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Ahluwalia and the New Tort of Intimate Partner Violence
Jun 23, 2026
27m 28s
Google Got Summoned: Digital Privacy and Political Speech in Canada
Jun 9, 2026
28m 51s
When Judges Become Social Engineers
May 26, 2026
36m 31s
The Fake Case Crisis: How AI is Shaking Trust in the Courts
May 19, 2026
30m 48s
Lied on Resume but Sued for Wrongful Dismissal Anyway
May 5, 2026
30m 51s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/23/26 | Ahluwalia and the New Tort of Intimate Partner Violence | Send us Fan Mail What happens when the law recognizes a form of abuse that leaves no visible bruises? Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele examine a landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision that officially recognizes intimate partner violence as a new tort. The discussion explores how coercive control, psychological domination, financial manipulation, and long-term patterns of abusive behaviour can now give rise to civil claims even when traditional torts like assault do not apply.&nbs... | 27m 28s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Google Got Summoned: Digital Privacy and Political Speech in Canada✨ | digital privacypolitical speech+4 | Stephen Thiele | US Department of Homeland SecurityTrump administration | — | digital privacypolitical speech+6 | — | 28m 51s | |
| 5/26/26 | When Judges Become Social Engineers✨ | judicial activismsocial policy+3 | — | — | Waterloo | judgessocial engineering+3 | — | 36m 31s | |
| 5/19/26 | The Fake Case Crisis: How AI is Shaking Trust in the Courts✨ | AI in lawlegal ethics+3 | — | AIlegal profession | — | AIlegal brief+5 | — | 30m 48s | |
| 5/5/26 | Lied on Resume but Sued for Wrongful Dismissal Anyway✨ | employment lawwrongful dismissal+3 | — | Tutor v. Accurate Screen Limited | Alberta | wrongful dismissalemployment law+3 | — | 30m 51s | |
| 3/31/26 | Absolute Privilege or Absolute Overreach: The Sex Tape That Broke Litigation Immunity✨ | legal ethicsprivacy+3 | — | — | — | sex tapelitigation immunity+3 | — | 22m 49s | |
| 3/17/26 | The Tumbler Ridge Tragedy: Is AI Above the Law?✨ | artificial intelligencetort liability+3 | Stephen Thiele | ChatGPT | Tumbler RidgeBritish Columbia | artificial intelligencetort liability+3 | — | 27m 16s | |
| 3/3/26 | Can Government Declare an Emergency to Silence Dissent?✨ | government emergency powersconstitutional law+4 | — | Federal Court of AppealEmergencies Act | — | Emergencies ActJustin Trudeau+6 | — | 32m 21s | |
| 2/17/26 | Is Big Tech Responsible for a Youth Mental Health Crisis?✨ | youth mental healthsocial media+4 | Stephen Thiele | MetaTikTok+1 | AustraliaCanada | mental health crisissocial media regulation+4 | — | 33m 23s | |
| 2/3/26 | Can Religion Overrule the Rule of Law?✨ | religionlaw+3 | Stephen Thiele | Alberta Court of Appeal | CanadaAlberta | oath of allegiancelawyers+3 | — | 28m 25s | |
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| 1/20/26 | Trump Ordered It…But Was Maduro’s Arrest Legal?✨ | international lawpolitical implications+3 | — | U.S. | Venezuela | TrumpNicolás Maduro+4 | — | 31m 48s | |
| 1/6/26 | He Shoots, He’s Charged? How Far Is Too Far in Contact Sports✨ | hockey violencelegal implications+4 | Stephen Thiele | Ontario Hockey LeagueNHL | — | hockeyassault+5 | — | 23m 14s | |
| 12/23/25 | Should Lawyers be Licensed without Passing the Bar Exam?✨ | law educationbar exam+3 | — | Law Society of Ontario | — | lawyer licensingbar exam+3 | — | 30m 19s | |
| 12/9/25 | Who Has the Rights to Your Voice on a Podcast?✨ | copyrightpodcasting+3 | Stephen Thiele | — | — | voice rightspodcast law+3 | — | 30m 48s | |
| 11/25/25 | Who Really Decides an Election When One Ballot Goes Missing?✨ | electionsvoting+4 | — | Elections Canada | Terrebonne, Quebec | electionvote+5 | — | 26m 54s | |
| 11/11/25 | When Does a Mandatory Minimum Sentence Become Unconstitutional? | Send us Fan Mail What happens when a law meant to protect society’s most vulnerable ends up protecting the predators instead? Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele tackle one of the most emotionally charged Supreme Court decisions in recent memory: the striking down of mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography possession. With characteristic clarity and sharp legal insight, the hosts unpack the shocking facts of the Seville and Naud case, the controversial use of hypotheticals by... | 28m 36s | ||||||
| 10/28/25 | What are Canada's NOTWITHSTANDING Clause Limitations? | Send us Fan Mail Who gets the last word in Canada’s democracy: judges or elected lawmakers? Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele unpack the politics and law of the notwithstanding clause, tracing its 1982 origins as a grand bargain that paired constitutional rights with parliamentary supremacy and a five year sunset. Using Quebec’s secularism law as a live test case, they explain why some rights like voting cannot be overridden and how current fights over bike lanes and speed cameras pu... | 27m 33s | ||||||
| 10/14/25 | How a Fence Won 3,600 Square Feet from the City of Toronto | Send us Fan Mail Can someone really steal land just by building a fence around it? Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele dissect a controversial Supreme Court of Canada decision in Koki v. City of Toronto, where a private homeowner gained legal ownership of 3,600 square feet of municipal parkland through adverse possession. They break down the complexities of Ontario’s real property laws, from the nuances of the land title system versus registry, to the doctrine of “squatter’s rights,”... | 26m 27s | ||||||
| 9/30/25 | Freedom or Fraud? The Real Cost of Speed Cameras | Send us Fan Mail 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... | 31m 34s | ||||||
| 9/16/25 | Who is Legally Responsible for Charlie Kirk’s Death? | Send us Fan Mail 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 ... | 36m 31s | ||||||
| 9/2/25 | The Law Behind Family Money and Real Estate | Send us Fan Mail 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... | 29m 25s | ||||||
| 8/19/25 | Cold Play… Legal Hot Mess | Send us Fan Mail 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 ... | 33m 33s | ||||||
| 8/5/25 | Diddy’s Downfall: Fame on Trial | Send us Fan Mail 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 beh... | 35m 00s | ||||||
| 7/22/25 | Easements, Entitlements, and Enemies | Send us Fan Mail 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 ... | 25m 22s | ||||||
| 7/8/25 | Trigger Warning: Canada's Gun Problem | Send us Fan Mail 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 Ca... | 30m 53s | ||||||
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1 placement across 1 market.
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1 placement across 1 market.