News roundup — January 10, 2012

By Canadian Lawyer
Jan 10, 2012 / Share
Canada

Jassi Sidhu's mother, uncle facing extradition to India, The Globe and Mail

Law professor chosen as NDP candidate for late Layton's riding, Calgary Herald

Jarrod Bacon in custody for drug trafficking charges, The Province

United States

U.S. appeals court grants new trial to Refco lawyer, Reuters

California appeals court tosses defamation suit against Pacifica ex-GC, Reuters

International

Bahrain appeal court orders murder retrial, Reuters

British court annulls bankruptcy of Ireland's former richest man, Reuters