Sensational case of lawyer’s slaying ends with life sentenceThe sensational case of the daytime slaying of human rights lawyer Stanislav Markelov and Novaya Gazeta journalist Anastasia Baburova has ended after two months of court proceedings.11:55 10.05.2011
Russian Supreme Commercial Court approves fast track litigation draftThe plenum of the Supreme Commercial Court of the Russian Federation (SCC) approved and is ready to submit to the lower house of Parliament (State Duma) the draft federal law on the broader use of fast track litigation procedures. Its enactment will provide relief to the arbitration courts’ overworked staff.11:36 04.04.2011
Constitutional Court to decide status of arbitration tribunalsThe Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation is set to consider the request of the Supreme Commercial Court, regarding the status of arbitration tribunals on May 31.12:11 18.03.2011
Russian courts allowed not to implement rulings of Europe's human rights courtRussia'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 companiesThe 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 BentleyA 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