Case of ‘Rude’ Toronto Lawyer Headed to Supreme Court

Lawyers, by nature, are fighters. They're combative. They're modern day gladiators, and the courtroom is their arena. This makes sense, given that our criminal justice system is inherently adversarial. It's one on one combat, minus the gloves and the octagon. So it can't be too surprising to hear stories of overzealous lawyers defending their clients with fierce conviction and aplomb. Sometimes, however, lawyers forget that they're actually in a courtroom, where decorum and civility are constantly promoted. The case of Toronto lawyer Joe Groia, which is now headed to the Supreme Court of Canada, may finally establish a clear distinction between what is and...

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