Debt reliefPresident Dmitry Medvedev has signed a law that changes the way individuals pay back bank loans. Now people will be able to repay the loan early in full or by installments provided two conditions are met.10:00 06.01.2012
Copyright worth $236.65 millionThe dispute between Russian publishing houses Terra and Astrel over the books of science-fiction writer Alexander Belyayev is extraordinary for at least two reasons. The first reason is the unprecedented size of the claim. Terra, which believes that its rights to Belyayev’s works were infringed, is seeking 7.5 billion rubles ($236.65 million) from Astrel. The figure amounts to 12.5 percent of annual sales on the Russian book market.10:00 02.01.2012
RAPSI choice: The most significant judicial and legal events of 2011This year the Russian legal system resolved public conflicts of past years, determined which participants of nationalist riots and murders were right and wrong, finished hearing the second and last (for now) YUKOS case, and granted citizens two rights – posthumous trials and permanent residence registration at country cottages.18:30 23.12.2011
Fighting corruption in Russia: No cause for celebrationOn December 9, the world marked International Anti-Corruption Day. For Russia, this is something of a professional holiday, as it has found itself in an unenviable position in numerous anti-corruption ratings in the past few years.17:07 13.12.2011
Russian law firms change partners and worry about WTOAt the International Legal Conference organized by the Russian Legal Information Agency (RAPSI) and RIA Novosti, participants discussed Russia’s WTO entry, issues with the Bar and reduced interest of legal firms in employing young specialists.09:04 05.12.2011
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