Russia’s Federal Chamber of Lawyers calls to ensure independence of advocacyYevgeny Semenyako, President of the Federal Chamber of Lawyers, during the briefing at the TASS news agency on Friday proposed to ensure independence of advocacy by implementing a relevant reform.16:40 25.03.2016
Investigative Committee claims Yukos privatization in 1995 was illegalThe official representative of Russia’s Investigative Committee, Vladimir Markin, said on Friday that privatization of a prominent Yukos oil company in 1995 was conducted with numerous violations of competition and anti-monopoly legislation.14:29 25.03.2016
Bill on punishment for doping offenses reaches Russian parliamentA group of lawmakers submitted a bill to the State Duma stipulating criminal liability for doping offenses in Russia.13:56 25.03.2016
Lawyer for Russian citizen suspected of terrorism in Ukraine found deadChief Military Prosecutor of Ukraine, Anatoly Matios, has confirmed the death of Yuri Grabovsky, the defense lawyer for Russian national Alexander Aleksandrov suspected of terrorism.12:45 25.03.2016
Investigators plan to press additional charges against ex-governor of Sakhalin - reportThe Investigative Committee of Russia plans to press additional bribery charges against former governor of Sakhalin Alexander Khoroshavin.10:55 25.03.2016
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