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Russian MP deems 'Magnitsky bill' breach of presumption of innocence

18:30 27/06/2012 The “Magnitsky Act's” endorsement by the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is in breach of the presumption of innocence, as the sanctions against Russian officials are to be adopted without proving their guilt, State Duma Deputy Andrey Klimov said on Wednesday.

Russia to retaliate ‎with Guantanamo list over US sanctions

16:27 27/06/2012 Lawmaker Vyacheslav Nikonov has proposed drafting a “Guantanamo list,” or a “Bout list,” in response to the United States adopting a bill that would impose sanctions on Russian officials.

Russia's Civil Code reshuffle meets business interests

15:54 27/06/2012 Public and business community's opinions were thoroughly analyzed and taken into consideration while preparing the restated Civil Code for the second reading in parliament, lawmaker Alexander Remezkov said.

U.S. Senate Committee backs Magnitsky blacklist

08:19 27/06/2012 The U.S. Senate's Committee on Foreign Relations on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill that would impose sanctions on Russian officials allegedly linked to Hermitage Capital consultant Sergei Magnitsky’s death in 2009.

More lawsuits subject to expedited procedure

12:05 26/06/2012 President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill into law expanding the list of lawsuits that qualify for review under a simplified procedure.

Personal bankruptcy law could come into effect in 2013

11:48 25/06/2012 The law on the bankruptcy of individuals in Russia could come into effect in 2013, said Ivan Oskolkov, Director of the Innovation Development and Corporate Management Department at the Economic Development Ministry.

Venice Commission slams FSB law

10:25 25/06/2012 The Russian law on the Federal Security Service (FSB) has raised concerns at the Council of Europe's advisory body on constitutional affairs, better known as the Venice Commission.

MPs to support draft law on business protection in Russia

10:24 22/06/2012 The parliament’s lower house will support a draft law intended to establish protection for business, said Anatoly Aksakov, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Financial Markets Committee.

Putin appoints Business Russia NGO leader as ombudsman for entrepreneurs' rights

18:03 21/06/2012 President Vladimir Putin has appointed Business Russia NGO leader Boris Titov as the ombudsman for entrepreneurs' rights.

Over 400 illegal casinos closed in Russia

16:24 21/06/2012 Some 420 underground casinos have been closed across Russia since legislation was amended in 2009 and special gambling zones established.

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