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Former police colonel faces final charges in Politkovskaya murder

Investigators have brought the final charges against former Moscow police officer Dmitry Pavlyuchenkov, who is suspected of involvement in renowned journalist Anna Politkovskaya's murder.

14:41 16.07.2012

Adidas to pay out $6K to Defense Ministry instead of $3.6 mln

The Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals left in force the decision to recover $6,140 instead of the $3.6 million originally claimed from Adidas by the Defense Ministry for violating supply deadlines.

13:42 16.07.2012

Logistics park's claim for $56.8 mln and 75,9 mln to be handled on Aug.20

On August 20, the Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals will hear the Kolpino Logistics Park's lawsuit against the awarding of $56.8 million and 75.9 million euros to Moscow's AMT Bank.

12:52 16.07.2012

Record compensation recovered from "grey" Longines importer

The North-Western District Federal Commercial Court approved the recovery of $92,130 from the Bestwatch.ru online shop in the lawsuit by Switzerland's Longines Watch Co. Francillon Ltd.

12:20 16.07.2012

Judges deem counsel's complaint against court chairperson frivolous

The Moscow City Court has deemed renowed counsel Igor Trunov's complaint against its chairperson frivolous. Trunov filed a complaint with the Supreme Court qualification board about the conduct of Moscow City Court chairperson Olga Yegorova.

10:26 16.07.2012

Commercial Litigation Weekly Calendar (July 16 - 20)

09:46 16.07.2012

Police to be held liable for unfounded reports on journalists' conduct

The police officers who drew up inaccurate reports on the conduct of journalists detained during an unauthorized rally on Sunday have been disciplined.

16:12 13.07.2012

Nemiroff lawsuit on brand name alleged misuse to be heard in August

The Moscow Commercial Court will hear on August 3 the consolidated case into the Ukrainian Nemiroff's lawsuit against Nemiroff Vodka Rus to prohibit the company from using its brand name. Nemiroff also seeks to invalidate Nemiroff Vodka Rus' registration.

15:21 13.07.2012

Two suspects in May 6 riots investigation may get political asylum

Two participants in the March of Millions, which took place in Moscow on May 6 and ended with clashes with the police, may be granted political asylum abroad by July 26, the date scheduled for the next opposition rally in support of those involved in the case on mass riots.

14:06 13.07.2012

Case opened in $6 mln theft from Nokian Shina

The Prosecutor General's Office opened a criminal case in the attempted theft of $6 million from Nokian Shina.

13:49 13.07.2012

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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