Refusal to prohibit trade at Christ the Savior Cathedral declared legalThe Moscow City Court has refused to recognize the trade at the Christ the Savior Cathedral as illegal. Thus, the court dismissed the appeal by the Consumer Rights Protection Society, which insisted that trade on the church grounds was in violation of the law.12:44 14.09.2012
Ruling party says stripping oppositionist Gudkov's Duma seat will set precedentHead of the United Russia faction Andrei Vorobyov has stated that stripping A Just Russia party member Gennady Gudkov of his Duma seat will set a precedent and will show the consequences of MPs' involvement in business.12:26 14.09.2012
WDB Banks bankruptcy procedure extended until February 2013The Saratov Region Commercial Court upheld the application of the Deposit Insurance Agency (DIA) to extend the bankruptcy procedure of WDB Bank until February 26, 2013.12:05 14.09.2012
Social media coverage of trials will not be restrictedThe Supreme Commercial Court of Russia will not impose any restrictions on social media coverage of court hearings, Chairman of the Supreme Commercial Court Anton Ivanov announced on Friday.11:43 14.09.2012
Berezovsky drops lawsuit against family of late partner PatarkatsishviliInfamous self-exiled Russian mogul Boris Berezovsky, currently residing in the UK, has withdrawn his $3bln lawsuit against the family of his late business partner Badri Patarkatsishvili.11:12 14.09.2012
Supreme Commercial Court to evaluate judges via anonymous pollsThe Supreme Commercial Court of Russia plans to survey lower court judges so as to ascertain who among them are the best qualified to act as chief judges, Chairman of the Supreme Commercial Court Anton Ivanov announced on Friday.10:41 14.09.2012
European Parliament criticizes Russian judiciary and legislatureThe European Parliament adopted on Thursday a resolution harshly criticizing Russia's judicial system.18:48 13.09.2012
Bulgaria prepares for court battle with Russia’s AtomstroyexportBulgaria is prepared to defend its position in court against Russia’s Atomstroyexport; to this end, the Bulgarian authorities have hired the best law firm they could find, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov told BNT, Bulgaria’s local channel.18:21 13.09.2012
Navalny accused of forging documents for acclaimed oil rig exposéVTB minority shareholders who saw oil drilling equipment near Orenburg, are beginning to doubt the authenticity of the documents published by Navalny in the ”case of the oil drilling rigs”.17:50 13.09.2012
Duma pushes through law on defense contractsThe State Duma plans to consider the second reading of a bill on seeking tenders for state defense goods and services in October; the third reading is expected to be held in November, Head of the State Duma's defense committee Vladimir Komoyedov said.17:14 13.09.2012
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