Duties of Care and the Business Judgment Rule in Japanese Corporate Law
In Japanese corporate governance, directors play a pivotal role in ensuring the growth and sustainability of a company. This role comes with signif...
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Legal Requirements for Capital Provision and Contribution at the Time of Incorporation of a Stoc.
Establishing a company in Japan offers attractive opportunities for foreign entrepreneurs, but success hinges on a precise understanding of the Jap...
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Defects in the Notice of Shareholders' Meetings as Defined by Japanese Corporate Law and Related.
Proper management of a shareholders' meeting is crucial for corporate executives in Japan, as it ensures smooth corporate governance and maintains ...
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Legal Framework for Share Transfers under Japanese Corporate Law
Stock transfers under Japanese Corporate Law are a fundamental element of corporate management and investment activities. In joint-stock companies,...
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Overview and Role Distribution of 'Corporate Organs' in Japanese Company Law
In Japanese Corporate Law, the term "corporate organs" refers to various organizational bodies responsible for decision-making, business execution,...
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Shareholder Rights and Duties under Japanese Corporate Law
In Japan, the joint-stock corporation is a crucial legal entity that forms the foundation of economic activity. The owners of these corporations ar...
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Legal Framework and Key Case Law Pertaining to Shareholder Derivative Actions in Japan
In Japanese corporate governance, shareholder derivative actions are an extremely important legal tool to ensure sound management of a company and ...
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Procedures for Issuing New Shares (Capital Increase) under Japanese Corporate Law and the Impact.
When Japanese companies seek to raise funds for business expansion, new project initiatives, or debt repayment, issuing new shares, or capital incr...
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Legal Considerations in Establishing a Company in Japan: An Explanation of Incorporators' Author.
Establishing a company is the first step in launching a new business venture. At this crucial stage, the 'promoter' plays a central role. However, ...
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Acquisition and Cancellation of Treasury Shares under Japanese Corporate Law
The concept of treasury stock under Japanese Corporate Law plays an extremely important role in corporate financial strategy and enhancing sharehol...
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Nature and Legal Capacity of Companies under Japanese Corporate Law, and the Doctrine of Disrega.
For international stakeholders operating a business in Japan or engaging in transactions with Japanese companies, a deep understanding of the core ...
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Mandatory Measures to Prevent 'Kasuhara': Explaining Tokyo's Ordinance and Necessary Corporate S.
Customer harassment, known as "customer harassment" in Japan, where malicious claims by clients can harm the working environment for employees, is ...
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What Are Examples of Customer Harassment? Explaining Key Points for Countermeasures from Court C.
In recent years, the issue of "customer harassment," commonly known as "casuhara," where employees are troubled by malicious claims, has been on th...
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Enforcement in June of Reiwa 7 (2025): Heatstroke Prevention Measures in the Workplace Mandated .
On June 1, Reiwa 7 (2025), the amended Japanese Industrial Safety and Health Act was enforced, explicitly mandating "measures against heatstroke" a...
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