News roundup - Jan. 17, 2011

By Gail J. Cohen
Jan 17, 2011 / Share
CANADA

Lawyer gives counsel to NDP party while on opposition retainer with Heenan Blaikie LLPThe Globe and Mail

Man accused of killing teen in 1984 gets court date, Winnipeg Free Press

Saskatchewan same-sex marriage decision good for short-term: lawyer, News Talk 980

USA

Influential North Carolina lawyer and legislator dies at 92
The News Observer

San Diego judge to preside over Arizona massacre trial
, East County Magazine


INTERNATIONAL

Chinese judges fired in wake of highway toll evasion case,  BBC News

Man charged with racial hatred accuses Australian judge of treason, The Sydney Morning Herald