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George Sur: every athlete has a right to due process

The CAS position on the “Russian issue” got a mixed reaction of IOC, therefore RAPSI has turned to George Sur, a partner of U.S. law firm Versus Advocates, seeking clarification.

11:56 08.02.2018

Manifestation of humanism: experts comment on pretrial restraint law

The introduction of a fast-track pretrial restraint review for severely ill suspects should ease overcrowding in pre-trial detention centers, experts told RAPSI on Wednesday.

13:21 05.07.2017

Turning point of Russian legal ‘business’

Russian legal professionals may be allowed to run business. It means that they would be enabled to provide services on a full-scale basis, whereas their clients will enjoy the rights of consumers. At present the practice of law in Russia is limited to professional legal assistance services. Some legal professionals believe it is kind of a trick because professional services cannot be performed as a charity work whereas business and competitive market are major drivers for high-quality legal services.

15:43 12.01.2017

Legislative curb on foreign law firms in Russian courts

There is nothing unusual in a legislative initiative aimed at limiting participation of foreign law firms in civil proceedings in Russian courts as numerous attempts to “normalize the situation” were made earlier, says Gennady Sharov, Vice-President of the Federal Chamber of Lawyers.

11:01 21.04.2016

National Guard: Major Overhaul of Russia’s Security Forces

President Putin signed a decree launching a major overhaul of Russia’s security agencies. Thus, the Federal Migration Service (FMS) and the Federal Drug Control Service (FSKN) are to be reincorporated in the structure of the Interior Ministry, whereas IM interior troops should be transformed into a National Guard directly subordinated to the President.

09:59 07.04.2016

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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