News roundup — March 25, 2014

By Mallory Hendry
Mar 25, 2014 / Share
Canada

Public prosecutor's office receives completed Lac-Megantic rail disaster probe from Quebec police, Reuters

SCC to weigh in on battle between B.C. doctors, federal government over prescription of heroin to severely addicted users, The Globe and Mail

Speeding up labour in women risky: doctors' malpractice insurer, Calgary Herald


United States

Prosecutors consider using legal theory behind Toyota's $1.2 billion penalty for misconduct in auto and airplane makers, mining: Justice Department official, Reuters

SEC launches investigation into increasing number of complex bond deals on Wall Street that may create new opportunities for fraud, Reuters


International

Global miner halting Chili Los Bronces mine operations due to 'violent protest' by contract workers, Reuters

Mexico's new telecoms bill gives regulators 'sweeping powers' to police operations, Reuters