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News roundup — May 7, 2013

Canada

Farmer who spent a year in Beirut jail sues Canadian government for failing to protect his Charter rights, The Globe and Mail

Lawsuit against B.C. government alleges Liberals received 'major' political donations from pharmaceutical companies, halted drug-safety research, Vancouver Sun

Correction worker loses appeal to get job back after being fired for inciting jail riot, Winnipeg Sun


United States

Rail antitrust case rare in that there are major businesses on both sides, Reuters

Judge hears closing arguments in credit card antitrust case, Reuters


International

BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank make unusual suggestion that the bank suing them should 'sue itself' to recover losses, Reuters

Lawyer files to withdraw counsel over client's inability to pay in Ecuador rainforest pollution case, Reuter

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