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European court dismisses Budvar claim against Anheuser-Busch over BUD trademark

The General Court of the European Union (GCEU) held Tuesday that American brewery Anheuser-Busch is entitled to register the Community trademark “BUD” despite Budvar’s protestations based on the insignificant use of the appellation of origin BUD in Austria and France.

17:46 22.01.2013

St. Petersburg approves pending US adoption

Prosecutors will not appeal a St. Petersburg court judgment permitting the pending adoption of a three-year-old boy from the city by an American family, according to the municipal children's rights ombudsman.

16:35 22.01.2013

ECJ holds that costs can be limited for short news clips of high-interest events

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) held Tuesday that in cases involving events that generate a great deal of public interest, such as certain sporting events, the cost exclusive broadcast holders charge for rights to air short news clips can be limited.

16:07 22.01.2013

Ukrainian investigators accuse Tymoshenko of ordering murder over gas deal

Investigators for Ukraine's federal prosecutors have accused former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko ordered the killing of business rival Yevhen Shcherban in 1996 over control of the Donetsk natural gas market.

14:07 22.01.2013

Five alleged Indian spies arrested in Pakistan

The Pakistani special services have arrested five alleged Indian spies at two different locations in Lahore, Pakistani TV channel Geo News reported.

12:41 22.01.2013

Owner of major footwear retailer faces charges for $33 mln embezzlement

Vadim Stepanov, the owner of the Tervolina group of companies which sells footwear and accessories in Russia, will be tried for embezzling 1 billion rubles ($33 million).

11:46 22.01.2013

Key witness in Budanov murder trial claims defense tried to bribe him

Following the interrogation of Alexander Yevtukhov, the key witness in the assassination case of Colonel Yuri Budanov, investigators have begun to look into claims that defendant Yusup Temerkhanov's lawyers attempted to bribe the witness.

11:31 22.01.2013

Former Pussy Riot lawyers sue their replacement and Kommersant

Pussy Riot's former attorneys have filed defamation claims against their replacement Irina Khrunova and Kommersant daily news, former attorney Violetta Volkova tweeted Monday.

10:29 22.01.2013

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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