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Proceedings in $36 mln action against PIK Group terminated

The Moscow Commercial Court accepted on Wednesday the application by Imex Capital Incorporated Ltd on the withdrawal of its $35.94 million lawsuit against PIK Group and terminated proceedings in the case.

12:35 11.04.2012

Bork launches brand protection suit against retailer

B.O.R.K. Elektronik GmbH (Bork) filed a lawsuit to defend its rights to the brand against Tehnosila, one of Russia's largest retail chains selling electronic and household appliances.

12:00 11.04.2012

Bhagavad Gita to be judged by scholars, not judges - ombudsman

It is up to scholars, rather than judges, to examine texts like "Bhagavad Gita As It Is," Russian translation and commentary of the Bhagavad Gita Hindu scripture, Human Rights Commissioner Vladimir Lukin said.

11:14 11.04.2012

Successor restructures Mirax Group debts

The Potok8 company owned by construction tycoon Sergei Polonsky has announced plans to restructure the debts of the Mirax Group at a meeting with investors.

17:59 10.04.2012

Medvedev welcomes tougher controls over court transparency

President Dmitry Medvedev has welcomed the proposal committing judges to report on all attempts to exert pressure on them.

17:21 10.04.2012

Jehovah's Witnesses magazines ban challenged by distributor

The Moscow District Federal Commercial Court has registered an appeal against a court decision confirming the ban on distributing the Awake! and Watchtower magazines, published by Jehovah's Witnesses, in Russia.

15:36 10.04.2012

GM subsidiary challenges adverse decision in Olympic insignia case

General Motors Daewoo Auto and Technology CIS has filed an appeal against a court decision upholding the conclusion of the antimonopoly watchdog that the company illegally used Olympic insignia.

15:14 10.04.2012

Tax evasion case featuring former YUKOS head submitted to court

A criminal case against Alexei Spirichev, head of several YUKOS subsidiaries, accused of tax evasion amounting to over $304.3 mln, has been submitted to court.

14:52 10.04.2012

Owner ordered to remove radioactive Japanese car from Russia

A Vladivostok court has ordered the owner of an irradiated car to remove it from Russia, the prosecutor's office of the Primorye Territory reported on Tuesday.

14:31 10.04.2012

Music critic files suit against Bolshoi Theater for expulsion

A Moscow newspaper music critic filed a lawsuit against the Bolshoi Theater demanding compensation of $67,620 for being turned out of a performance.

14:00 10.04.2012

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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).

12:53 09.12.2025

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

The 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 Bentley

A 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