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Police to be held liable for unfounded reports on journalists' conduct

The police officers who drew up inaccurate reports on the conduct of journalists detained during an unauthorized rally on Sunday have been disciplined.

16:12 13.07.2012

Nemiroff lawsuit on brand name alleged misuse to be heard in August

The Moscow Commercial Court will hear on August 3 the consolidated case into the Ukrainian Nemiroff's lawsuit against Nemiroff Vodka Rus to prohibit the company from using its brand name. Nemiroff also seeks to invalidate Nemiroff Vodka Rus' registration.

15:21 13.07.2012

Two suspects in May 6 riots investigation may get political asylum

Two participants in the March of Millions, which took place in Moscow on May 6 and ended with clashes with the police, may be granted political asylum abroad by July 26, the date scheduled for the next opposition rally in support of those involved in the case on mass riots.

14:06 13.07.2012

Case opened in $6 mln theft from Nokian Shina

The Prosecutor General's Office opened a criminal case in the attempted theft of $6 million from Nokian Shina.

13:49 13.07.2012

Pussy Riot trial to start on July 20

The case proceedings regarding the Pussy Riot group members accused of hooliganism at the Christ the Savior Cathedral will start on July 20.

13:06 13.07.2012

Attorney receives 5 years in prison for $350,000 fraud

The Moscow City Court has sentenced defense attorney Vera Lychkina to five years in jail for fraudulently claiming $350,000 from a client.

12:39 13.07.2012

Judicial mediators proposed for commercial courts

The Supreme Commercial Court approved a bill proposing a new institute of judicial mediators to be introduced into commercial courts, Rossiyskaya Gazeta newspaper reports. These will be specially appointed individuals who will help the parties in dispute to resolve the case before it reaches the court.

12:18 13.07.2012

Expert examination ordered in Google Inc. vs. Weblink Ltd

The Moscow Commercial Court ordered an expert examination to be carried out in the Google Inc. lawsuit to ban Weblink Ltd from using googl.ru and gugl.ru domain names.

11:03 13.07.2012

Siberian plant bribery case suspect still in isolation ward

Timur Bukeykhanov, a former executive of TVEL who has been accused of commercial bribery at the Siberian Chemical Plant, is now on his fourth day in the investigative isolation ward after the court ruled that he may be released on bail.

10:14 13.07.2012

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Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violations

A 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 conditions

Russia'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 Duma

Lawmakers 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