Former Russian official fails to challenge anti-corruption rules, prosecutors’ powersFormer deputy head of the Komi Republic, Alexander Burov, attempted to challenge almost all anti-corruption provisions of the Civil Code, as well as some regulations set by federal anti-corruption laws; however, the Constitutional Court dismissed his complaint.14:02 06.08.2021
LGBT activists lose claim against Russian policeLGBT activist failed to bring the Voronezh Police Department to liability for negligence that allowed an LGBT rights protest to be overrun by an angry mob.18:07 24.10.2013
Xenophobes may be prohibited from holding official positionsThe Regional Development Ministry has proposed prohibiting people who make xenophobic statements from holding official positions.12:25 13.05.2013
Mexican Supreme Court rules gay marriage is constitutionally protectedThe Supreme Court of Mexico made public this week its decision that gay marriage is a constitutionally protected right.13:17 21.02.2013
Russia's Civil Code reshuffle meets business interestsPublic and business community's opinions were thoroughly analyzed and taken into consideration while preparing the restated Civil Code for the second reading in parliament, lawmaker Alexander Remezkov said.15:54 27.06.2012
New systems of rights in rem to improve real estate relationsA new system of rights in rem offered by the developers of amendments to the Civil Code will allow people oppose infill construction, reduce corruption in land plots allocation for construction and settle disputes between neighbors amicably, Anton Ivanov, the Supreme Commercial Court's chairman, said on Wednesday.14:01 17.11.2011