Judicial independence to be enhanced in RussiaThe Council of Judges decided on Tuesday to prepare a set of proposals for the president's consideration aimed at enhancing judicial independence and removing bias in the rendering of judgments.13:56 10.10.2012
National air carrier contests dismissal of defamation lawsuit against IzvestiaAeroflot airlines has appealed the dismissal of its defamation lawsuit against Izvestia daily.13:05 10.10.2012
Oppositionist Limonov's complaint against rallies law acceptedThe application to have the rallies law deemed unconstitutional filed by opposition figure Eduard Limonov on Monday has been accepted by the Constitutional Court.11:58 10.10.2012
"Export case" suspects holding Russian passports will remain in custody in USAfter the two-day hearings of the illegal high-tech electronics export case in the Houston federal court, the suspects holding Russian passports will remain in custody, while those with only U.S. passports have been placed under house arrest.11:42 10.10.2012
Russian air hostess detained in Canada for fraud to remain in custodyRussian flight attendant Marina Talashkova, who was arrested in Canada at the United States' request on suspicion of involvement in a multimillion-dollar internet scam, will remain behind bars.10:15 10.10.2012
Sandusky sentenced in latest high profile US sex abuse caseFormer Penn State Assistant Football Coach Jerry Sandusky was sentenced Tuesday to 30 to 60 years behind bars for sexually abusing ten boys over a 15 year period, the latest in a string of high-profile child sex abuse cases that have stunned the US.09:42 10.10.2012
State Duma commission to look into ruling party's business activitiesThe State Duma Revenues Commission decided on Tuesday to review at its next meeting additional materials concerning United Russia deputies which served as the basis for requests to investigate whether they are engaged in business activities.18:00 09.10.2012
Appeals court reaffirms invalidity of former YUKOS subsidiary's loan contractsThe Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals has upheld the trial court's judgment quashing four Yukos Capital S.a.r.l. agreements on providing Yuganskneftegaz $361.5 million in loans.17:40 09.10.2012
Baturin's debts may be repaid using proceeds from Napoleon collection saleThe Federal Bailiffs Service is determined to find and seize businessman Viktor Baturins assets abroad to pay his $180 million debt to his banks and partners.16:48 09.10.2012
U.S. court asked to dismiss UTICo's complaint against TymoshenkoFormer Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has filed a motion with a New York court to dismiss the Universal Trading & Investment Co.'s (UTICo) complaint against her.15:51 09.10.2012
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