News Roundup - August 29, 2014

By James Kang
Aug 29, 2014 / Share
Canada

Conservatives quiet on when they can fix mistake that altered legislation targeting violent criminals, Toronto Star

Superior Court justice supports constitutional challenge against part of Competition Act in bid-rigging case, The Province

Lawyers of rail workers arrested in connection with Lac-Mégantic derailment say charges should be dropped, Montreal Gazette


United States

Florida appeals court rejects motion by attorney general that urged delay ruling on same-sex marriage ban, Reuters

Bank of America asks federal judge to throw out verdict finding it liable for fraud, Reuters


International

Tibetans in China plead guilty to involvement in death of prominent religious leader, Reuters

Lawsuit dismissed accusing Ford and IBM of supporting human rights abuse in apartheid South Africa, Reuters