A.G. Barr p.l.c retains rights to Irn-Bru brand in RussiaThe Moscow Commercial Court has confirmed the legal protection of trademarks of A.G. Barr p.l.c Irn-Bru beverage manufacturer in Russia, according to the ruling posted on the court's website.16:41 15.08.2012
Prison sentence of businessman convicted in YUKOS case cut by one-thirdThe court has reduced the prison sentence of former Ratibor CEO Vladimir Malakhovsky from 12 years to seven years and ten months after his conviction in the YUKOS case.16:16 15.08.2012
Lawsuits against airBaltic worth 13 mln euro to be heard on August 22The Moscow Commercial Court has adjourned until August 22 the Investment Bank's two lawsuits to recover 13.5 million euro from Latvia's airBaltic and Baltijas Aviacijas Sistemas.15:31 15.08.2012
Criminal case launched against Finnish professor for Pussy Riot-style protestA criminal case has been initiated in Finland against Helsinki University World Politics Professor Teivo Teivanen, who tried to perform a punk prayer at an Orthodox cathedral in the Finnish capital, Finnish human rights activist Johan Baeckman told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.14:38 15.08.2012
One million rubles offered for information on mufti's assassination attemptTatarstan authorities have announced a one million ruble ($31,365) reward for information leading to the arrest of three alleged terrorists suspected in the assassination attempt of religious leader Mufti of Tatarstan, Ildus Fayzov, and the murder of the head of the Spiritual Muslim Board of Tatarstan, Valiulla Yakupov.14:11 15.08.2012
Australia High Court upholds controversial tobacco packaging lawThe High Court of Australia held Wednesday that the passage of a controversial new law requiring that all tobacco products be sold in packages featuring graphic images of the negative health consequences of smoking does not violate the country’s constitutional guarantee that property will not be acquisitioned by the parliament on unjust terms.13:22 15.08.2012
Swedish teddy bear dissent organizers refuse to stand questioningThe Swedish pilots who illegally flew into Belorussian airspace in order to drop teddy bears in protest of the country's human rights record say they will not go to Minsk to be questioned. The Swedish citizens expressed concern about their freedom.12:30 15.08.2012
Judge fined $7.8K for briberyThe Stavropol Territory Court fined a judge $7,850 for accepting a bribe.11:52 15.08.2012
New bill aims to limit freedom of movement for pedophilesA draft law that would substantially limit the freedom of movement for those convicted of pedophilia has been submitted to the State Duma for consideration.10:59 15.08.2012
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister releasedThe Kiev Court of Appeals commuted the sentence of former Ukrainian Defense Minister, Valery Ivashchenko, and released him.10:10 15.08.2012
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