ECHR notifies Russia of a claim filed by paralyzed convict TopekhinThe European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) addressed a series of questions to the parties to a case launched by Vladimir Topekhin, a paralyzed Russian national sentenced to four years in prison for fraud.17:54 08.12.2014
Russia's Supreme Court dismisses appeal against Magnitsky’s posthumous prosecutionRussia’s Supreme Court has turned down an appeal filed by the mother of Hermitage Capital auditor Sergei Magnitsky, who died in a Moscow detention facility, against the posthumous prosecution of her son.17:13 08.12.2014
Russian lawmaker proposes to limit executive compensation for state-run companiesMikhail Starshinov, the State Duma lawmaker from A Just Russia party, believes it is necessary to align the salaries of top managers of Russian state-run companies with their company’s performance.16:20 08.12.2014
US systematically violates rights of Russian citizens - officialThe US continues to systematically violate rights of Russian citizens, according to the statement made on Monday by Konstantin Dolgov, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s envoy for human rights.15:03 08.12.2014
Criminal case opened against Polish national fighting in UkrainePolish officials have begun prosecuting their citizens who are fighting on behalf of the East Ukrainian militia, the Polish Culture and Business Center in Kaliningrad reported citing Polish media.14:17 08.12.2014
Duma lawmakers back bill on community service for corrupt officialsThe State Duma Committee on Civil, Criminal, Commercial and Procedural Legislation has recommended that the lower house adopt a bill in the first reading to approve community work for minor corruption cases.13:28 08.12.2014
Moscow court blocks access to pirated versions of The SopranosThe Moscow City Court under the piracy law has blocked access to 13 websites which distribute the pirated versions of The Sopranos series, according to the court’s website.12:51 08.12.2014
Russian air carrier UTair involved in bankruptcy proceedingsThe Avialeasing investment and finance company filed a motion with the Khanty-Mansiisk Region Commercial Court to recognize Russian air carrier UTair as a bankrupt, the court says on its website on Monday.11:58 08.12.2014
Russia's Justice Ministry suggests procedure excluding NGOs from blacklistThe Russian Ministry of Justice proposed excluding NGOs from the registry of foreign agents upon requests of the NGOs after occasional compliance inspections.11:23 08.12.2014
The Big Four divided over FATCA interpretation in Russia - reportThe world’s four largest audit firms, which provide services under the FATCA norms, have provided contradictory consultations to their Russian clients.10:20 08.12.2014
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