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

1. Cassation court allowed consideration in Russia of a lawsuit against Alfa-Bank on Eurobonds Due to sanctions, the company cannot fulfill its obligations on securities…
The cassation court allowed consideration in Russia of a lawsuit against Alfa-Bank on Eurobonds, despite an arbitration clause stipulating UK jurisdiction. The court noted that sanctions prevent the fulfillment of obligations under… (Pravo.ru)

2. The guiding significance of the Supreme Court Plenum's clarifications for courts is now legislatively enshrined
The President of the Russian Federation signed a law that enshrines the guiding significance of the Supreme Court Plenum's clarifications for courts. This formalizes existing practice and aims to reduce judicial errors and… (Advokatskaya Gazeta)

3. The Economic Chamber will decide who should compensate for fire damage According to the plaintiff, the subtenant should be liable for the burned warehouses.
The Economic Chamber of the Supreme Court will consider a dispute over compensation for fire damage in a warehouse. The owner demands 488 million rubles from the subtenant, but courts previously divided liability between the parties. The case raises… (Pravo.ru)

4. The Supreme Court clarified the statute of limitations for claims for refund of money for an apartment with irreparable defects
The Supreme Court clarified the statute of limitations for claims for refund of money for apartments with irreparable defects. The ruling emphasizes the importance of balancing the interests of developers and consumers. This may… (Advokatskaya Gazeta)

5. Information message from the Ministry of Finance of Russia dated 05.08.2026 N IS-audit-92 "New in audit legislation: facts and comments"
The Ministry of Finance of Russia reported changes in audit legislation. The conditions for mandatory audit of public benefit foundations, the procedure for access to audit reports, and ISA reviews have been clarified.… (ConsultantPlus)

6. Decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated 06.08.2026 N 570 "On the development of the diamond cutting industry in the Russian Federation"
By the President's decree, a diamond cutting cluster has been created in Yakutia and the Smolensk region. Participants will include legal entities and individual entrepreneurs included in a special register. This may affect the development of the industry and create… (ConsultantPlus)

7. US court ordered Meta* to pay $942 million for harm to children on social networks The company will create a compensation fund aimed at eliminating…
A US court ordered Meta to pay $942 million for harm to children on social networks and to create a compensation fund. The decision sets a precedent in the issue of social networks' responsibility for content and may affect… (Pravo.ru)