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Russian lawyer disputes government restrictions on foreign medical goods

Kazan lawyer Lavrenty Sichinava has filed a motion with Russia’s Supreme Court requesting invalidation of a government resolution restricting imports of foreign medical goods.

18:01 11.08.2015

Russian food safety agency seeks suspension of Auchan’s production

The Federal Agency for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) may sue the Auchan store chain to suspend the retailer’s processing and production of convenience food.

17:12 11.08.2015

Russian Defense Ministry sues Oboronservis subsidiary for $150 mln

The Moscow Commercial Court has registered five lawsuits brought by Russia’s Defense Ministry against Aviaremont, subsidiary of the state-run Oboronservis holding company, to collect over 9.6 billion rubles ($150.2 mln).

16:05 11.08.2015

Rosneft appeals dismissal of lawsuit over customs privileges

Rosneft and RN Holding have filed an appeal challenging dismissal of a lawsuit against the Energy Ministry’s refusal to approve low customs rates for oil produced at the Verkhnechonskoye oil field in Siberia in 2012 and 2013.

13:10 11.08.2015

Opposition activist Razvozzhayev transferred from prison in Krasnoyarsk – attorney

Russian opposition activist Leonid Razvozzhayev, who was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for participation in 2012 rallies in central Moscow, has been moved out the prison in Krasnoyarsk and his current whereabouts are unknown.

12:50 11.08.2015

Warner Bros. wins case against pirates in Russian court – report

The Moscow City Court has ruled in favor of Warner Bros. in a lawsuit against Russian torrent trackers that were sharing copies of "Entourage" film produced by the American company.

10:36 11.08.2015

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Russian courts allowed not to implement rulings of Europe's human rights court

Russia's Supreme Court proposed not to implement rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the provisions of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR).

12:53 09.12.2025

Redomiciliation stalls: How sanctions are shaping new practices for Russian companies

The mechanism for redomiciliating foreign companies to Russian jurisdiction, in effect since 2018, has recently encountered serious obstacles. Taking into account the background of sanctions-related restrictions introduced in 2022 through 2025, it has become extremely difficult to achieve the goal. The situation gave rise to the phenomenon of dual domicile and led to a rise in the number of new litigations, both in Russia and abroad.

12:32 09.12.2025

Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

A military court in Donetsk sentenced three soldiers to up to 12 years in prison for torturing and killing Russell Bentley, a 63-year-old U.S. national who collaborated with Sputnik news agency.

14:05 08.12.2025