Hansen's complaint against Russian children's ombudsman dismissedMoscow's Tverskoy District Court has rejected the defamation lawsuit lodged by U.S. citizen Torry Hansen, former foster mother of Anton Savelyev, whom she put on a plane back to Russia, against Russian Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov.12:41 05.07.2012
Mezhprobank depositor's 2.83 bln claims to be reconsideredThe Supreme Commercial Court has upheld Mezhprombank depositor Sergei Yarmolinsky' claim for the presidium to reconsider the lower courts' decisions to refuse to enter his $2.83 billion claim in the bank creditors' register.12:21 05.07.2012
Salonen's ex-hunsband appeals to ECHRFinnish citizen Paavo Salonen, who has been in litigation with his former wife Rimma over their son for several years now, has filed a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights in regard to Russia interference in Finnish judicial affairs.11:46 05.07.2012
Draft law adopted on prohibiting alcohol ads onlineThe State Duma adopted a bill prohibiting the advertising of alcohol online and in printed media at its July 4 plenary meeting.10:50 05.07.2012
MPs approve larger fines for extremist symbolsThe State Duma has adopted a draft law increasing liability for displaying Nazi paraphernalia or symbols and introducing punishment for using symbols pertaining to extremist organizations.10:28 05.07.2012
Arrest for another suspect in Moscow riots case extendedThe Moscow Basmanny District Court has extended until November 6 the arrest of Andrey Barabanov on charges of taking part in the riots on Bolotnaya Square.17:38 04.07.2012
Ombudsman hopes Russian-U.S. adoption treaty will be ratifiedChildren's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov hopes the adoption treaty between Russia and the United States will be ratified on July 6.17:08 04.07.2012
Anti-drugs fund head complains about police officers' conduct during searchHead of City Without Drugs fund Evgeny Roizman is determined to challenge in court the conduct of law enforcement officers who searched the fund's rehabilitation center.16:49 04.07.2012
Pussy Riot member has until July 9 to study case materialsThe Moscow Tagansky District Court has limited until July 9 the term for studying the materials in the case of Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, who has been accused of hooliganism in the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow.16:06 04.07.2012
Producing counterfeit medicine may be attempted murder under Criminal CodeThe Criminal Code presently envisages the possibility of trying counterfeit medicine producers and distributors for attempted murder.15:50 04.07.2012
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