Heather Gardiner
Keeping law students informed about the latest news in the legal world, associate editor Heather Gardiner contributes print and web content for Canadian Lawyer 4Students. Trained in online media, she also updates our websites daily with breaking news and articles.
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News roundup — June 3, 2011
Posted Date: June 03, 2011
Canada
B.C. court to hear case accusing De Beers of price-fixing, The Canadian Press
Military judges' 5-year terms unconstitutional, court rules, The Chronicle Herald
Convicted murderer maintains innocence: report, The Vancouver Sun
United States
Ownership contract fake, says Facebook founder, Reuters
Ga.'s immigration law challenged by civil rights groups, Reuters
International
Ex-Mali minister indicted over medical aid misuse, Reuters
Argentine pilots charged in 1976-83 'death flights', Reuters
B.C. court to hear case accusing De Beers of price-fixing, The Canadian Press
Military judges' 5-year terms unconstitutional, court rules, The Chronicle Herald
Convicted murderer maintains innocence: report, The Vancouver Sun
United States
Ownership contract fake, says Facebook founder, Reuters
Ga.'s immigration law challenged by civil rights groups, Reuters
International
Ex-Mali minister indicted over medical aid misuse, Reuters
Argentine pilots charged in 1976-83 'death flights', Reuters
News roundup — June 2, 2011
Posted Date: June 02, 2011
Canada
Citizens speak out at G20 public hearing, Toronto Star
Rae urges Harper to consult SCC on Senate reform, The Canadian Press
Bountiful polygamist in court, wants details banned, The Canadian Press
United States
Judge rejects bid to end tobacco racketeering case, Reuters
Traders put up 'smokescreen': prosecutors, Reuters
International
Mumbai attack defendant unlikely to testify: lawyer, Reuters
3 Chechen men convicted in exile's murder, Reuters
Citizens speak out at G20 public hearing, Toronto Star
Rae urges Harper to consult SCC on Senate reform, The Canadian Press
Bountiful polygamist in court, wants details banned, The Canadian Press
United States
Judge rejects bid to end tobacco racketeering case, Reuters
Traders put up 'smokescreen': prosecutors, Reuters
International
Mumbai attack defendant unlikely to testify: lawyer, Reuters
3 Chechen men convicted in exile's murder, Reuters
News roundup — June 1, 2011
Posted Date: June 01, 2011
Canada
N.S. sex assault victim awarded extra $60K, CBC News
B.C. group takes housing battle to top court, Victoria Times Colonist
Charges stayed for 31 accused Que. Hells Angels, The Canadian Press
United States
No prayers at Texas school graduation: judge, Reuters
Judge approves Google Buzz settlement, Reuters
International
Polish court clears soldiers over Afghan civilian deaths, Reuters
Nuclear referendum to proceed: Italian court, Reuters
N.S. sex assault victim awarded extra $60K, CBC News
B.C. group takes housing battle to top court, Victoria Times Colonist
Charges stayed for 31 accused Que. Hells Angels, The Canadian Press
United States
No prayers at Texas school graduation: judge, Reuters
Judge approves Google Buzz settlement, Reuters
International
Polish court clears soldiers over Afghan civilian deaths, Reuters
Nuclear referendum to proceed: Italian court, Reuters
News roundup — May 31, 2011
Posted Date: May 31, 2011
Canada
Father, stepmother charged in boy's death, Toronto Star
Que. to go to court if Harper tries to reform Senate, The Canadian Press
Ford seeks delay of campaign expenses, The Globe and Mail
United States
Samsung asks court for Apple products, Reuters
U.S. court date set for 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, Times of India
International
European court orders Moscow to pay oil tycoon $35K, Reuters
German TV celebrity acquitted of rape charges, Reuters
Father, stepmother charged in boy's death, Toronto Star
Que. to go to court if Harper tries to reform Senate, The Canadian Press
Ford seeks delay of campaign expenses, The Globe and Mail
United States
Samsung asks court for Apple products, Reuters
U.S. court date set for 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, Times of India
International
European court orders Moscow to pay oil tycoon $35K, Reuters
German TV celebrity acquitted of rape charges, Reuters
News roundup — May 30, 2011
Posted Date: May 30, 2011
Canada
Cdn lawsuit against U.S. Steel to proceed, Reuters
SCC rules in sexual consent case, Reuters
Pages missing in Tommy Douglas file, The Canadian Press
United States
Honolulu hotel owners sue Marriott, Reuters
Navy chief facing charges in wife's death, The Washington Post
International
ICC prosecutor accuses Kenya of trying to stop probe, Reuters
Egyptian court bans state bodies from selling land, Reuters
Cdn lawsuit against U.S. Steel to proceed, Reuters
SCC rules in sexual consent case, Reuters
Pages missing in Tommy Douglas file, The Canadian Press
United States
Honolulu hotel owners sue Marriott, Reuters
Navy chief facing charges in wife's death, The Washington Post
International
ICC prosecutor accuses Kenya of trying to stop probe, Reuters
Egyptian court bans state bodies from selling land, Reuters
News roundup — May 27, 2011
Posted Date: May 27, 2011
Canada
Alta. man loses bid to stop sour gas project, Calgary Herald
Father convicted of killing daughter's boyfriend, CTV News
SCC to rule on 'erotic asphyxiation' case, The Gazette
United States
Top court supports Ariz. business immigration, Reuters
Lawsuit against Huffington Post to proceed, Reuters
International
British author jailed by Singapore court, Reuters
U.S. man charged with insulting Thai monarchy, Reuters
Alta. man loses bid to stop sour gas project, Calgary Herald
Father convicted of killing daughter's boyfriend, CTV News
SCC to rule on 'erotic asphyxiation' case, The Gazette
United States
Top court supports Ariz. business immigration, Reuters
Lawsuit against Huffington Post to proceed, Reuters
International
British author jailed by Singapore court, Reuters
U.S. man charged with insulting Thai monarchy, Reuters
News roundup — May 26, 2011
Posted Date: May 26, 2011
Canada
B.C. judge orders teen killers into federal system, Victoria Times Colonist
Man's 15-year sentence for sex assault upheld, The Province
Manager sentenced to jail for impregnating teen employee, Toronto Sun
United States
Convicted child murderer executed in Ariz., Reuters
Court raises standard for striking down patents, Reuters
International
Rwanda genocide suspect seized, Reuters
Bosnian Serb war crimes suspect arrested, Reuters
B.C. judge orders teen killers into federal system, Victoria Times Colonist
Man's 15-year sentence for sex assault upheld, The Province
Manager sentenced to jail for impregnating teen employee, Toronto Sun
United States
Convicted child murderer executed in Ariz., Reuters
Court raises standard for striking down patents, Reuters
International
Rwanda genocide suspect seized, Reuters
Bosnian Serb war crimes suspect arrested, Reuters
News roundup — May 25, 2011
Posted Date: May 25, 2011
Canada
B.C. councillor found guilty of violating privacy law, The Globe and Mail
Ont. man accused in dog deaths released on bail, CTV News
B.C. man charged with sex assault of girl, 14, Victoria Times Colonist
United States
Elizabeth Smart kidnapper facing possible life sentence, Reuters
2 more Somali pirates plead guilty, Reuters
International
French minister accused of sexual harassment, Reuters
Egyptians express anger through litigation, Reuters
B.C. councillor found guilty of violating privacy law, The Globe and Mail
Ont. man accused in dog deaths released on bail, CTV News
B.C. man charged with sex assault of girl, 14, Victoria Times Colonist
United States
Elizabeth Smart kidnapper facing possible life sentence, Reuters
2 more Somali pirates plead guilty, Reuters
International
French minister accused of sexual harassment, Reuters
Egyptians express anger through litigation, Reuters
News roundup — May 24, 2011
Posted Date: May 24, 2011
Canada
Ont. to relax liquor laws soon: AG, The Canadian Press
RIM facing investigation by U.S. law firm, Ottawa Citizen
Blockbuster Canada seeks protection, Reuters
United States
Calif. ordered to reduce prison population, San Francisco Chronicle
Pirates killed 4 Americans after warning: court docs, Reuters
International
Microsoft appeals EU antitrust fine, Reuters
Manila airport contractor awarded compensation, Reuters
Ont. to relax liquor laws soon: AG, The Canadian Press
RIM facing investigation by U.S. law firm, Ottawa Citizen
Blockbuster Canada seeks protection, Reuters
United States
Calif. ordered to reduce prison population, San Francisco Chronicle
Pirates killed 4 Americans after warning: court docs, Reuters
International
Microsoft appeals EU antitrust fine, Reuters
Manila airport contractor awarded compensation, Reuters
News roundup — May 20, 2011
Posted Date: May 20, 2011
Canada
B.C. court ends anonymity for sperm, egg donors, The Globe and Mail
SCC to hear Que. no-fault insurance appeal, The Gazette
Teen inmate's videos relevant to inquest: court, The Canadian Press
United States
Ex-gang member gets life sentence for N.J. slayings, Reuters
Accused Taliban supporter denied bail, Reuters
International
Media should be aware of gagging orders: judge, Reuters
Ex-British labour minister sentenced to jail, Reuters
B.C. court ends anonymity for sperm, egg donors, The Globe and Mail
SCC to hear Que. no-fault insurance appeal, The Gazette
Teen inmate's videos relevant to inquest: court, The Canadian Press
United States
Ex-gang member gets life sentence for N.J. slayings, Reuters
Accused Taliban supporter denied bail, Reuters
International
Media should be aware of gagging orders: judge, Reuters
Ex-British labour minister sentenced to jail, Reuters
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