On March 5, 2019, the State Duma adopted a draft law in the second reading concerning amendments to Parts 1, 2 and 3 of the Russian Civil Code (on digital rights).

Russian Supreme Court explains issues tied to forming and distribution of bankruptcy assets.

Significant amendments to Federal Law No.208-FZ "On joint stock companies" dated 26.12.1995 regarding improvement of corporate governance take effect on July 19, 2018.

Russian Federation continues to implement counter measures against USA.

Federal Law “On migration registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Russian Federation” was brought in line with the Russian Constitution.

Today, June 4, 2018, President Putin signed Federal Law No. 127-FZ, “On Measures for Reaction (Counteraction) to Unfriendly Actions of the United States of America and Other Foreign States” (the “New Law”). Before signing, the document had been passed by the Russian Duma on May 22 and received assent from the Federation Council on May 30.

Draft law on Russian counter sanctions successfully passed third reading in the State Duma.

A draft law to regulate the use of Blockchain has been published.

After analyzing provisions of Federal Law “On migration registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Russian Federation”, the Constitutional Court decided that the Law is unclear as to a number of concepts, including the concept of “place of stay.” 

From September 1, 2017, unreliability of company data may result in removal from the State Register.