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Utilization of Class Shares and Fundraising under Japanese Corporate Law

Utilization of Class Shares and Fundraising under Japanese Corporate Law

The corporate environment in Japan is often perceived as traditional, yet it provides a sophisticated and flexible framework for corporate governan...

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Explanation of the System for Companies with Nominating Committees under Japanese Corporate Law

Explanation of the System for Companies with Nominating Committees under Japanese Corporate Law

The Japanese Corporate Law offers several options for the governance structure of stock corporations, namely corporate governance. Among these, the...

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Protection of Minority Shareholder Rights in Japanese Corporate Law and Minority Shareholder Rights

Protection of Minority Shareholder Rights in Japanese Corporate Law and Minority Shareholder Rig.

The Japanese Companies Act clearly defines the rights of shareholders in a stock company, placing particular emphasis on the protection of minority...

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Accounting Auditors in Japanese Corporate Law: A Comprehensive Explanation of Their Roles, Powers, and Responsibilities

Accounting Auditors in Japanese Corporate Law: A Comprehensive Explanation of Their Roles, Power.

The reliability of corporate financial information is the foundation of sound economic activity and international investment and transactions. For ...

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Operation and Resolution Methods of Shareholders' Meetings in Joint-Stock Companies as Defined by Japanese Corporate Law

Operation and Resolution Methods of Shareholders' Meetings in Joint-Stock Companies as Defined b.

In Japanese corporate law, the shareholders' meeting is clearly positioned as the supreme decision-making body of a joint-stock company. This insti...

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Accounting Auditors in Japanese Corporate Law: An In-Depth Explanation of Their Roles and Responsibilities

Accounting Auditors in Japanese Corporate Law: An In-Depth Explanation of Their Roles and Respon.

The Japanese Companies Act establishes various institutions to ensure the sound operation and transparency of businesses. Among these, the role of ...

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Stock Option Schemes in Japan and the Design of Tax-Qualified Stock Options

Stock Option Schemes in Japan and the Design of Tax-Qualified Stock Options

In modern corporate management, particularly for growth-oriented companies, the acquisition, retention, and motivation enhancement of talented indi...

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Regulation of Directors' Duty to Avoid Competition and Conflict of Interest Transactions under Japanese Corporate Law

Regulation of Directors' Duty to Avoid Competition and Conflict of Interest Transactions under J.

In the management of Japanese companies, directors possess extensive authority to drive business forward. However, this significant power is balanc...

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An Overview of J-KISS in Japanese Startup Investments and Its Differences from SAFE and Convertible Notes

An Overview of J-KISS in Japanese Startup Investments and Its Differences from SAFE and Converti.

The startup ecosystem in Japan has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, attracting the attention of international investors. Amidst this ...

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Board Resolutions under Japanese Corporate Law: Disposal of Significant Assets and Large-Scale Borrowing

Board Resolutions under Japanese Corporate Law: Disposal of Significant Assets and Large-Scale B.

In Japan, a representative director of a joint-stock company (kabushiki kaisha) wields extensive authority and executes the company's operations. H...

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Board of Directors in Japanese Corporate Law: Their Role and Operation

Board of Directors in Japanese Corporate Law: Their Role and Operation

In Japan, the Board of Directors is an extremely important institution at the core of corporate governance for joint-stock companies. Its role is m...

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Explaining the Penalties for Violating the New Freelancer Law Based on Three Case Studies

Explaining the Penalties for Violating the New Freelancer Law Based on Three Case Studies

The Freelance New Law, enacted in Reiwa 6 (2024), has garnered significant attention as a transformative measure for the working styles of freelanc...

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Care Facility Managers' Guide to Handling Care Accidents: From Prevention to Response

Care Facility Managers' Guide to Handling Care Accidents: From Prevention to Response

In light of the recent increase in accidents in the caregiving sector, more facility managers are seeking to reconstruct their accident response ma...

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What is the New Freelance Law? Explaining Key Points with Sample Contracts for New Law Compliance

What is the New Freelance Law? Explaining Key Points with Sample Contracts for New Law Complianc.

With the enforcement of the "New Freelancer Law" in Reiwa 6 (2024) November, companies in Japan are now required to ensure strict compliance with l...

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What is the Crime of Photography? Explaining the Differences from Nuisance Prevention Ordinances and Illegal Activities

What is the Crime of Photography? Explaining the Differences from Nuisance Prevention Ordinances.

In today's world, the prevalence of smartphones and other devices has led to an increasing trend in the number of voyeurism cases being detected. F...

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The Limits of F1 Overtaking Rules: A Legal Examination of the Ambiguity in Harsh Penalties at the Canadian GP

The Limits of F1 Overtaking Rules: A Legal Examination of the Ambiguity in Harsh Penalties at th.

Written by: Attorney Satoshi TanikawaBorn in the peak year of the Senna-Prost rivalry, 1989, Satoshi grew up watching Formula 1 under his father's ...

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