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Kathy Hodgson-Smith represents the Traditional Ecological Knowledge Group at the Commission for Environmental Cooperation in Mexico City
Procido LLP Senior Counsel, Kathy Hodgson-Smith is one of Canada’s 3 appointments to the Traditional Ecological Knowledge Expert Group (“TEKEG”) of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (“CEC”), a position Kathy has held since 2016. Kathy Hodgson-Smith is the facilitator of the 9-member Indigenous group comprised of 3 appointed members from each of Canada, United States,…
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PANow Article on Potential Class Action Lawsuit Over Wildfire Response in Northern Saskatchewan
Procido LLP Founding Partner, Chad Eggerman, was interviewed by PANow reporter Susan McNeil on July 2, 2025 to discuss the viability of a potential claim related to the wildfires against the Government of Saskatchewan. Read the full article below: Sask. law firm considering class action suit against province over wildfire response | paNOW Procido LLP is hosting…
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Chad Eggerman Interviewed by Global News on Potential Class Action Lawsuit Over Wildfire Response in Northern Saskatchewan
Procido LLP Founding Partner, Chad Eggerman, was interviewed by Global News reporter Nicole Healey on July 2, 2025 to discuss the viability of a potential claim against the Government of Saskatchewan. Watch the full interview below:
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Northern Saskatchewan Wildfires: Exploring Legal Action Against the Provincial Government
The 2025 wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan have left a trail of devastation—over 3.3 million acres of boreal forest which includes hunting and harvesting lands, critical infrastructure, cabins, homes, and cherished recreation areas have been lost. Procido LLP is currently evaluating the viability of a negligence claim against the Government of Saskatchewan. Early findings suggest that only 5 of the province’s…
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Chad Eggerman Discusses Renewable Energy Opportunities for Farmers on the Evan Bray Show
Procido LLP Founding Partner, Chad Eggerman, was a guest on the Evan Bray Show on June 12, 2025 to discuss opportunities for farmers in Saskatchewan to diversify their revenue by entering into Option to Lease and Lease Agreements with private wind and solar project developers – referred to as Independent Power Producers or IPPs. Chad clarifies…
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Associate Dana Lucas Joins the Team at Procido LLP
Dana is licensed to practice in both Alberta and Saskatchewan, bringing together Canadian legal expertise with specialized U.S. education in technology law. Her practice focuses on intellectual property, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and corporate matters. She started her career at an international Calgary firm, handling trademark work, IP disputes, and major corporate transactions. Dana has…
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Addressing Climate Change Risk in Project Development Agreements: 10 Critical Clauses
By: Chad Eggerman, Glenn Wright, Craig Zawada, K.C., Janelle Anderson, Kelsey Sonntag Climate change risk is no longer theoretical—it is operational. Projects in Saskatchewan and across Canada already face regulatory, reputational, and physical risks associated with climate events and policies. If your contracts do not reflect this reality, your project may be vulnerable to delay,…
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Transitioning a law firm in Saskatchewan: 10 critical points to consider when closing or selling your legal practice
By Bill Wardell, K.C., Craig Zawada, K.C., Kathy Hodgson-Smith, K.C., Troy Baril, and Chad Eggerman Closing a law firm is a complex and lengthy process requiring careful planning, adherence to regulatory requirements, and mitigation of legal risks. This article is designed to assist lawyers in Saskatchewan who are considering winding up their practices. However, similar…
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Procido LLP Acquires Clients of Anwar & Riou Law Office, Expanding Legal Services in Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK – March 4, 2025 – Procido LLP is pleased to announce the acquisition of the client files of Anwar & Riou Law Office. This strategic acquisition strengthens Procido LLP’s presence in Saskatchewan and allows Procido to expand and enhance its wills and estates, agriculture law, real estate, corporate, immigration, municipal, family law, and…
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Thinking Big: Building Canada’s Economy for the Future
By: Janelle Anderson, Glenn Wright, P.Eng., and Chad Eggerman Canada is at a pivotal moment in its history. The potential for a trade war with the United States is forcing us to rethink how we compete, innovate, and sustain long-term prosperity. At the same time, we’re facing a global climate crisis that underscores the need…
