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Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. inducted as Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers

by Robertson Stromberg | Oct 20, 2025 | ADR Processes - Mediation and Arbitration, Awards and Accolades, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

We are proud to share that Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the most prestigious honours available to a trial lawyer in North America. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only...

Ryan Bicknell wins silver medal at 025 U23 Men’s Pan American Championship

by Robertson Stromberg | Oct 14, 2025 | Awards and Accolades, Lawyers, News, Ryan Bicknell

Robertson Stromberg would like to congratulate articling student, Ryan Bicknell, who was a member of Team Canada’s silver medal winning softball team at the 025 U23 Men’s Pan American Championship in Argentina Team Canada took home the silver medal after going 5-2 in...

Courtney Neufeld and Chelsie McKay join Saskatoon Sexual Health board of directors

by Robertson Stromberg | Oct 7, 2025 | Chelsie McKay, Community, Curtis P Clavelle, Lawyers, News

We’re proud to share that Courtney Neufeld and Chelsie McKay have joined the board of directors for Saskatoon Sexual Health. Saskatoon Sexual Health provides sexual and reproductive health services in Saskatoon and area with an emphasis on safe, inclusive, empowering...

Will Hampton Appointed Board Chair of CHEP Good Food Inc.

by Robertson Stromberg | Sep 12, 2025 | Community, Lawyers, News

Congratulations to Will Hampton on his appointment as board chair of CHEP Good Food Inc. CHEP Good Food Inc. is a community-driven organization that empowers people to make healthy food choices by addressing barriers like education, accessibility, and cost. Through...

13 Robertson Stromberg lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 guide

by Robertson Stromberg | Sep 4, 2025 | Awards and Accolades, Candice D Grant, Christopher J H Donald, Darlene N Wingerak, James D Steele, 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, Tiffany M Paulsen

Robertson Stromberg is pleased to announce that 13 of its lawyers have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 guide. This peer-selected recognition is an honor for recipients and reflects their expertise and quality of legal service delivery. This year's...

Curtis Clavelle joins Legal Issues Committee of Egale Canada

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 21, 2025 | Community, Curtis P Clavelle, Lawyers, News

We’re proud to share that Curtis Clavelle has joined the Legal Issues Committee of Egale Canada. Egale Canada is a human rights organization that advocates on behalf of Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and intersex (“2SLGBTQI”) communities throughout...

Join James Steele for a replay of his presentation, When Estates Go to Court

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 26, 2025 | Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers, News

The Law Society of Saskatchewan is offering a replay of James Steele’s presentation entitled “When Estates Go to Court: Recent Cases in Estate Litigation from 2023-2024.” Several recent Saskatchewan decisions provide guidance on various estate law topics. These...

Andrea Charlie appointed to second term as member of the Canadian Bar Association Well-Being Subcommittee

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 23, 2025 | Andrea Charlie, Community, Lawyers, News

We’re proud to share that Andrea Charlie has been appointed to a second term as a member of the Canadian Bar Association’s Well-being Subcommittee. Andrea's continued commitment to supporting mental health and well-being in the legal profession reflects values we take...

Courtney Neufeld Appointed to the Board of YXE Library of Things

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 1, 2025 | Courtney Neufeld, Lawyers, News

Robertson Stromberg is proud to congratulate our colleague Courtney Neufeld on her appointment to the Board of the YXE Library of Things! The Library of Things is a volunteer-powered initiative that improves access to tools, kitchen gadgets, board games, camping gear,...

Jennifer Pereira, K.C. appointed Chair of the Remai Foundation

by Robertson Stromberg | May 29, 2025 | Awards and Accolades, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers, News

We’re proud to share that Jennifer Pereira, K.C. has been appointed Chair of the Remai Foundation. The Remai Foundation is a dedicated nonprofit established to support the mission and long-term sustainability of Remai Modern, one of Canada’s leading contemporary art...

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Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Bell v Bell, 2023 SKCA 53

by Robertson Stromberg | May 16, 2023 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

The recent Saskatchewan Court of Appeal decision in Bell v Bell, 2023 SKCA 53 upheld a Court of Queen’s Bench decision, in which a Chambers Judge had dismissed a will challenge.Factual background: In his application in Queen’s Bench, Wayne Bell had challenged the will...

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

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,...

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Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. inducted as Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers

Ryan Bicknell wins silver medal at 025 U23 Men’s Pan American Championship

Courtney Neufeld and Chelsie McKay join Saskatoon Sexual Health board of directors

Will Hampton Appointed Board Chair of CHEP Good Food Inc.

13 Robertson Stromberg lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 guide

Curtis Clavelle joins Legal Issues Committee of Egale Canada

Join James Steele for a replay of his presentation, When Estates Go to Court

Andrea Charlie appointed to second term as member of the Canadian Bar Association Well-Being Subcommittee

Courtney Neufeld Appointed to the Board of YXE Library of Things

Jennifer Pereira, K.C. appointed Chair of the Remai Foundation

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Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Bell v Bell, 2023 SKCA 53

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