News roundup — February 19, 2013

By Mallory Hendry
Feb 19, 2013 / Share
Canada

Federal gov't asks SCC to review Senate-reform proposals ASAP, Toronto Star

School district secures sweeping publication ban in B.C. human rights case, Vancouver Sun

Ottawa's failed 'Capital Hoedown' concert ticket company sues Taylor Swift for $1.8M, The National Post


United States

Lawyer guilty of conspiracy, fraud over faked past, Reuters

Exonerated man can pursue $150M lawsuit against city: judge, Reuters


International

Former Ivory Coast president in court to hear if crimes against humanity trial will proceed, Reuters

Egypt's public prosecutor lays new charges on president's last premier, Reuters