Lawyer in infamous shipwreck case suspected of fraudA criminal case has been opened against Dmitry Troitsky, the lawyer involved in the Bulgaria riverboat crash case. Troitsky is suspected of attempted large-scale fraud.16:26 29.03.2012
About 600 attorneys strike against low salariesAbout 600 lawyers decided to hold a one-day strike on Friday. They refused to render legal aid at the request of inquiry bodies, preliminary investigation demanding higher salaries.13:05 16.03.2012
Public defender's fee is humiliating in Russia - MCBA chairmanThe statutory fee for public defenders is humiliatingly low, Moscow City Bar Association (MCBA)Chairman Genri Reznik said while addressing the Tenth Bar Conference on Friday.15:04 10.02.2012
Medvedev supports idea of summing up legal practice in consumer protectionPresident Dmitry Medvedev has supported the idea of summing up legal practice in consumer protection at the Supreme Court's plenary session.10:55 17.01.2012