Shipowner to pay 1 million euro fine for Costa Concordia accidentCosta Crociere, the owner of the Costa Concordia cruise liner that sank in January 2012, will pay 1 million euros as an administrative fine for the crew's errors and for violations of emergency routines.17:37 10.04.2013
German company's lawsuit over Wolta brand adjourned until May 28The Moscow Commercial Court has postponed the hearing of Wolta GmbH's lawsuit against the Russian Optkomplekt company over the illegal use of its registered Wolta brand.15:18 10.04.2013
Ukrainian Supreme Court upholds verdict against former interior ministerThe High Specialized Court of Ukraine for Civil and Criminal Cases has upheld the verdict against former Interior Minister Yuriy Lutsenko, who was convicted on dereliction of duty charges in 2012. However, this will not infringe on Lutsenko's rights after his pardoning by President Viktor Yanukovych.14:54 10.04.2013
Dutch diplomat faces 15 years in prison for spying for RussiaThe public prosecution department of the Netherlands has charged a former Dutch Foreign Ministry employee with selling state information to Russia. If proven guilty, he will face 15 years in prison.12:43 10.04.2013
Pledge in MTS lawsuit against Altimo raised to $900 millionThe High Court of Justice of the Isle of Man has increased the pledge in MTS subsidiaries' lawsuit against Altimo, which manages Russian Alfa Group's telecom assets, to $900 million worth of shares.11:20 10.04.2013
Investbank's €2.3 million claim against airBaltic shelvedThe Moscow Commercial Court has adjourned until April 16 Investbank's €2.3 million lawsuit against the Air Baltic Corporation (airBaltic). The hearing was adjourned to give the bank time to reconsider its claim amount.19:32 09.04.2013
“Lord of war” title for Viktor Bout challenged in Russian courtThe wife of Viktor Bout, the Russian businessman who was sentenced last year in the US to a 25-year prison term on charges of attempted illegal arms trafficking, told RAPSI Tuesday that she has filed a defamation claim against popular Russian television station REN TV.19:04 09.04.2013
Toyota reaches $16 million settlement in sudden-acceleration suitCalifornia prosecutors have reached a $16 million settlement with Toyota, thus bringing an end to a three-year legal battle based on allegations that the car manufacturer knowingly sold cars and trucks with defective accelerators, thus causing dozens of deaths.18:12 09.04.2013
Election monitoring NGO in trouble over foreign financingThe Justice Ministry has launched proceedings in the administrative case against the Golos association, an NGO for the protection of voters rights.17:54 09.04.2013
Constitutional Court looks into compulsory treatment of the insaneThe Constitutional Court started considering the case over the examination of legal provisions stipulating that compulsory medical treatment is not applied to mentally insane individuals who committed minor offenses.17:08 09.04.2013
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.17:20 17.01.2023
Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditionsRussia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.15:29 13.01.2023
Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State DumaLawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.16:17 12.10.2022