News roundup — November 13, 2012

By Mallory Hendry
Nov 13, 2012 / Share
Canada

Alberta's groundbreaking new education bill might cause human rights complaints, The Globe and Mail

Multi-million-dollar compensation trial heading to SCC after judge plagiarizes decision, The National Post

Couple threatened with legal action over previously not enforced bylaw, Vancouver Sun 


United States

Illinois congressman hires lawyers amid accusations he misused campaign funds, Reuters

Bankruptcy court in Manhattan operational again following Hurricane Sandy, Reuters

 
International

Russian scientist jailed as spy example of Putin's use of courts against opponents, Reuters

British submariner tells court he gave secrets to Russia, Reuters