Russian authorities pursue former MP hiding in America for questioningThe Russian authorities are determined to interrogate former State Duma lawmaker Ashot Yegiazaryan, who is accused of fraud and who is hiding in the United States.12:57 06.12.2012
Hundreds of Russians lose housing rights amidst case against oligarchThe Moscow Tverskoy District Court has confiscated more than 2,500 hectares of land, including the area of the Serebryanaya Podkova (Silver Horseshoe) village in Moscow Region, as part of a criminal case against Kazakh oligarch Mukhtar Ablyazov.12:29 06.12.2012
Russian authorities to publish blacklists of tax dodgersThe Russian authorities will submit proposals to the government before April 2013 to post blacklists of Russian tax dodgers who are two months or more overdue with their tax payments.12:00 06.12.2012
Nerpa submarine accident case to be reconsidered Dec. 11The Pacific Fleet Military Court has formed the jury and has set December 11 for the first hearing to reconsider the Nerpa submarine accident behind closed doors.11:04 06.12.2012
MPs propose being fined and stripped of their mandate for misconductAccording to the deputies' code of ethics which may be adopted during the State Duma's spring session, lawmakers could be stripped of their mandate for misconduct.10:32 06.12.2012
The world's highest-grossing law firms listThe American Lawyer released a ranking of the world’s 100 highest grossing law firms.18:46 05.12.2012
Fewer crimes reported in Russia, Prosecutor GeneralThe number of reported crimes has steadily dropped in recent years, says Prosecutor General Yury Chaika.18:15 05.12.2012
Lithuanian accused of denying 'Soviet aggression' appeals to court, presidentSocialist People's Front party leader Algirdas Paleckis, who was earlier found guilty of denying Soviet aggression against Lithuania, has asked Judicial Council Chairman Gintaras Kryzevicius and Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite to guarantee the courts independence during the consideration of his appeal and the imposing of a fine against a witness in his case for perjury.17:49 05.12.2012
Saudi Arabian prince accused of smuggling in RussiaSaudi Arabian Prince Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al Kabeer has been accused of smuggling 49 eagles into Russia for hunting, including 16 rare species.17:25 05.12.2012
Notorious terrorist accomplice case submitted to courtThe case against Ali Taziyeva, who is an alleged leader of the Imarat Kavkaz armed group, has been sent to the court, Prosecutor General's Office spokesperson Marina Gridneva said on Wednesday.16:47 05.12.2012
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