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"If you can't kick someone out, it's not your house."

In this episode, Gavin and Stephen dissect the legal complexities surrounding recent pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses in Toronto.

They contrast the swift eviction at York University with the prolonged encampment at the University of Toronto, attributing the differences to legal strategies and timing.

The discussion explores the balance between property rights and freedom of expression, highlighting Justice Cohen's pivotal decision that set a precedent for handling such protests.

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3:17 - Global Turmoil, Local Protests
8:14 - Expression vs. Encroachment
13:11 - Blueprint for Future Protests
24:14 - Beyond the Campus: Public Parks and Protests

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If you own a property bordering a golf course you know the risk involved. Stray shots will see golf balls enter your property or maybe even hit your house.

Who is responsible for damages? The homeowner? The Golf Course? The Golfer?

As with all things involving the Law, it depends. There are various claims homeowners can make including negligence and yes the Course and the golfer themselves can be named.

In this episode Gavin and Stephen go through the case studies to find responsibility is a narrow fairway.

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9:35 The Assumption of Risk and Defense in Property Damage Cases
11:41 Types of Legal Claims in Golf Ball Damage Cases
13:50 Challenges in Obtaining Injunctive Relief
16:42 Balancing Business Impact and Property Rights

Read Stephen’s blog on this subject https://www.grllp.com/blog/Golf-course-liable-for-escaping-golf-balls-467

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An elderly widow scored a courtroom victory!

In this episode, Stephen and Gavin dive into the gripping legal battle between a powerful Canadian bank and an elderly widow over a disputed $50,000 credit card debt.

They unravel the complexities of the case, highlighting the bank's aggressive tactics, the widow's defense as an authorized user, and the court's sympathy for her plight.

The discussion explores broader issues of predatory lending, the ethics of increasing credit limits without consent, and the nuances of law versus equity in the judicial system.

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02:50 - The Modern Credit Card
09:40 - Authorized User Defense
14:03 - Missing Evidence
23:12 - Law vs. Equity

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