News roundup — March 15, 2013

By Mallory Hendry
Mar 15, 2013 / Share
Canada

Clayton Ruby to ask SCC to allow appeal in Ford conflict of interest decision, Toronto Star

Quebec Court of Appeal will hear appeal from Quebec doctor who killed his children, Winnipeg Sun

Former Nova Scotia politician charged with fraud granted request for temporary adjournment, Chronicle Herald


United States

Lawyers for major corporations ask lawmakers for antitrust response to 'patent trolls', Reuters

Avon shareholder lawsuit over $10B Coty bid tossed by judge, Reuters


International

Legal challenge expected over Brazil's new oil royalty law, Reuters

Kenya's defeated presidential hopeful delays legal challenge to election results, Reuters