News roundup — December 13, 2013

By Mallory Hendry
Dec 13, 2013 / Share
Canada

Parliament employees' lifetime ban on sharing info could have 'chilling effect' on whistleblowers, Toronto Star

SCC denies appeal bid by Surrey 6 police agents, Vancouver Sun

Former Olympics CEO says he has been cleared of sexual assault allegations by RCMP, The National Post


United States

IBM sued by shareholder claiming it concealed ties to major U.S. spying scandal, Reuters

Judge orders landmark cross taken down after finding it violates constitutional ban, Reuters


International

Media reporting China official has 'substantial' price-fixing evidence against Qualcomm, Reuters

EU antitrust regulators to open 'lengthy probe' into Telefonica, KPN deal, Reuters