Special Coverage

Global media freedom under fire as RT faces UK sanctions

A recent threat by UK media authorities to impose sanctions against RT for its alleged breach of impartiality standards is an ominous warning of a disturbing new trend: a global crackdown on freedom of the media.

18:37 06.12.2014

ECHR to rule on Russia's secret surveillance program

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) heard on September 24 oral arguments on whether the secret surveillance program known as the System of Operative-Investigative Measures, or SORM, used by Russian law enforcement agencies violates the human right to privacy. The judgment is expected soon, however Russian experts doubt the ECHR will put an end to the controversial program.

18:06 07.10.2014

The Boston Marathon bombing, one year on

One year has passed since twin explosions along the finish-line of America’s most prestigious marathon sent shock waves across the world. As suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his team scramble to prepare a capital defense in time for the upcoming trial, high-level US officials are looking for someone to blame for the lapses in intelligence that appear to have allowed the Tsarnaev brothers to allegedly prepare for the attacks unimpeded.

17:17 15.04.2014

Who will lead renewed Russia's Supreme Court?

By the end of the summer, Russia’s Supreme Commercial Court will cease to exist. The court’s powers will be transferred in their entirety to the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation under a federal law that entered into force on February 5. While the applicants gather documents and prepare for the Qualifications Board and the personnel department of the Presidential Executive Office and the Federation Council, RAPSI examines the most likely candidates.

17:30 09.04.2014

Owen Pell on the shrinking scope of extraterritoriality in US law

The extraterritorial application of US law in cases that at first glance have little if any connection to the US may have a chilling effect on foreign businesses and authorities. A partner with New York-based White & Case LLP, Owen Pell, sitting in its Moscow office tells RAPSI that the situation is changing with interesting implications for non-US companies.

17:03 26.03.2014

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