Khodorkovsky seeks to cancel sentence in second YUKOS caseFormer YUKOS head Mikhail Khodorkovsky has asked Supreme Court Chairman Vyacheslav Lebedev to cancel the sentence in the second case against him, according to his press center.14:28 07.06.2012
Russian courts overloaded with tax disputesSupreme Court Chairman Vyacheslav Lebedev, speaking at a judicial council meeting on Tuesday, stressed that tax disputes are a major problem for courts.17:46 22.05.2012
Supreme Court chairman disappointed with poor execution of judgmentsSupreme Court chairman Vyacheslav Lebedev, speaking at a judicial council meeting on Tuesday, brought up the issue of poor execution of judgments. He believes this indicates the inefficiency of justice in Russia and reflects very poorly on the entire judicial system.13:00 22.05.2012
Russian, Cuban Supreme Courts agree to expand cooperationThe Russian Supreme Court and the Cuban Supreme People's Court have signed an agreement for enhanced cooperation in Havana on Monday.14:01 28.02.2012
Legal framework of administrative proceedings stagnant, Supreme Court chairmanSupreme Court Chairman Vyacheslav Lebedev has said on Tuesday that the legal framework of administrative court procedure has not been modified in recent years.17:30 14.02.2012
Few lawyers wish to take bench, Supreme Court chairmanOnly 144 of 66,000 lawyers have filed applications to become a judge in the past two years. Moreover, only 40 qualified for the position, Supreme Court Chairman Vyacheslav Lebedev said at a judicial meeting on Tuesday in Moscow.16:15 14.02.2012
Supreme Court chairman supports simplified sentencing procedureSupreme Court Chairman Vyacheslav Lebedev has supported the idea of simplifying the sentencing procedure.15:07 06.12.2011
International Legal Conference participants propose a number of legislative innovationsDuring the first day of the conference “Law and Modernization: Experience, Prospects, Trends” organized by the Russian Legal Information Agency (RAPSI/rapsinews.com) and RIA Novosti, participants summed up the results of the outgoing year and spoke about important legislative innovations that will soon probably have to be obeyed by all without exception.09:50 02.12.2011
Russian courts to work all week long - Supreme Court ChairmanRussian courts are working all week long and above working hours in connection with the increased number of election complaints filed during the election campaign, Supreme Court Chairman Vyacheslav Lebedev told the Russian Legal Information Agency (RAPSI/rapsinews.com) before the opening of the International Legal Conference.14:03 01.12.2011
Opening word by Chief Justice Vyacheslav Lebedev - International Legal ConferenceDear participants of the International Legal Congress! The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation welcomes and congratulates you with the opening of the international forum on wich actial legal problems in political, economic and social challenges that faces the world community will be discussed.11:20 01.12.2011