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Pepeliaev Group advises that the Russian Law "On the media" and the Russian Code of Administrative Offences have been amended with regard to the obligation of a media editorial office, broadcaster and publisher to notify the Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (known by the Russian abbreviation 'Roskomnadzor') that they have received foreign funding.

Law firm Pepeliaev Group advises that rules have been established for the state regulation of prices for medical devices which have been included in the list of medical devices that are implanted in a human organism when medical care is provided under the state programme guaranteeing that free medical care will be provided to the public.

Law firm Pepeliaev Group advises that the approach has changed to establishing whether courts of general jurisdiction or state commercial courts should consider disputes regarding the prohibition on causing damage to the environment.

Pepeliaev Group advises that, from 1 January 2016, restrictions will be imposed on the establishment of mass media entities by foreign entities and Russian companies with foreign membership.  

On the federal level , an Industry Agreement for Textile, Consumer Goods and Porcelain and Earthenware Companies for the period 2015-2017 has been adopted. This Agreement sets out additional obligations. The Agreement automatically covers companies from the relevant industries

Pepeliaev Group advises that, on 10 December 2015, a Resolution of the Russian Government (the 'Resolution') will take effect that sets restrictions on and conditions for the medicines which are on the list of vital and essential medicines to be admitted for the purposes of state and municipal procurement.