News roundup — October 5, 2011

By Canadian Lawyer
Oct 05, 2011 / Share
Canada

Bringing back retired judges won't help break legal logjam: B.C. chief judge, The Globe and Mail

Calgary court hears renters afraid to live in basement of accused Paxton, Vancouver Sun

Toronto mayor accused again of using mobile phone while driving, The Globe and Mail

United States

AstraZeneca back in court to defend patent on cholesterol-fighting drug, Reuters

US appeals court upholds DC prohibition on semi-automatic rifles, Reuters

International

Belfast court issues life sentence for Christmas murder, Reuters

UEFA says television ruling has no impact, Reuters