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Russian Government Prepares Bill to Confiscate Assets of False Information Violators and Alleged Criminals Amid Ukraine Invasion

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MOSCOW, Russia – In a move that intensifies Russia’s crackdown on the spread of false information and its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the Russian government has announced its preparation of a bill that would allow the confiscation of money and property. The proposal aims to target individuals who violate laws related to false information and the Ukrainian invasion, as confirmed by Russian officials on Saturday. Chairman of the Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, shared details of the bill through the messaging platform Telegram. Volodin explained that the draft law would enable the authorities to seize assets, including … Read more

Russian Lawmakers Propose Confiscating Assets of Those Spreading False Information about Armed Forces

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Moscow – Russian lawmakers are drafting a bill that would permit the seizure of assets from individuals spreading what they deem as “deliberately false information” about the country’s armed forces. Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the State Duma, stated that this legislation would also encompass acts of betrayal such as discrediting the armed forces, advocating for sanctions against Russia, or inciting extremist activities. In a post on Telegram, Volodin asserted that those who attempt to undermine or betray Russia must face appropriate punishment and compensate for the harm inflicted on the nation by forfeiting their … Read more

Judge to Consider Motions in Trump’s Georgia Election Interference Case, Including Request for Additional Correspondence Information

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – A judge in Fulton County is scheduled to hear several motions in the election interference case involving former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants. The motions, set to be presented by attorneys representing Trump and his associates, will address various aspects of the ongoing legal proceedings. Among the motions is a request from Trump’s legal team to obtain additional information regarding correspondence between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and the House select committee that investigated the January 6 Capitol attack. Trump’s attorney argues that Willis’ office has been unresponsive to their … Read more

New Law Requires Small LLCs to File Beneficial Ownership Information Report: What Artists and Self-Employed Creatives Need to Know

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New York, United States – Starting from January 1, 2024, a law known as the Corporate Transparency Act will have implications for solo artists, performers, writers, and creatives who have Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) or are considering forming one. The law aims to combat financial crimes, including money laundering and terrorism, by requiring businesses formed through their state’s Secretary of State to file a report called a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOI). The report will identify the “beneficial owners” of LLCs and other entities. The primary target of this law is small LLCs, often single-member … Read more