Airborne troop veterans to launch libel claim over anti-opposition filmThe Airborne Troop Veterans Association, which has taken part in numerous opposition events, accused the channel NTV of having committed libel in its film, "Anatomy of Protest-2." The association is determined to sue the company for $32,000.15:25 09.10.2012
Oppositionist who invaded presidential office wins ECHR case v. RussiaThe European Court of Human Rights has held in favor of National-Bolshevik Party member Alexei Koltunov, who sought damages from the Russian authorities for his unlawful detention while a criminal case against him was being reviewed.14:22 09.10.2012
Oppositionist Limonov challenges constitutionality of protest-stifling lawOpposition activist Eduard Limonov filed an application with the Constitutional Court on Monday to have a law aimed at stifling protests declared unconstitutional, Alexander Averin, a member of Limonov-headed opposition party The Other Russia.13:51 09.10.2012
Russia urges US to punish Florida couple for abusing Russian orphanThe Russian Foreign Ministry expects US authorities to hold the adoptive parents accused of abusing six-year-old Russian-born Maxim Babayev accountable, Russia's Foreign Ministry envoy for Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law Konstantin Dolgov said on Monday.13:29 09.10.2012
Commercial court session may be recorded without judges' consentAnyone attending a commercial court hearing may make a sound recording of the proceedings without asking the judge's permission, according to the resolution "On Securing the Openness of Commercial Court Proceedings" adopted by the Supreme Commercial Court's plenum.12:44 09.10.2012
Pussy Riot appeal - live updatesThe Russian Legal Information Agency (RAPSI) is hosting live text coverage of the hotly anticipated Pussy Riot appeal from the Moscow City Court.12:15 09.10.2012
Facebook to pay users $10 each, charity nothingFacebook has proposed revised settlement terms in the lawsuit over personal data use in Sponsored Stories advertising and has offered a total of $10 million in damages to the injured parties, according to documents filed by Facebook with the US District Court in San Francisco.11:55 09.10.2012
Oppositionist Udaltsov to be interrogated over film's coup allegationsOposition activist Sergei Udaltsov says he has been called in for interrogation as part of the probe into the certain facts portrayed in the film "Anatomy of Protest-2".11:20 09.10.2012
U.S. court continues hearing "export case"On Tuesday, the Houston federal court will continue to review the motions filed by the Russian individuals accused of illegally exporting dual-purpose electronics to Russia.10:42 09.10.2012
Politkovskaya's children seek to revoke plea bargain with murder suspectThe children of Novaya Gazeta journalist Anna Politkovskaya have filed a request to revoke the plea bargain with ex-police officer Dmitry Pavlyuchenkov, charged with complicity in her murder.10:15 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