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Latest thoughts from our lawyers on current issues of Russian and American law.
Law on Support for the Arctic Zone
On August 28, 2020, the Russian Federal Law “On State Support for Entrepreneurial Activity in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation” entered into force. This alert provides an overview of the law's main provisions.
Russia Introduces Cryptocurrency Law
On July 31, 2020, the Russian President signed into law a federal statute introducing digital assets within the legal framework for the first time.
Labeling of textiles in Russia: New Requirements
Recently the Russian Government’s Resolutions No. 860 of 5 July 2019 and No. 1956 of 31 December 2019 have brought some new rules to the fashion industry in Russia. In this article we will touch some important points about clothes and footwear labeling.
Restrictions on the Patent Monopoly under Russian Law
There are four legal instruments that allow the Russian state to limit the patent monopoly of the holder.
Force Majeure and Other Concepts under Russian Law and Their Impact on Various Contracts
In this article we briefly describe the general provisions about Force Majeure and other relevant concepts under Russian law.
Tax Incentives for a Green Economy in Russia
To develop a green economy, Russia provides tax incentives, which will be discussed in this article.
Amid Technological Advances, Governments Will Press on New Regulations
Six areas where we expect regulators will be very active this decade, including space, genetics, and climate change.
Regulation of E-money Operators in Russia
Quick introduction to the legal framework applicable to e-money operators in Russia.
