Trial & Litigation

Age needs be only cap on tenure of peace justices – Chairman of Russia’s Council of Judges

The only limitation on the terms of office of all judges in the Russian Federation, including peace justices, should be their age, that is 70, as at present, Viсtor Momotov, the Chairman of Russia’s Council of Judges, has said addressing the Committee on Constitutional Legislation and State Building of the Federation Council, the upper house of the Russian Parliament.

17:16 18.02.2019

Appeals against extended detention of another four Ukrainian sailors withdrawn

The Moscow City Court has refused to consider appeals against extended detention of four Ukrainian sailors charged with illegal crossing of Russian borders.

14:50 18.02.2019

Boxer sentenced to 6 years for beating military engineer

A court in the Rostov Region has sentenced prize fighter Daniel Gritsay to 6 years in high security prison for beating a military engineer.

13:55 18.02.2019

Alleged Kuindzhi painting thief pleads guilty in court

Denis Chuprikov charged with stealing a painting by prominent Russian artist of Greek origin Arkhip Kuindzhi from the Tretyakov Gallery pleaded guilty in court on Monday.

12:33 18.02.2019

Russian lawyer’s appeal against recovery of $4.5 mln scheduled for March 28

The Tenth Commercial Court of Appeals will consider an appeal lodged by Chairman of Tretyakov & Partners law firm Igor Tretyakov, a defendant in the Roscosmos embezzlement case, against a ruling to collect over 308 million rubles ($4.5 million) from him. The hearing has been scheduled for March 28.

10:39 18.02.2019

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