News roundup — August 22, 2011

By Canadian Lawyer
Aug 22, 2011 / Share
Canada

Jack Layton loses battle with cancer, The Globe and Mail

Tobacco companies sued by Ontario gov't due in court today, CTV News

B.C. wants more native people to serve on juries, The Globe and Mail

United States

U.S. court sets deadlines for women's Wal-Mart suits, Reuters

Spitzer faces $60M libel suit over Slate column, Reuters

International

War crimes court seeks transfer of Gadhafi's son to The Hague, AFP

Afghan election body backs Karzai's court, Reuters