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Jared Epp Receives the Chapter Award of Merit from Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 24, 2022 | Awards and Accolades, Jared D Epp, Lawyers, News

Congratulations to Jared Epp on receiving the Chapter Award of Merit from Construction Specifications Canada (CSC). Jared received this honour in recognition of his work to advance the goals of the organization and for the betterment of the design and construction...

Jennifer Pereira, Q.C. presented Community Service Award

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 17, 2022 | Awards and Accolades, Community, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers, News

Congratulations to Jennifer Pereira, Q.C. on her recognition by The Canadian Bar Association (Saskatchewan Branch) with the Community Service Award. The Community Service Award recognizes lawyers for their outstanding dedication, service and commitment to the...

Jared Epp elected President of Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association

by Robertson Stromberg | May 16, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Community, Jared D Epp, Lawyers, News

Congratulations to Jared Epp on his election as President of the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association (STLA). The STLA is a voluntary association of civil and criminal trial lawyers dedicated to the pursuit of justice through education and advocacy. In its 37th...

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

by Robertson Stromberg | May 12, 2022 | Awards and Accolades, Community, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers, News

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,...

Questioning for Family Lawyers

by Robertson Stromberg | May 4, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Family Law, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

Join Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C. and other seasoned litigators to break down their most effective questioning techniques, providing you with the tools, tips and strategies you need to get the most out of your next questioning. Find out how to gather information, obtain...

What is: Defamation Law

by Robertson Stromberg | May 2, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Lawyers, Media Law / Defamation, News, Sean M Sinclair

Given the interest in the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial, Sean Sinclair was asked by the Saskatoon StarPhoenix to explain some basic concepts about defamation law. The news article reviews the definition of defamation; how damages are assessed; and some...

Join Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C. at the STLA Spring Conference “Winning Without A Trial”

by Robertson Stromberg | Apr 29, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

On May 6, 2022 Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C. will participate in a panel discussion about binding pre-trial conferences. Tiffany will share her thoughts about Saskatchewan’s new rules of court relating to binding settlement conferences and share effective strategy. You can...

Join Jennifer Pereira, Q.C. at the STLA Spring Conference “Winning Without A Trial”

by Robertson Stromberg | Apr 29, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers, News

On May 6, 2022, Jennifer Pereira, Q.C. will co-present “Cut and Run: Getting your Client out of Multi-Party proceedings.” This presentation will provide an overview of Pierringer and Mary Carter agreements and how to implement them successfully in Saskatchewan. You...

Four Robertson Stromberg Lawyers Recognized as Litigation Stars

by Robertson Stromberg | Apr 28, 2022 | 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

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...

Feedback Request – Proposed Amendments to Wills Act

by Robertson Stromberg | Apr 27, 2022 | Area of Expertise, James D Steele, News, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

CBASK wishes to advise of a proposal brought forward by CBASK member David Ukrainetz, McKercher LLP for the enactment of franchise legislation. The proposed legislation would provide a general scheme of protections for franchise businesses in Saskatchewan. CBASK is in...

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Am I in a Common-Law Relationship?

by Robertson Stromberg | Aug 17, 2020 | Articles & Research, Family Law

In Saskatchewan, The Family Property Act and The Family Maintenance Act defines “spouse” as either two persons who are legally married or have been cohabiting with the other person as spouses continuously for at least two years (often referred to as a “common-law...

How are lawyers involved when purchasing a home?

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 28, 2020 | Articles & Research, Curtis P Clavelle, Lawyers, Residential Real Estate

For many first time home buyers, purchasing a home can take a lot more time and effort than anticipated. Finding a home is hard enough, but what needs to be completed afterward can be confusing and time-consuming. This article will discuss the steps involved in...

Delay in Professional Disciplinary Cases

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 20, 2020 | Articles & Research, Lawyers, Professional Discipline and Liability, Sean M Sinclair

Abrametz v Law Society of Saskatchewan is an important new decision from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal dealing with the impact of delay in professional disciplinary cases. The charges against a lawyer under discipline, Peter Abrametz, were stayed by the Court of...

Tax Aspects of Dividends Paid by Corporations

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 16, 2020 | Articles & Research, Lawyers, Melvin A Gerspacher, Tax Law

Private corporations pay dividends of various kinds, often in order to achieve a particular result for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada). The Business Corporations Act (Saskatchewan) distinguishes between a dividend (which, under corporate law, means the...

Insurance Companies Cannot Compel Customers to Undergo Genetic Testing

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 10, 2020 | Articles & Research, Insurance, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers

In a recent Reference re Genetic Non-Discrimination Act, 2020 SCC 17, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld a federal law that forbids companies from making people undergo genetic testing before buying insurance or other services. The Genetic Non-Discrimination Act (the...

Am I entitled to be notified that my family member has made a new Will?

by Robertson Stromberg | Jul 6, 2020 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, James D Steele, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

When a loved one passes away unexpectedly, the shock can be made worse by finding out that the deceased also had made a new will totally contrary to their former will. Sometimes clients will ask me if it is legal for their loved one to make a new will, cutting out...

Income Splitting With a One Percent Prescribed Rate

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 26, 2020 | Articles & Research, Melvin A Gerspacher, Tax Law

For every calendar quarter, the Canada Revenue Agency (the CRA) announces prescribed interest rates for different purposes under the Income Tax Act (Canada). The Income Tax Regulations state that the basic prescribed interest rate is calculated as the average of the...

Government legislative authority to direct measures during COVID-19

by Robertson Stromberg | Jun 2, 2020 | Articles & Research, Covid-19

Saskatchewan has declared a state of emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic. The province’s legislative authority to declare this state of emergency can be found under The Emergency Planning Act (the “Act”). Measures taken by the provincial government under the Act can...

COVID-19 and Parenting: How can I seek relief from the Court?

by Robertson Stromberg | May 5, 2020 | Articles & Research, Covid-19, Curtis P Clavelle, Family Law

COVID-19 has presented many new challenges for parents to face. You may find yourself in difficult situations. What if the other parent is not physically distancing and continues to see relatives and friends and I feel their access should be limited to FaceTime only...

COVID-19: Why now is not the time to put your life on hold

by Robertson Stromberg | Apr 28, 2020 | Articles & Research, Covid-19, Curtis P Clavelle, Darlene N Wingerak, Family Law, Tiffany M Paulsen

It feels as though life is on hold these days. People’s careers have been paused. Kids are home from school. Our social lives have become considerably more restricted. We have all been forced to become homebodies, even if we (secretly) don’t mind it. However, now...

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LATEST NEWS, ARTICLES & RESEARCH

News

Jared Epp Receives the Chapter Award of Merit from Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)

Jennifer Pereira, Q.C. presented Community Service Award

Jared Epp elected President of Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association

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

Questioning for Family Lawyers

What is: Defamation Law

Join Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C. at the STLA Spring Conference “Winning Without A Trial”

Join Jennifer Pereira, Q.C. at the STLA Spring Conference “Winning Without A Trial”

Four Robertson Stromberg Lawyers Recognized as Litigation Stars

Feedback Request – Proposed Amendments to Wills Act

Articles

Am I in a Common-Law Relationship?

How are lawyers involved when purchasing a home?

Delay in Professional Disciplinary Cases

Tax Aspects of Dividends Paid by Corporations

Insurance Companies Cannot Compel Customers to Undergo Genetic Testing

Am I entitled to be notified that my family member has made a new Will?

Income Splitting With a One Percent Prescribed Rate

Government legislative authority to direct measures during COVID-19

COVID-19 and Parenting: How can I seek relief from the Court?

COVID-19: Why now is not the time to put your life on hold