News roundup — April 8, 2014

By Mallory Hendry
Apr 08, 2014 / Share
Canada

Canadian legislators propose bill amendment forcing railways to pay for 'poor service', Reuters

Victims' rights bill will force convicted criminals to contribute to the costs, The Globe and Mail

Experts 'condemn' Bill 24 changes to B.C.'s Agricultural Land Reserve, Vancouver Sun


United States

Several U.S. movie studios file copyright infringement lawsuit against Megaupload, founder Dotcom, Reuters

Financial regulators to vote on requirements for banks' leverage stricter than rules for overseas firms, Reuters


International

Japan drugmaker will fight $6 million damages imposed by jury, Reuters

Barclays settles 'test case' with Libor before U.K. trial, Reuters