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Removal of candidate who concealed his criminal record from party roster upheld

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Central Electoral Board and the Party of Pensioners for Justice Central Council to remove Yevgeny Korotenko, who concealed his criminal record, from the federal party roster set for the upcoming election of the lower house of the Russian Parliament.

18:15 02.09.2016

Ruling on forfeiture of Sakhalin ex-governor’s assets upheld

The Sakhalin Regional Court has upheld a lower court's ruling to on forfeiture of assets owned by Sakhalin’s former governor Alexander Khoroshavin and his family members at a cost of 1.1 billion rubles ($17 million).

16:47 02.09.2016

Aeroflot’s $94 mln claim against Orenburg Airlines set for October

The Moscow Commercial Court will begin hearing of a lawsuit filed by Aeroflot demanding recovery of 6.14 billion rubles ($94 million) from the Orenburg Airlines (JSC Orenair) on October 19.

15:31 02.09.2016

Case against alleged leader of notorious Russian gang to be heard by jury

The Moscow Regional Court will review a criminal case against Alexander Matusov, alleged leader or the Shchyolkovo organized crime gang, with participation of a jury trial.

14:49 02.09.2016

Seizure of IKEA’s land plot as part of fraud case extended until November 30

The Khimki City Court in the Moscow region has extended seizure of IKEA household goods retailer’s land plot with an area of more than 16.5 ha valued at approximately 975 million rubles ($15 million) until November 30.

13:55 02.09.2016

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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).

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

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Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

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