Did you know that it was once illegal to shop on Sundays?

That's true for when I was born. I remember this, and I'm not that old. I'm not, okay? Leave me alone.

Anyway, I'm Phelan Johnson, and I host See You in Court, a new podcast about the cases that changed Canada

and the ordinary people who drove that change.

From the drugstore owner who defied the Lord's Day, to the migma man who defended his treaty right to fish,

to the gay teacher who got fired and fought back.

Find and follow, see you in court wherever you get your podcasts.

This is a CBC podcast.

Thank you. CBC podcast. It's right before Christmas 2002.

Davis Hawks' parents are still hearing from their 24-year-old son on a regular basis.

Mostly through email.

Britt, your mother and I were wondering what you might like for Christmas, besides a viper.

Let us know if you have some ideas.

He might be known as Davis to his colleagues at amazing internet products, where together they are becoming one of the most prolific spammers in America.

But he's always going to be Brit to his parents, a big kid who still wants a Dodge Viper from Santa.

Hi, nonfiction books are always good.

We've read hundreds of emails between Hawk and his parents.

They are all part of evidence

compiled by America online and make up a portion of their multi-million dollar civil lawsuit

against him. The emails offer a little glimpse into Hawk's personal life. They talk about

chess and tennis, and he's open with his parents about the spamming business.

Business is going slow this month, by design. I'm saving all my efforts for Labor Day weekend

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