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Law Published Allowing Asset Seizure for Offenses Against Russia Abroad

26 June 2026

On June 10, 2026, the President of the Russian Federation signed Federal Law No. 168-FZ "On Amending the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses" (hereinafter referred to as the "Law"). The adopted amendments are designed to ensure the enforcement of decisions in cases of administrative offenses committed outside of Russia and directed against its interests.

Key Legal Positions of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation: Q1 2026 Review

30 April 2026

On 29 April 2026, the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation (the “CCRF”) has published its case law review for the first quarter of 2026, comprising 19 judgments and 6 rulings. The document systematizes decisions across administrative, labor, private and criminal law, establishing new standards for the protection of individuals and businesses.

Ensuring Procedural Equality: State Duma Establishes the Right of Participants in Administrative Proceedings to Make Extracts and Copy Case Materials

28 April 2026

On April 21, 2026, the State Duma adopted Bill No. 1077246-8 in its third reading, introducing amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation (CAO RF). These innovations are aimed at expanding the rights of participants in administrative offense proceedings and unifying procedural legislation.

Back To Basics: State Duma Backs Supreme Court Proposal to Transfer Cassation Appeals in Magistrates’ Court Cases to the Regional Level

31 March 2026

On 24 March 2026, the State Duma adopted Bill No. 1136722-8 at its third reading, proposing to transfer the powers to review decisions of magistrates’ courts on cassation appeal from the cassation courts of general jurisdiction to the courts of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The initiative was put forward by the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.