Legal issues
Former Microsoft employee gets 2 years for embezzlement
Tran oversaw Microsoft’s promotional relationship with the NFL.
US Supreme Court rejects early challenge to Trump steel tariffs
Importers argue that Trump does not have unbounded authority under the Constitution to regulate trade
‘You are free to leave’: How the case against Mark Norman ended
Vice-Admiral was charged with breach-of-trust over leaked documents.
Federal lawyer tells carbon tax hearing greenhouse gases don’t have borders
The Saskatchewan government has asked the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal to rule whether a federal carbon tax is constitutional.
Former SNC Lavalin executive wants fraud and bribery case thrown out over delays
Stephane Roy’s lawyers argued in Quebec court Wednesday that Crown prosecutors haven’t done enough to limit delays as the case approaches the 60-month mark.
Crown says no evidence of political interference in Mark Norman case
Norman allegedly leaked government secrets about a $700-million military project in 2015.
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Judge gives ex Trump lawyer Michael Cohen 3 years in prison
The sentence was the culmination of a spectacular rise and fast fall of a lawyer who attached himself to the fortunes of his biggest client.
Huawei senior executive is not a threat to jump bail: lawyer assures court
The US wants Meng Wanzhou to face allegations of fraud related to the use of Huawei’s subsidiary Skycom to do business with Iranian telecom firms between 2009 and 2014.
Chinese court bans some iPhones over Qualcomm dispute
Qualcomm says the ban covers iPhones 6S through X.
Two attorneys general to subpoena Trump Organization, Treasury
Trump accused of profiting off the presidency.
Man faces three years for urinating on Kellogg’s cereal conveyor belt
It’s unclear what prompted the culprit to urinate on the line or to film and share the act.
Court challenge to be filed over appointment of acting US AG
Matthew Whitaker was appointed Nov. 7 after the White House demanded the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
DavidsTea says unhappy shareholders have withdrawn lawsuit against co-founder
The lawsuit filed in July sought to have Herschel Segal removed as executive chairman.
Police hand out a few hefty fines for allegedly violating Cannabis Act
Police across the country are reminding people where you can and can’t smoke up.
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Controversial Toronto mayoral candidate sues Bell Media after ad refused
Faith Goldy, a former journalist, espouses anti-immigrant views and policies.
