News roundup — December 4, 2013

By Mallory Hendry
Dec 04, 2013 / Share
Canada

Government panel recommends guarantees taxpayers not liable for costs related to oil spills in Canadian waters, Reuters

Judge in Nova Scotia acquits man for driving drunk to get friend to hospital, The Globe and Mail

Ontario government aims to overhaul childcare legislation, introduce stiffer penalties, Ottawa Citizen


United States

U.S. audit watchdog to revive controversial proposal to name audit partners, Reuters

Military court finds soldier guilty in prostitution case, Reuters


International

Deutsche Bank bans online chatrooms under mounting scrutiny from regulators, Reuters

British court rules HTC's smartphone infringes on Nokia's patents, Reuters