Practices
Industries

Russia’s Supreme Court provides second set of recommendations on case handling in the light of COVID-19

08 May 2020

On April 30, 2020, The Presidium of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation (hereinafter referred to as “the SC”) adopted the Review on certain matters of judicial practice related to the application of legislation and measures to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) No. 2 (hereinafter “Review”). The release of the second review was known in advance: it was reported on the official website of the SC, and after the release of the first review many unresolved issues remained.

The Supreme Court encourages courts to follow his example and hold trials online

06 May 2020

In view of the ruling of the Presidium of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation and the Presidium of the Council of Judges of the Russian Federation from March 18, 2020 Russian courts have been working in a new “self-isolated” regime for just over a month. Personal reception of citizens in courts is suspended, it is recommended to submit documents through electronic reception of courts, and courts are considering only certain categories of cases.

Lidings’ Partner Alexander Popelyuk Runs Master Class on Corporate Disputes

15 April 2020

Partner of the dispute resolution practice at Lidings Alexander Popelyuk will run a special online master class dedicated to Corporate Disputes: Practice of Russian Courts. The event is organized by the PRO.Education Center at Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), a student organization established on the basis of the Department of Practical Jurisprudence at MSAL.