Briefly about the main events of the day: new rules, notable disputes, and stories worth knowing.

1. Supreme Court upholds bank's right to collateral after borrower's bankruptcy Courts refused to consider the bank's claim against the new owner of the pledged car,…
The Supreme Court upheld the bank's right to a car pledge after the borrower's bankruptcy, despite the sale of the car to a new owner. The court indicated that the bank's claims should not be considered within the framework… (Pravo.ru)

2. Supreme Court does not allow bankrupt to escape liability for accident without MTPL
The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation ruled that bankruptcy does not exempt the perpetrator of an accident without MTPL from liability for damages. The court emphasized that the absence of an insurance policy does not cancel the obligation to compensate… (Advokatskaya Gazeta)

3. Federation Council prohibits collecting increased tax from buyer when VAT rates change Now the burden of paying the new VAT under old contracts will fall on…
The Federation Council approved a law prohibiting the collection of increased VAT from the buyer under old contracts. Now the burden of paying the new VAT will fall on the seller, unless the parties have provided for the procedure… (Pravo.ru)

4. Supreme Court indicates that a set of indirect evidence is sufficient to prove a cartel agreement
The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation indicated that a set of indirect evidence is sufficient to prove a cartel agreement. This decision may affect the practice of antitrust cases, as it expands… (Advokatskaya Gazeta)

5. Federal Tax Service of Russia "From August 1, the procedure for receiving tax notices through the Unified Portal of Public Services is simplified"
From August 1, 2026, the procedure for receiving tax notices through the Unified Portal of Public Services is simplified. This change concerns individuals paying property taxes and personal income tax, which may… (ConsultantPlus)

6. "Review of the Practice of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation for the Second Quarter of 2026"
The Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation summarized the practice for the second quarter of 2026, including the assessment of the constitutionality of a number of provisions. The review may be useful for understanding current legal positions and their impact on… (ConsultantPlus)

7. IP Court retains trademark "Buratino" for Soyuzmultfilm The Intellectual Property Court decided to retain the trademark for the film studio,…
The Intellectual Property Court retained the trademark "Buratino" for Soyuzmultfilm, rejecting the claim of confectioners "Sladonezh". This decision emphasizes the importance of copyright and trademarks,… (Pravo.ru)