Eksmo Publishing House sues social network for copyright infringementEksmo, one of Russia's leading publishing houses, has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Russian social media giant VKontakte.18:14 17.02.2014
Aeroflot sues Russian Civil Defense Ministry for $4 mlnThe Moscow Commercial Court on March 11 will hold preliminary hearings in the lawsuit filed by Russian largest air carrier, Aeroflot, against The Ministry for Civil Defense and Emergencies (EMERCOM), demanding 168 million rubles ($4 mln), the court told RAPSI on Monday.17:44 17.02.2014
US prosecutors oppose acquittal request by Bout's accused co-conspiratorUS prosecutors have objected to a motion by Richard Chichakli, alleged co-conspirator of Viktor Bout, seeking an acquittal, a new trial, or a stay of judgment in the aftermath of a December conviction in US federal court, according to court documents filed Friday.17:04 17.02.2014
Three Bolotnaya rioters pardoned under Russian amnestyThree defendants in the 2012 Bolotnaya riots case have been pardoned pursuant to a broad amnesty spearheaded by Russian President Vladimir Putin, their attorneys told RAPSI on Monday.16:29 17.02.2014
No criminal wrongdoing found in Schumacher ski accident probe – reportFrench investigators have ruled out criminal wrongdoing in the ski accident suffered by seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher, the AP reported Monday citing state prosecutors.15:56 17.02.2014
Russian LGBT activist sues showman for "homophobic" rantThe Tushinsky District Court of Moscow on March 17 will hold the first hearing into a defamation lawsuit filed by LGBT activist Nikolay Bayev against popular actor and showman Ivan Okhlobystin, the court told RAPSI on Monday.15:46 17.02.2014
Georgian ex-PM sentenced to five years in prisonThe Kutaisi court on Monday sentenced former Georgian Prime Minister Vano Merabishvili to five years in prison in the fraudulent job offers case, RIA Novosti reports.15:22 17.02.2014
Ethiopian Airlines hijacker faces 20 years in prisonThe man whose attempted hijack of an Ethiopian Airlines flight that resulted in a forced grounding in Geneva on Monday faces up to 20 years in prison, a representative of Geneva prosecutor’s office told RIA Novosti.14:21 17.02.2014
Co-pilot of hijacked plane detained in Geneva - reportThe co-pilot of an Ethiopian Airlines flight that was forced to ground in Geneva Monday morning has been detained by Swiss police, The Guardian reports.13:17 17.02.2014
Former Uralkali CEO Baumgertner to remain under house arrest until AprilThe Moscow City Court on Monday upheld a previous court decision to extend the house arrest of former Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner, who faces abuse of power charges in Russia, until April 14.12:39 17.02.2014
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