News roundup — April 23, 2014

By Mallory Hendry
Apr 23, 2014 / Share
Canada

Rail-safety rules to be strengthened by government in response to Lac-Magantic, Reuters

New finance minister says common securities regulator a 'priority', Reuters

WorkSafeBC head promises swift changes in worker-protection agency, The Globe and Mail


United States

Patent owner Intellectual Ventures cleared for trial against investor, Reuters

Judge dismisses case alleging Twitter engaged in pre-IPO fraud, Reuters


International

Internet bill of rights past by Brazilian congress, Reuters

American Movil injunction against regulator to be studied by Mexican court, Reuters