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What if your next speeding ticket came from a machine you can’t question, can’t confront, and can’t appeal?

Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele take aim at Toronto's controversial speed camera program, dissecting its implications for justice, privacy, and public policy.

From discussing the opaque review process to sharing personal anecdotes of fines issued without due process, the duo explores how what began as a public safety initiative has morphed into what they argue is a taxpayer-funded surveillance scheme and revenue grab.

Touching on comparisons, legal rights, and political consequences, this episode offers a passionate and provocative critique of automated enforcement and raises pressing questions about the erosion of democratic protections under the guise of road safety.

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2:48 Machine Justice: The Speed Camera Deep Dive

5:18 The Illusion of Safety and the Real Agenda

8:22 Toronto’s $7 Million Speed Trap

15:04 No Appeal, No Problem: The Kafkaesque Review Process

30:33 What Did the Camera Ever Do?

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What happens when debate dies and violence takes its place?

In this episode of Beneath the Law, Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele examine the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah, unpacking its chilling implications for free speech, civil discourse, and the rule of law.

They examine the reaction to Kirk's death, from public celebrations to university professors facing consequences for online comments and explore everything from potential civil liability to the dangers of ad hominem attacks in public dialogue.

Drawing parallels to the attempted Trump assassination and historic figures like Martin Luther King Jr., they raise urgent questions about whether we’re entering a new era where disagreeing isn't just controversial, it's life-threatening.

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:47 The Shocking Celebration of Death Online

2:47 The Death of Debate and Rise of Violence

13:09 Can the University Be Sued? Tort Law and the Shooting

25:22 Free Speech or Firing Offense? The Professor Controversy

32:56 Why Even the Guilty Deserve a Lawyer

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Is it a gift—or a $500,000 mistake?

Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele examine one of the thorniest issues in today’s overheated real estate market: when parents help their kids buy a home, is it really a gift? Or a ticking legal time bomb?

Using a fascinating case as their backdrop, they unravel the legal complexity behind intergenerational transfers of wealth, gift letters, resulting trusts, and how mortgage requirements can force a legal narrative.

Before you write that cheque—or accept it—listen in to learn how to avoid turning generosity into a courtroom battle.

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3:18 “Here’s $500K, No Strings… Right?”

8:33 “Meet Mr. K: The Case That Cracked a Family”

14:51 “Why Courts Hate Gifts”

22:16 “When the Milk Sours: How Litigation Begins”

27:20 “Family, Trust, and the Cost of Not Documenting”

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What happens when a private moment becomes a global spectacle?

In this episode of Beneath the Law, Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele break down the infamous “Coldplay kiss cam” scandal that captivated the internet and derailed two high-profile careers.

With sharp legal insight and a touch of dry humour, they explore the complex web of privacy rights, defamation claims, employment law, and the darker side of public voyeurism.

From jumbotrons and digital fine print to shareholder liability and HR consequences, this conversation turns a 15-second viral moment into a masterclass on how the law intersects with modern morality, public shaming, and digital exposure.

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4:46 When Private Goes Public

10:18 Privacy at a Public Event?

17:56 The Legal Weight of a Ticket

29:49 Public Schadenfreude and Power

33:41 Shareholder Lawsuits on the Horizon?

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Is fame the ultimate shield from justice?

Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele dive deep into the sensational and disturbing criminal case against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Prompted by a listener’s request, the duo unpacks the Diddy trial through a legal lens, comparing the celebrity-driven U.S. justice system to Canadian standards.

They explore how RICO charges — originally designed for organized crime — were controversially applied, why Diddy’s violent behavior didn’t result in a conviction for assault, and what his one-year stay at Rikers could mean for sentencing.

Along the way, they reflect on the intersection of celebrity, power, and justice, all while highlighting how media spectacles shape public perceptions of the law.

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2:23 From O.J. to Diddy: How Celebrity Trials Shape Public Justice

7:26 The 2016 Hotel Video That Rocked Diddy’s Empire

9:59 RICO 101: From Mobsters to Music Moguls

14:20 The Prosecutor’s Secret Weapon: Why RICO Packs a Punch

17:47 Big Charges Dropped, Small Convictions Stick

25:31 The Judge Speaks: Damning Words Before Sentencing

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What happens when neighborly charm turns into a courtroom showdown over driveways, fences, and junk piles?

Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele dive into a thorny Ontario neighbor dispute that spiraled from idyllic cottage country peace to legal chaos.

They explore how landlocked lots, easements, bad behavior, and skyrocketing property values fuel some of the most bitter legal fights — and why even the nicest people can turn fierce when defending their turf.

With stories of plywood “Berlin Walls,” concrete saw revenge, and surveillance cameras pointed into windows, this conversation is a fascinating, sometimes funny, and always insightful look at property law, human nature, and the high cost of bad neighborly relations.

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1:03 February: Canada’s F word

7:25 Easements 101 crossing your neighbor’s land

12:10 Junk wars when neighbors push too far

13:32 The Berlin Wall plywood fence story

14:47 Concrete saw justice on a Toronto driveway

16:50 Courtroom drama vs mediation possibilities

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Is Canada really safer from gun violence—or just legally blind to the problem?

Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele dive deep into Canada’s hidden handgun crisis, the porous border with the U.S., and the legal implications of a groundbreaking class action lawsuit against gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson.

Framed by the tragic 2018 Danforth shooting in Toronto, the conversation explores the dramatic rise in gun violence, the role of smart gun technology, and whether Canadian courts can hold American companies accountable.

Gavin and Stephen take listeners on a tour through the complex landscape where crime, technology, public safety, and constitutional principles collide.

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3:26 Do Gun Bans Actually Work

7:11 Toronto Shootings The New Normal

10:49 The Danforth Tragedy and Class Action Origins

15:18 Smart Guns Could They Have Prevented This

21:34 Should Car Makers Be Sued Like Gun Makers

28:09 The Enforcement Problem with US Companies

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What happens when a 24-year-old student takes on a powerful developer—and wins?

Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele dig into Sheridan Retail Inc. v. Roy, a landmark Ontario case that captures the very essence of anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) legislation.

They unpack the David-and-Goliath dynamics between a large developer and a university student who dared to speak up about potential code violations in a redevelopment project.

Gavin and Stephen explore the wider implications of public discourse, the abuse of legal systems to silence opposition, and how the courts are pushing back in defense of free expression.

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0:26 Sweating the Law: No A/C and Smog in Downtown Toronto

2:51 Legal Bullying 101: Developers vs. Ratepayer Groups

5:13 David vs. Developer: The Sheridan Retail Inc. Case

7:51 $300,000 Lawsuit Against a 24-Year-Old

10:05 Judge Calls Out Strategic Silencing

13:14 Damages Awarded To the Defendant? Yes.

17:07 In Defense of Development: The Other Side of the Story

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