Alexandre for her...

Timothy Hawryluk, K.C. Appointed Public Inquest Coroner

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 25, 2023 | Community, Lawyers, News, Timothy P Hawryluk

Timothy Hawryluk, K.C. will preside as coroner at the inquest relating to the death of Marlene Bear who died while held in custody at the Sandy Bay RCMP detachment. The inquest is scheduled for August 21 to 25, 2023 in Creighton, Saskatchewan. The purpose of the...

Robertson Stromberg Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 21, 2023 | Community, News

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! Today is a day to celebrate and honour Indigenous peoples’ history, culture, and contributions to Canada. At Robertson Stromberg, we acknowledge the strength and diversity of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities....

Robertson Stromberg proudly supports the Saskatoon Racing Canoe Club

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 19, 2023 | Community, News

At Robertson Stromberg LLP, we believe in the power of community and the importance of promoting and encouraging local sports. We are delighted to partner with the Saskatoon Racing Canoe Club, an organization dedicated to fostering a love for racing canoe sports and...

Tessa Wall joins Robertson Stromberg as Associate

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 14, 2023 | Lawyers, News, Tessa Wall

Congratulations to Tessa Wall on her call to the Saskatchewan Bar and on joining the firm as an Associate.Tessa received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 2022. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Psychology from the...

Celebrating Pride Week in Saskatoon: Honouring LGBTQ2S+ Trailblazers and Activists in Saskatchewan

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 12, 2023 | Community, News

At Robertson Stromberg LLP, we are proud to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ2S+ community as we kick off Pride Week in Saskatoon! This is a time to honour the courageous trailblazers and advocates who have played a pivotal role in shaping Saskatchewan's rich history...

M. Kim Anderson, K.C. to present at Urban Municipal Administrators’ Association of Saskatchewan Convention

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 9, 2023 | Community, Lawyers, M Kim Anderson, News

Join M. Kim Anderson, K.C. at the annual convention of Urban Municipal Administrators’ Association of Saskatchewan (UMAAS) Convention in Saskatoon. Kim will be presenting on conflicts of interest and council procedures at the UMAAS convention on June 9, 2023. UMAAS...

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Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Vaudreuil v Madson, 2023 SKKB 19

by Robertson Stromberg | Mar 1, 2023 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

The recent Saskatchewan King’s Bench decision in Vaudreuil v Madson is an example of a testamentary document in which a trial was required to determine its validity. This was because of contradictory evidence which had been adduced as to require findings of...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Kuffner v. Jacques, 2023 SKKB 14

by Robertson Stromberg | Feb 8, 2023 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Case Comments, Estate Litigation, James D Steele

The recent Saskatchewan King’s Bench decision in Kuffner v. Jacques offers guidance on when the merits of a will challenge can be decided in a summary fashion, as opposed to a full trial.Factual background: The factual background in Kuffner was as follows: The...

Can I Keep My Engagement Ring?

by Robertson Stromberg | Feb 3, 2023 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Curtis P Clavelle, Family Law, Lawyers, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

Upon the breakdown of a marriage, there are defined laws addressing how marital property is to be divided. But what happens if an engagement doesn’t result in marriage? And who gets to keep the engagement ring? Each province addresses ring ownership upon the breakdown...

Binding Pre-Trial Conferences: What You Need to Know

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 26, 2023 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Curtis P Clavelle, Family Law, Lawyers, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

Binding pre-trial conferences are a relatively new process option in Saskatchewan, which are available in civil law matters, including family law. Given that there have been few conducted in Saskatchewan to date, there are few decisions from the Court discussing your...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Nagy v. Graves, 2022 CarswellSask 590, 2022 SKKB 257

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 3, 2023 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Case Comments, Estate Litigation, James D Steele

The recent Saskatchewan Queen’s Bench decision in Nagy v. Graves reminds us that a Court will often remove executors who are guilty of extreme delay in administering an Estate.Factual background: The factual background in Nagy was as follows: Nine siblings of the Nagy...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Bell v Bell, 2022 SKQB 198

by Robertson Stromberg | Nov 1, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Case Comments, Estate Litigation, James D Steele

The recent Saskatchewan Queen’s Bench decision in Bell v Bell, 2022 SKQB 198 is an example of a Will challenge which did not succeed in raising a genuine issue for trial. Bell reminds us that Courts will generally require firsthand evidence of incapacity or of...

Enforcement of Cross-Default Clauses

by Robertson Stromberg | Oct 31, 2022 | Agriculture, Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Lawyers, Travis K Kusch

It is common in Saskatchewan that a farmer will go to the same financer for more than one loan facility. In many cases, the typical situation plays out as follows: The farmer, getting started or acquiring land from a parent, requires a mortgage to purchase the land....

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Martin v Martin, 2022 SKCA 79

by Robertson Stromberg | Sep 8, 2022 | Articles & Research, Case Comments, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

The recent Saskatchewan Queen’s Bench decision in Peters (Estate) (Re), 2022 SKQB 186 prohibits the practice of altering an affidavit without actually re-swearing it.Factual background: The background facts in Peters can be described as follows: Antonia Peters died on...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Martin v Martin, 2022 SKCA 79

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 25, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Case Comments, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

The recent Saskatchewan Court of Appeal decision in Martin v Martin, 2022 SKCA 79 offers a reminder of the litigation which can ensue when a person puts another family member on title, and a dispute later arises as to whether that person holds beneficial title, or,...

Case Commentary: Law Society of Saskatchewan v Abrametz, 2022 SCC 29

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 11, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Case Comments, Lawyers, Professional Discipline and Liability, Sean M Sinclair

In a much-anticipated decision for professional regulators, the Supreme Court of Canada has released its decision in the case of Law Society of Saskatchewan v Abrametz, 2022 SCC 29. For those working in the professional disciplinary realm, the Saskatchewan Court of...

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LATEST NEWS, ARTICLES & RESEARCH

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Kemi Adegoke Joins Robertson Stromberg as Associate

Join Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. for Women in the Lead: Navigating the Political Labyrinth

James Steele to present at Webinar – When Estates Go to Court: Recent Saskatchewan Decisions (CPD 368)

Robertson Stromberg lawyers recognized in the 18th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada

Timothy Hawryluk, K.C. Appointed Public Inquest Coroner

Robertson Stromberg Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

Robertson Stromberg proudly supports the Saskatoon Racing Canoe Club

Tessa Wall joins Robertson Stromberg as Associate

Celebrating Pride Week in Saskatoon: Honouring LGBTQ2S+ Trailblazers and Activists in Saskatchewan

M. Kim Anderson, K.C. to present at Urban Municipal Administrators’ Association of Saskatchewan Convention

Articles

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Vaudreuil v Madson, 2023 SKKB 19

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Kuffner v. Jacques, 2023 SKKB 14

Can I Keep My Engagement Ring?

Binding Pre-Trial Conferences: What You Need to Know

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Nagy v. Graves, 2022 CarswellSask 590, 2022 SKKB 257

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Bell v Bell, 2022 SKQB 198

Enforcement of Cross-Default Clauses

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Martin v Martin, 2022 SKCA 79

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Martin v Martin, 2022 SKCA 79

Case Commentary: Law Society of Saskatchewan v Abrametz, 2022 SCC 29

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