News roundup — April 3, 2014

By Mallory Hendry
Apr 03, 2014 / Share
Canada

OPP, lawyer for McGuinty's deputy chief of staff at odds over co-operation in gas plants probe, Toronto Star

British Columbia Law Institute releases long-awaited report on potential B.C. franchise act, The Globe and Mail

Former auditor general slams elections bill, calls it 'attack on democracy', Vancouver Sun


United States

Major U.S. companies form lobbying group to push back at changes to patent system legislation, Reuters

JP Morgan to process payment for Russian embassy after accusations of illegally blocking transaction under pretext of sanctions, Reuters


International

Credit Suisse may be close to settlement in lengthy dispute over allegations it helps Americans hide money for tax purposes, Reuters

Citigroup faces criminal inquiry for fraud at Mexico unit, Reuters