News roundup — December 11, 2013

By Mallory Hendry
Dec 11, 2013 / Share
Canada

New Mining Act in Quebec has First Nations threatening legal challenge, The Globe and Mail

Despite 'significant environmental affects' government gives green light to Shell to expand Jackpine project, Reuters

Ontario joins 5 other provinces in defying Ottawa by reinstating basic health care for refugees, Toronto Star


United States

Cisco loses court challenge to Microsoft's proposed Skype takeover, Reuters

'Rocker' judge perfect for handling Federal Circuit, bringing uniformity to 'highly technical' area of law, Reuters


International

India court to decide if Nokia can transfer factory to Microsoft or pay billions in disputed taxes, Reuters

Traders in China 'work around' capital controls of bitcoin, Reuters