News roundup — April 16, 2014

By Mallory Hendry
Apr 16, 2014 / Share
Canada

Harper's former chief of staff investigated in connection with Senate expenses scandal, Reuters

Wynne officially delivers statement of claim in $2 million libel suit against PC leader, The National Post

Conservative senators want changes to electoral reform bill, Toronto Star


United States

Final defendants in what government called 'first prosecution of a counterfeit apps case' have pleaded guilty, Reuters

Tech companies argue witnesses in upcoming trial over no-hire agreements should keep Steve Jobs' personality out of evidence, Reuters


International

Tokyo court dismisses Mt. Gox bid to resuscitate business, likely will be liquidated, Reuters

Megaupload's Dotcom, facing legal threat, launches political party promoting Internet freedom, Reuters