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News roundup — May 26, 2014

Canada

Privacy watchdogs 'troubled' by bill extending police powers to request, monitor private data, The Globe and Mail

Government’s plan to replace existing sick-leave regime likely to 'provoke a showdown' with unions, Calgary Herald

Legislation to find American tax evaders would jeopardize personal information of Canadians with ties to U.S., Toronto Star


United States

Law firms Squire Sanders, Patton Boggs merge in response to 'growing financial strain', Reuters

Four major Silicon Valley companies formally agree to settle hiring lawsuit, pay $325 million, Reuters


International

China's state-owned sector to cut ties with U.S. consulting firms over charges of hacking, Reuters

Wall Street banks, big metal merchants, London Metal Exchange sued over zinc prices, Reuters

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