IKEA suit to ban similarly named domain set for September 11The Moscow Commercial Court has adjourned the preliminary hearings into the Inter IKEA Systems В.V. lawsuit until September 11, the court spokesperson told the Russian Legal Information Agency (RAPSI/rapsinews.com). Inter IKEA Systems В.V., which holds rights to the IKEA trademark, is seeking to have the dostavkaikea.ru domain shut down.13:18 04.09.2012
Putin submits bill allowing officials to remain in office until 70 years of agePresident Vladimir Putin has submitted a draft law to the State Duma which will allow officials holding senior positions to remain in office until the age of 70.12:52 04.09.2012
Russia fails to uphold ECHR court ruling on 2002 terrorist attack, lawyerIn spite of the ruling passed by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), Russia has failed to initiate a case against the officials who committed violations during the takeover of the Dubrovka Theater, said Igor Trunov, the attorney of relatives of the victims.12:25 04.09.2012
Opposition's request to include Tymoshenko on the ballot dismissedThe Kiev Appellate Administrative Court has dismissed the lawsuit by the Fatherland opposition party which requested the inclusion of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and former Interior Minister Yuri Lutsenko on the ballot.12:05 04.09.2012
A Western intervention in Syria? Probably not.According to sources on the ground, August 2012 was the deadliest month thus far in the Syria conflict. As the violence escalates and the UNSC remains politically deadlocked, some speculate that it’s only a matter of time before the West intervenes. This time, however, it may not be so easy. RAPSI takes a look at the relevant legal doctrine and speaks to experts in the field to shed light on the issue.11:34 04.09.2012
Detention of MMA fighter Red Tarzan extended for three monthsOn Monday, St. Petersburg's Nevsky District Court extended the detention of nationalist and renowned mixed martial artist Vyacheslav Datsik for three months, Datsik's attorney Andrei Fedorkov told RIA Novosti. Datsik is accused of robbery and committing arson in a church.11:19 04.09.2012
No review granted for Khodorkovsky film claim against YandexThe Supreme Commercial Court returned Pravda.ru's application for supervisory review of a court ruling to recover 1.1 million rubles ($34,080) in compensation from Yandex for the latter's distribution of Andrei Karaulov's film, "Khodorkovsky. Pipes/Corpses".10:43 04.09.2012
Opposition activist Yashin's appeal of home search rejectedThe Moscow City Court declared the search of opposition activist Ilya Yashin's apartment lawful, thus rejecting his appeal of the search warrant issued by Basmanny District Court.10:16 04.09.2012
Major distillery bankruptcy verdict overturned by appeals courtThe Sixteenth Commercial Court of Appeals has reversed the court judgment declaring the Istok distillery bankrupt.17:48 03.09.2012
State Duma may impose strong tobacco restrictions this SpringThe State Duma may pass an anti-tobacco bill this spring, Deputy Health Minister Sergei Velmyaikin said on Monday at a press conference in Moscow.17:35 03.09.2012
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