News roundup — August 5, 2011

By Canadian Lawyer
Aug 05, 2011 / Share
Canada

Son of former N.L. premier to be sentenced in drunk-driving death, The Globe and Mail

Lawyer accuses Ontario government of delaying class actions, The Globe and Mail

Charges dropped in Mexico hotel blast that killed five Canadians, Toronto Star

United States

Drug company, hospital named in lawsuit over suspected murder case, Reuters

New York appeals court upholds manslaughter conviction, Reuters

International

Court orders former Ukraine PM to detention, Reuters

Tommy Sheridan appeal against perjury conviction thrown out, The Guardian