News Roundup - October 20, 2014

By James Kang
Oct 20, 2014 / Share
Canada

B.C. Court of Appeal overturns aggravated assault conviction and orders new trial in violent beating case, The Vancouver Sun

Alberta court overturns murder conviction of woman claiming self-defence in death of man paying for sex, Calgary Herald

Man faces charges of voyeurism in Montreal, Montreal Gazette


United States

Delaware court says creditors entitled to rely on loan documents authorized by secured lenders despite errors, Reuters

MassMutual sues JPMorgan Chase & Co over use of 'smart' in relation to retirement savings products, Reuters


International

China set to unveil key legal reforms to try and limit influence of local officials on court cases, Reuters

Trial of prominent Bahraini rights activist begins over critical remarks of state institutions, Reuters