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Amendments to laws on joint stock companies and limited liability companies effective 1 September 2024

Amendments to laws on joint stock companies and limited liability companies have become effective as of 1 September 2024. These amendments, in particular, introduce mandatory notarisation of resolutions on the election of the company’s general director, and regulate the suspension of dividend payments to “lost shareholders”, the forms of general meetings of participants/shareholders, etc.

Not just bloggers: new rules for mobile operators and mobile subscribers

Earlier in August the Russian President signed Federal Law No. 303-FZ “On Amending the Federal Law ‘On Communications’ and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation”, which also introduces significant changes to the activities of mobile operators.

Orphan objects of copyright (neighbouring rights)

On 22 July 2024, Federal Law No. 190-FZ “On Amendments to Part Four of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation” dated 22 July 2024 was adopted, establishing the legal regulation of ‘orphan’ works.

Not just bloggers: new rules for messengers and social networks

On 8 August 2024, the Russian President signed a law imposing new obligations on the owners and users of messengers and social networks.

Denuo strengthens its Intellectual Property and Technology offering with appointment of Darya Ermolina as partner in Moscow

Denuo announces the appointment of Darya Ermolina as a partner in its Intellectual Property and Technology practice in Moscow. Darya joins the firm from Melling, Voitishkin & Partners together with her team.

Reform of the corporate agreement

The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia is developing two draft laws envisaging amendments to the regulation of corporate agreements. The draft laws contain both innovations in the form of norms supplementing the regulation of a number of institutions in the area of corporate law and provisions aimed at legislative consolidation of mechanisms used by participants in civil turnover by virtue of the principle of freedom of contract.

Russia introduces law on anonymised datasets

On 8 August 2024, the President of the Russian Federation signed a law that creates a mechanism for the formation of anonymised datasets from 1 September 2025.

Denuo receives legal service licence at Dubai International Financial Centre

Denuo has received the legal service licence issued by the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department and will now be operating from the new office at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

Russia increases court fees

On 8 August 2024, a law increasing court hearing fees was adopted. This is the first significant indexation of court fees in more than a decade. Our team prepared an overview of the most significant changes.

Remembering Leonid Kropotov

We deeply regret to inform you of the passing of our friend and colleague, Leonid Kropotov.