London court dismisses Ingosstrakh's appeal in dispute with BNP ParibasOn Thursday, the London Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal by Ingosstrakh-Investments, which disputed the lawfulness of the consideration of BNP Paribas' claims against it in British courts.11:15 25.05.2012
Russian law and unfair competitionAnton Ivanov, Supreme Commercial Court Chairman, in his speech at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum brought up an issue that is rarely discussed at such events due to its sensitive nature. Ivanov spoke about unfair competition among judicial systems, and has broken the phenomenon down into five specific categories. Competitive environment09:59 25.05.2012
Russia presses for early release of air hostess detained in CanadaRussia has insisted on the early release of stewardess Marina Talashkova, who has been detained in Canada on online fraud charges upon the United States' request.17:51 24.05.2012
Decision dismissed to recover $1.5mln for TNK-BP Holding from IngosstrakhThe Moscow District Federal Commercial Court has canceled lower court's desicion to recover $1.5 million in insurance indemnity for TNK-BP Holding.17:40 24.05.2012
Lawsuit over using googl.ru and gugl.ru domain names to be heard on May 30The Moscow Commercial Court has declared a recess until May 30 in its hearing of Google's lawsuit to ban Weblink from using the "googl.ru" and "gugl.ru" domain names.17:14 24.05.2012
Former YUKOS manager's request to prosecute correctional facility officers deniedFormer YUKOS top manager Vladimir Pereverzin has been denied the opportunity to prosecute penal colony officers for obstructing his release on parole.16:57 24.05.2012
European Parliament urges Kiev to guarantee impartiality in Tymoshenko caseThe European Parliament has called on the Ukrainian authorities to guarantee impartiality and transparency while considering former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko's appeal and to release all prisoners convicted on political grounds.16:41 24.05.2012
Swiss authorities dismiss Deripaska's request to probe Norilsk NickelThe Swiss authorities have dismissed oligarch Oleg Deripaska's request to look into the Interros company, its head Vladimir Potanin and MMC Norilsk Nickel.16:25 24.05.2012
Widow of UK victim of Siberian mine disaster goes to London courtThe widow of UK citizen Ian Robertson, who died in the Ulyanovskaya Mine explosion in 2007, has lodged a lawsuit to seek compensation with the High Court of Justice.15:55 24.05.2012
Moscow resident's lawsuit to recover $25,420 from McDonald's submitted to courtThe Presnensky District Court submitted to the Lefortovo District Court Moscow resident Valentina Tedeyeva's lawsuit to recover $25,240 from Moskva-McDonald's.15:30 24.05.2012
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.17:20 17.01.2023
Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditionsRussia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.15:29 13.01.2023
Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State DumaLawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.16:17 12.10.2022