Activists challenge the gay lifestyle ban lawGay rights activists on Monday asked a court to strike down a controversial bill passed by St. Petersburg legislature and prohibiting “propaganda” of homosexuality and pedophilia among minors.10:21 03.04.2012
Defense Ministry to revise claims against AdidasThe Moscow Commercial Court has suspended until April 6 its hearing of the Defense Ministry's lawsuit against Adidas over a delay in sports wear delivery.10:07 03.04.2012
Russian companies contest popular drinks trademarks in U.S. courtA U.S. court has sided with the Russian companies in their request to participate in a local beverage producers lawsuit against them.18:26 02.04.2012
Watchdog to submit draft law allowing private cemeteriesThe Federal Antimonopoly Service plans to amend the law on funerals later this month, Timofey Nizhegorodtsev, the head of the service's Social Sphere and Trade Control Department, said on Monday. The law includes a provision allowing for private cemeteries, he added.17:43 02.04.2012
Appeal in VimpelCom's $32 mln tax dispute to be heard on April 12The Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals will consider on April 12 a complaint on the invalidation of a supplemental $32 million tax charge against the VimpelCom mobile services provider.17:26 02.04.2012
Patent service denies protection to FORMULA 1 trademarkThe Federal Service for Intellectual Property has denied legal protection for the FORMULA 1 trademark owned by the major automobile chemical goods manufacturer Northern Labs, Inc.17:05 02.04.2012
Medvedev introduces Civil Code amendments to parliamentPresident Dmitry Medvedev has stated on Monday that he introduced to the State Duma amendments to the Civil Code on fundamental civil rights institutions.16:45 02.04.2012
Internet providers might be punished for violating copyrightInternet providers will soon bear responsibility for violating intellectual property rights. A new article is being introduced into the Civil Code stipulating general principles of responsibility for information mediators.16:25 02.04.2012
Foreign lawyers employment might boost investments into RussiaJustice Minister Alexander Konovalov believes the establishment of commercial courts with foreign lawyers will boost foreign investments in Russia.16:09 02.04.2012
Inteco's $4.4 mln lawsuit against Moscow government postponedThe Moscow Commercial Court has postponed its hearing of the Inteco construction company's lawsuit for $4.4 million in damages from the Moscow government.14:55 02.04.2012
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