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Russian firm ordered to pay Philip Morris $15,000

The Moscow Commercial Court has ordered Russian firm “RostovGlavTabakProm” to pay one million rubles ($15,000) in compensation to Philip Morris Brand Sàrl (Switzerland) for illegal use of its trademark in the production and sale of cigarettes.

16:55 03.08.2016

Defense of high-ranking investigator appeals seizure of his documents

Defense of Alexander Lamonov, Deputy Head of the Investigative Committee’s Internal Security Directorate charged with taking a large-scale bribe, has appealed seizure of his documents, allegedly non-related to the case.

14:56 03.08.2016

UniCreditBank sues Carlo Pazolini for $21 million

UniCreditBank has filed a claim with the Moscow Commercial Court seeking collection of 1.4 billion rubles ($21 million) from “Firma “Anta” company, the owner of Carlo Pazolini shoe retailer’s brands.

13:42 03.08.2016

Opposition-minded Russian mayor gets 12.5 years for corruption

Ousted Yaroslavl Mayor Yevgeny Urlashov has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for two corruption episodes.

11:32 03.08.2016

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Russian courts allowed not to implement rulings of Europe's human rights court

Russia's Supreme Court proposed not to implement rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the provisions of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR).

12:53 09.12.2025

Redomiciliation stalls: How sanctions are shaping new practices for Russian companies

The mechanism for redomiciliating foreign companies to Russian jurisdiction, in effect since 2018, has recently encountered serious obstacles. Taking into account the background of sanctions-related restrictions introduced in 2022 through 2025, it has become extremely difficult to achieve the goal. The situation gave rise to the phenomenon of dual domicile and led to a rise in the number of new litigations, both in Russia and abroad.

12:32 09.12.2025

Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

A military court in Donetsk sentenced three soldiers to up to 12 years in prison for torturing and killing Russell Bentley, a 63-year-old U.S. national who collaborated with Sputnik news agency.

14:05 08.12.2025