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Acquisitive prescription: Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the new formula

Acquisitive prescription: Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the new formula

The government submitted draft law No. 1336443-8 to the State Duma, which eliminates uncertainty regarding the calculation of the period of acquisitive prescription. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at Exiora Law Firm, commented on the changes.

29 September 2026

Witnesses in a tax dispute. Techniques to cast doubt on testimony

Witnesses in a tax dispute. Techniques to cast doubt on testimony

The material will help exclude evidence against the company from the case materials in the dispute with the tax authorities.

24 September 2026

The activities of marketplaces are becoming more transparent. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at the Exiora Law Firm, talks about the new rules for online trading.

The activities of marketplaces are becoming more transparent. Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at the Exiora Law Firm, talks about the new rules for online trading.

Starting from September 1, 2026, new rules for online trading have come into force, which tighten the liability of marketplaces towards buyers and detail the procedure for pre‑trial settlement of disputes between them (Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 657 dated May 30, 2026). The changes were commented on by Yuri Sbitnev, a partner at the Exiora Law Firm.

18 September 2026

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