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A unified form of a machine‑readable power of attorney from 2027: Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, explained what will change for businesses

A unified form of a machine‑readable power of attorney from 2027: Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, explained what will change for businesses

By September 1, 2027, electronic document management will be unified: the Ministry of Digital Development will develop and publish a unified template for a machine‑readable power of attorney (MRA) on the “Gosuslugi” portal. The upcoming changes were commented on by Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at the Exiora Law Firm.

07 September 2026

Has it become easier to gather the owners? The new procedure for managing agricultural land was commented on by Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at the Exiora Law Firm

Has it become easier to gather the owners? The new procedure for managing agricultural land was commented on by Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at the Exiora Law Firm

A bill has been submitted to the State Duma that legalizes the face‑to‑face, part‑time, and remote formats of general meetings of owners of agricultural land shares via the “Gosuslugi” portal. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at the Exiora Law Firm, commented on the new procedure for managing agricultural lands.

04 September 2026

The right to pension provision. Partner at the Exiora Law Firm, Yuri Sbitnev, commented on the Supreme Court’s conclusion.

The right to pension provision. Partner at the Exiora Law Firm, Yuri Sbitnev, commented on the Supreme Court’s conclusion.

When is it unacceptable to reduce the amount of a previously assigned pension due to a detected error?

31 August 2026

Post‑control will be expanded: Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, on the changes to the Law on Customs Regulation.

Post‑control will be expanded: Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, on the changes to the Law on Customs Regulation.

The Russian Ministry of Finance has submitted a draft amendment to the Law on Customs Regulation, which concerns the procedure for pre‑trial appeal of customs decisions. The document proposes to increase the timeframe for submitting a complaint, extend the period for customs post‑control, and introduce new rules for additional inspections.

28 August 2026

If you are late with the payment or have violated other terms: emergency measures that will help preserve the contract.

If you are late with the payment or have violated other terms: emergency measures that will help preserve the contract.

The article provides emergency solutions on how to preserve a contract after a breach and what arguments will help prove to the court that the delay was not substantial.

08 August 2026

Liquidation Quota and Participant Rights: Yury Sbitnev, Partner at Exiora Law Firm, Comments on the Supreme Court’s Decision

Liquidation Quota and Participant Rights: Yury Sbitnev, Partner at Exiora Law Firm, Comments on the Supreme Court’s Decision

The Supreme Court published Determination No. 307-ES25-15634 in Case No. A56-120447/2024, in which it explained what courts should consider when resolving disputes about the recovery of property by a participant in a liquidated company that remains after settlements with creditors.

30 July 2026

Overview of judicial practice. Yuri Sbitnev, Partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation’s explanations

Overview of judicial practice. Yuri Sbitnev, Partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation’s explanations

The Presidium of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation approved the Review of Judicial Practice No. 2 (2026), which covers a wide range of legal positions, from substantive law to procedural nuances. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on some of the clarifications, among other experts.

22 July 2026

Changing the Philosophy of Bankruptcy: Yuri Sbitnev, partner at the Exiora Law Firm, on the New Amendments to the Law

Changing the Philosophy of Bankruptcy: Yuri Sbitnev, partner at the Exiora Law Firm, on the New Amendments to the Law

The State Duma adopted in the third reading a law with amendments to the Law on Bankruptcy, which changes the paradigm of the insolvency institution: the liquidation focus gives way to the rehabilitation focus. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, among other leading lawyers, analyzed the potential and hidden challenges of a large-scale update of the legislation.

18 July 2026

What should be taken into account in disputes over the free allocation of public land to a non-profit garden association? Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the Supreme Court’s ruling

What should be taken into account in disputes over the free allocation of public land to a non-profit garden association? Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the Supreme Court’s ruling

The Supreme Court published its Determination No. 308-ES25-13078 dated May 22, 2022, in case No. A32-23519/2022, in which it indicated what should be taken into account by courts when considering cases involving the provision of a public land plot for free use for gardening purposes. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the Supreme Court's position.

23 June 2026

Rosreestr has approved a new procedure for challenging the value of real estate: a comment by Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm

Rosreestr has approved a new procedure for challenging the value of real estate: a comment by Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm

Since June 7, a new procedure for resolving disputes over cadastral value has been in effect. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, shared his opinion on how the new rules will affect businesses and property owners.

10 June 2026