Russians dissatisfied with courts performanceA survey taken by the Public Opinion Fund this June has revealed that the Russian public more often than not is unsatisfied with the workings of the courts: 40 percent of the respondents expressed a negative opinion of them, while only 24 percent rated them positively.11:08 26.07.2012
First jury hearing of fatal submarine accident set for August 17The Pacific Fleet Military Court has scheduled the first jury hearing to reconsider the accident on the Nerpa nuclear submarine for August 17.10:57 26.07.2012
New Russian laws curb freedom of the press, says U.S.The US State Department believes that freedom of the press in Russia has been curbed following the State Duma's adoption of laws dealing with unlawful content on the Internet and NGOs financed from abroad.10:29 26.07.2012
Three suspects released in Tatarstan Mufti assassination attempt caseA Kazan district court released from custody on Wednesday three more individuals detained on suspicion of having attempted to kill the Mufti of Tatarstan aNd having actually killed another religious leader.17:49 25.07.2012
Activists seek Obama's opinion on foreign agent status of Russian NGOsMoscow Helsinki Group leader Ludmila Alexeeva and Movement For Human Rights Director Lev Ponomarev have asked U.S. President Barack Obama in an open letter if their organizations are U.S. agents.17:16 25.07.2012
Accused Moscow mass riot incitants to be sentenced August 8The Tverskoy District Court will sentence the defendants in the second case on the Moscow riots in December 2010 on August 8.16:20 25.07.2012
UAE refuses to transfer corporate crime boss to RussiaThe United Arab Emirates has refused to hand over to Russia Vladislav Kostarev, who is suspected of having headed a group of corporate raiders who took over numerous companies in the Urals and other regions and inflicted roughly $46 million in losses.15:33 25.07.2012
Appeal in Rostelecom stock option plan suit to be reviewed shortlyThe Thirteenth Commercial Court of Appeals will hear on September 17 a complaint submitted by Rostelecom's minority shareholders on the dismissal of their lawsuit challenging the inclusion of board members into a new stock option program.14:33 25.07.2012
Chief military physician guilty of office abuse and bribe-takingThe Moscow District Military Court has found former Chief Military Physician Alexander Belevitin guilty of abusing his power and large-scale bribe-taking.14:10 25.07.2012
Dispute over VTB acquisition of Bank of Moscow shares moved to AugustThe Moscow Commercial Court will hold on August 20 its preliminary hearing of a complaint against VTB bank by an individual named Sergei Devyatkin which seeks to invalidate the transfer of Bank of Moscow shares previously held by the Moscow government to VTB.13:45 25.07.2012
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