US House backs Russia ‘Magnitsky’ rights restrictionsUS lawmakers on Friday overwhelmingly passed the “Magnitsky Act” to punish Russians deemed to have violated human rights, and also lifted a landmark Cold War-era law that has long impeded normal US-Russia trade relations.11:58 17.11.2012
Attorney files appeal against Russian pilot's U.S. smuggling indictmentThe defense of Russian pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko, who is serving his 20-year prison term in the United States for planning to deliver a large volume of drugs to the United States.11:55 16.11.2012
BP to pay US $4.5 billion fine for Gulf of Mexico oil spillBP has reached an agreement with the U.S. authorities over all their claims and will pay an unprecedented fine of more than $4.5 billion over the course of five years.11:31 16.11.2012
US officials worry about road safety with new marijuana lawsRecreational use of marijuana will soon be legal in the US states of Colorado and Washington, which has sparked debate over how to police the new laws as officials worry that more impaired drivers will be on the road.10:25 16.11.2012
Russia to react harshly to adoption of Magnitsky list law in USRussia will react harshly if the United States approves the so-called "Magnitsky law," which will negatively affect relations between Washington and Moscow, Foreign Ministry official spokesperson Alexander Lukashevich said on Thursday.16:22 15.11.2012
Extradition refusal was no surprise for Viktor BoutRussian citizen Viktor Bout, who has been sentenced by the United States to 25 years in prison for illegal trade of weapons, has said that he was expecting the U.S. Justice Ministry to refuse to extradite him to Russia.12:04 15.11.2012
Citizens petition en masse for their states to secede from AmericaCitizens of Alaska, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, and Vermont have refrained so far – as of the time of writing, at least – from petitioning for secession from the United States. Beyond that, however, there appears to be trouble in paradise for citizens disenchanted with last week’s reelection of US President Barrack Obama, and they are prepared to take matters into their own hands.18:34 14.11.2012
US Reps to vote on Magnitsky list and Jackson-Vanik amendment on Nov. 16The House of Representatives will vote on the bill on the Magnitsky list and the simultaneous annulment of the Jackson-Vanik amendment on November 16, according the house's schedule.13:22 14.11.2012
Petraeus affair exposes tensions in US balance of powersMore important than all of the drama emulating from the ladies involved in the scandal surrounding the resignation of former CIA Director David Petraeus is that of the wrench thrown into America’s balance of powers.13:35 13.11.2012
CIA chief David Petraeus resigns over extramarital affairCIA Director David Petraeus has submitted his resignation in response to his extramarital affair, which was revealed after his lover Paula Broadwell sent threatening emails to another woman. US President Barack Obama has approved his resignation.14:04 12.11.2012
Russia disappointed with US refusal to extradite Viktor BoutMoscow has expressed its disappointment with the US Department of Justice's denial of Russia's request to extradite convicted entrepreneur Viktor Bout, says Russia's Foreign Ministry Envoy for Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law Konstantin Dolgov10:23 12.11.2012
US Justice Department denies Russia Bout transfer requestThe US Department of Justice has refused to transfer convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout to Russia for him to serve his prison time at home. Viktor Bout was convicted in November 2011 of conspiracy to kill US nationals, conspiring to supply portable anti-aircraft missiles, and selling millions of dollars worth of weapons to the Colombian rebels.12:15 10.11.2012
Attorneys of Russian in U.S. high-tech export case to resign dutiesThe attorneys of Russian citizen Viktoria Klebanova, who is accused of illegally exporting hi-tech electronic devices to Russia from the United States, are planning to stop offering their services at the court hearings.11:32 09.11.2012
Russian bank fraudster to be sentenced in US in DecemberThe announcement of the sentence to be handed down to Russian citizen Vladimir Zdorovenin, accused of defrauding U.S. citizens and banks, has been postponed until December 7.10:55 09.11.2012
Man who shot US congresswoman gets life in prisonThe convicted killer who shot a former US congresswoman in the head during a shooting rampage that left six people dead and 13 wounded, was sentenced to life in prison.09:49 09.11.2012
Ex-Ukraine PM seeks temporary residence in United StatesFormer Ukrainian Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko has filed amotion with the San Francisco Immigration Court on granting him temporary residence in the United States.15:40 08.11.2012
'Innocence of Muslims' director sentenced for probation violationsFilmmaker Mark Basseley Youssef, thought to be behind the creation of “Innocence of Muslims” – a low-budget film trailer that incited riots across the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond – was sentenced to one year in prison for violating the terms of his probation.14:55 08.11.2012
U.S. ambassador to Russia hopes for Jackson-Vanik cancellation by year's endMore U.S. politicians seek to cancel the Jackson-Vanik amendment and hope that it will be rescinded by January 2013, says U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul. The amendment was adopted by Congress in 1974 and imposed restrictions on trade with the Soviet Union.14:46 08.11.2012
Legal issues in the aftermath of Obama’s triumphPresident Barrack Obama will enjoy another four years at America’s helm after a long and rather brutal campaign season. With Romney’s concession comes the strong likelihood that these elections will truly be over and done with by the time the last remaining ballots are counted. Still, as always, some legal issues remain lurking in the background.18:13 07.11.2012
US Court dismisses Apple patent licensing claims against GoogleA US federal court dismissed with prejudice Apple’s patent licensing claims against Google’s Motorola Mobility Monday. The trial had been scheduled to begin at 1pm, and the dismissal was issued shortly after 11:30 that same morning.18:33 06.11.2012