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Jennifer Pereira, K.C. receives Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan)

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 25, 2023 | Awards and Accolades, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers, News

Robertson Stromberg LLP is proud to announce that Jennifer D. Pereira, K.C. is a recipient of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan). The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan) celebrates the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty's accession to the Throne...

Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. presents at CBA (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 24, 2023 | ADR Processes - Mediation and Arbitration, Area of Expertise, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

Join Tiffany Paulsen, K.C., at the Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting on January 27, 2022, where she will participate in a panel discussion about mediation and arbitration. Drawing on her experience as an arbitrator and mediator, Tiffany will share her...

Jennifer Pereira, K.C. presents at CBA (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 20, 2023 | Area of Expertise, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers, News

Join Jennifer Pereira, K.C. at the Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting on January 27, 2022 where she will participate in a panel discussion about women in leadership. Along with the Honourable Justice Dorinda Stahl, Third Vice Chief of the FISN, Aly...

James Steele to Present at CBA (Sask) Midwinter Meeting

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 17, 2023 | Area of Expertise, James D Steele, Lawyers, News

Join James Steele at the Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting on January 26, 2022, where he will participate in a panel discussion about wills. Entitled, Wills and Estates: Moving an Age-Old Practice Area Forward, James will draw on his experience as an...

Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. and Ben Parsonson present at 2023 Career Forum

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 11, 2023 | Area of Expertise, Ben W Parsonson, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

Law Students are invited to meet Tiffany Paulsen K.C. and Ben Parsonson at Career Forum 2023. If you are a law student at the University of Saskatchewan, join Tiffany Paulsen K.C. and Marinko Jelovic at the 2023 Career Forum hosted by the University of Saskatchewan,...

James Steele Joins Robertson Stromberg LLP Partnership

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 4, 2023 | Area of Expertise, Awards and Accolades, James D Steele, Lawyers, News

Congratulations to James Steele who became Robertson Stromberg’s newest partner on January 1, 2023. James joined Robertson Stromberg as an articling student and, since his call to the bar in 2015, has been an important member of the litigation department.James has...

Les Prosser, K.C. receives Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan)

by Robertson Stromberg | Dec 19, 2022 | Awards and Accolades, Lawyers, Leslie W Prosser, News

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan) celebrates the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty's accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. This award honours those who have made a positive impact on our province. Les was recognized for his outstanding...

Sean Sinclair achieves landmark victory in case involving non-consensual distribution of intimate images and videos

by Robertson Stromberg | Nov 28, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Lawyers, Media Law / Defamation, News, Sean M Sinclair

Robertson Stromberg LLP lawyer, Sean Sinclair, successfully represented a client in a recent lawsuit dealing with the non-consensual distribution of intimate images and videos. The case was a first of its kind in Saskatchewan and resulted in the largest damages award...

Robertson Stromberg LLP listed as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms of 2023 by the Globe and Mail

by Robertson Stromberg | Nov 15, 2022 | Awards and Accolades, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Transactions and Real Estate, Corporate Law and Governance, News

Robertson Stromberg LLP has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms of 2023 by the Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail partnered with Statista to determine which law firms in Canada are held in the highest esteem by their colleagues, and the results reflect the...

Jennifer Pereira, K.C. presents at Arc Group Canada Insurance Trends 2023 Seminar

by Benjamin | Nov 9, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Awards and Accolades, Insurance, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers, News

Join Jennifer Pereira, K.C., in Toronto on November 16 for a robust discussion on emerging risks and trends that will impact the insurance industry in the upcoming year. Hosted by the Arc Group Canada the insurance seminar will be followed by a cocktail reception with...

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Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Hayes v Swift, 2021 SKQB 132

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 7, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

The recent decision in Hayes v Swift, 2021 SKQB 132 offers a reminder that beneficiaries should ensure they have real evidence of executor wrongdoing before they bring a court application against an executor. Facts: The testator, Bernard William Hayes, had passed...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Whelan v Chaszewski, 2021 SKQB 286

by Robertson Stromberg | Jan 3, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

The recent decision in Whelan v Chaszewski, 2021 SKQB 286 offers guidance for a situation in which two competing parties want to be appointed to administer an estate. The lesson from Whelan is that a court will not generally appoint a party who has a potential...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Vance (Re), 2021 SKQB 320

by Robertson Stromberg | Dec 30, 2021 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

The recent decision in Vance (Re), 2021 SKQB 320, reminds us of the importance of keeping our wills updated. The application in Vance was brought by De-Anna Lynn Bailey, in relation to the estate of her nephew, James Benjamin Gilbert Vance (“Deceased”). Background To...

Can I quit my job to avoid paying my ex child support?

by Robertson Stromberg | Dec 22, 2021 | Articles & Research, Family Law, Lawyers, Siobhan H Morgan

The answer is no, probably not. If a payor is seeking to quit their job simply to avoid paying child support, this is likely a non-starter. However, if a payor’s reduction in income falls within one of the reasonable exceptions, and evidence supporting this is...

Protecting Your Assets the Right Way

by Robertson Stromberg | Dec 15, 2021 | Articles & Research, Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Debt Collection, Lawyers, Travis K Kusch

A creditor bearing down on you, or an impending bankruptcy, brings many concerns and unknowns. You may have a family farm, a collectible such as an antique car or other assets that you wish to protect from your creditors. In order to save those assets, you may think...

Funeral expenses: Why executors should pay them promptly

by Robertson Stromberg | Oct 14, 2021 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers, Q&A, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

This article discusses the payment of funeral expenses out of an estate, and why executors should pay them promptly. The first reason is practical. After death, the funeral home is often the first to provide a service to the estate. It disposes of the body in a safe...

New COVID Regulations

by Robertson Stromberg | Oct 1, 2021 | Articles & Research, Candice D Grant, Covid-19, Labour and Employment, Lawyers, News

Effective October 1, 2021, the Government of Saskatchewan has introduced new regulations pursuant to The Saskatchewan Employment Act which provide private employers the option (but not the obligation) to require that their employees provide proof of vaccination or...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Fraser v Mountstephen, 2021 SKQB 192

by Robertson Stromberg | Aug 25, 2021 | Articles & Research, Case Comments, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers

The recent case of Fraser v Mountstephen offers reminder that not every irregularity with a Will can justify subjecting that Will to litigation. Background Blair Fraser died without children. He named a friend, Lori Ann Mountstephen, as Executrix. He left his entire...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Choquette v Viczko, 2021 SKQB 167

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 30, 2021 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

The recent case of Choquette v Viczko offers guidance on when an executor is required to seek a beneficiary’s consent to sell land. It also explains when no such consent is needed.

Rebutting the Presumption of Resulting Trust – A Refresher

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 28, 2021 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

Today’s post comes from Wagner Sidlofsky LLP, a well-known estate law blog. The article talks about the importance of creating a contemporaneous evidentiary record of a parent’s intention when gifting property to their adult children.

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LATEST NEWS, ARTICLES & RESEARCH

News

Jennifer Pereira, K.C. receives Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan)

Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. presents at CBA (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting

Jennifer Pereira, K.C. presents at CBA (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting

James Steele to Present at CBA (Sask) Midwinter Meeting

Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. and Ben Parsonson present at 2023 Career Forum

James Steele Joins Robertson Stromberg LLP Partnership

Les Prosser, K.C. receives Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan)

Sean Sinclair achieves landmark victory in case involving non-consensual distribution of intimate images and videos

Robertson Stromberg LLP listed as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms of 2023 by the Globe and Mail

Jennifer Pereira, K.C. presents at Arc Group Canada Insurance Trends 2023 Seminar

Articles

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Hayes v Swift, 2021 SKQB 132

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Whelan v Chaszewski, 2021 SKQB 286

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Vance (Re), 2021 SKQB 320

Can I quit my job to avoid paying my ex child support?

Protecting Your Assets the Right Way

Funeral expenses: Why executors should pay them promptly

New COVID Regulations

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Fraser v Mountstephen, 2021 SKQB 192

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Choquette v Viczko, 2021 SKQB 167

Rebutting the Presumption of Resulting Trust – A Refresher

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