News Roundup - August 6, 2014

By James Kang
Aug 06, 2014 / Share
Canada

Quebec Superior Court judge's sexist attitude towards female defence lawyer calls for new trial, The National Post

Supreme Court rejects 'Mr. Big' confessions dropping murder charges for Newfoundland man, The Globe and Mail

Human rights board of inquiry finds former employee discriminated against by organization, The National Post


United States

U.S. judge approves $285-million fraud settlement between Citigroup and SEC, Reuters

U.S. court approves $27.8-million settlement from Tennessee Valley Authority over toxic sludge accident, Reuters


International

Thousands join Austrian law student's class action lawsuit against Facebook over alleged privacy violations, Reuters

Daimler co-operating with China's anti-monopoly authorities in investigation, Reuters