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Moscow court returns $14.6 mln suit against FIFA IT contractor to Russian sports complex

The Moscow Commercial Court has returned a 937.9 million-ruble (about $14.6 million) lawsuit filed against Asteros company, an IT contractor for the FIFA 2018 World Cup in Russia, back to the Luzhniki Sports Complex.

17:41 13.04.2018

Russian priest Grozovsky’s sentence for pedophilia takes effect

A 14-year prison sentence given to Russian priest Gleb Grozovsky for sexual abuse against underage pupils of orthodox recreation camps has become effective.

16:59 13.04.2018

Russian Human Rights Council’s member denounces Telegram blocking

Blocking of popular messenger Telegram in Russia is a result of a prolonged development of prohibitory legislation, a member of the Presidential Council of Human Rights Ivan Zasursky has said.

15:42 13.04.2018

Ex-governor of Russia’s Bryansk Region to be released on parole

The Klintsevsk City Court of the Bryansk Region has granted parole for the former regional governor Nikolay Denin sentenced to 4 years in prison for abuse of office.

14:59 13.04.2018

Owner of Corte Viola trademark asks court to cancel protection of two Valio brands

Italian wine-producing company Contri Spumanti S.P.A. which owns Corte Viola and other brands has asked Russia’s Intellectual Property Court (IP Court) to preliminary and partially cancel legal protection of Viola and Valio trademarks.

13:33 13.04.2018

Putin orders government to prevent unjustified freezing of bank accounts

President Vladimir Putin has tasked the government and the Central Bank of Russia with preparing amendments to legislation that would prevent unjustified freeze of bank accounts belonging to individuals and companies.

12:36 13.04.2018

Moscow court blocks access to Telegram in Russia

The Tagansky District Court of Moscow has blocked access to Telegram messenger for the whole Russia.

11:57 13.04.2018

Fire team commander detained in Kemerovo mall blaze case

The Central Court of Kemerovo on Friday ordered detention of fire team commander Sergey Genin charged with negligence as part of a case on the fire in the Zimnyaya Vishnya (Winter Cherry) shopping mall that left 64 people dead.

10:59 13.04.2018

Russian Justice Ministry proposes to put treatment of convicted drug addicts under control

The Justice Ministry of Russia is developing a bill establishing a procedure of control over mandatory undertaking treatment by convicted drug addicts.

09:46 13.04.2018

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Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violations

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Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditions

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Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State Duma

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