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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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Navigating Safety and Rules: A Legal Examination of Tsunoda's Red Flag Overtake Penalty at the F1 Canadian GP

Navigating Safety and Rules: A Legal Examination of Tsunoda's Red Flag Overtake Penalty at the F.

Written by: Attorney Satoshi TanikawaBorn in the peak year of the Senna-Prost rivalry, 1989, at the Suzuka showdown. Influenced by his father, he h...

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Manipulating Exhaust and Skirting the Rules: What is Red Bull's 'Barely Legal' F1 Aerodynamic Revolution?

Manipulating Exhaust and Skirting the Rules: What is Red Bull's 'Barely Legal' F1 Aerodynamic Re.

Written by: Attorney Satoshi TanikawaBorn in 1989, the year when the legendary rivalry between Senna and Prost, known as the "Senna-Prost Clash," r...

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Administrative Measures Against Care Service Providers: Ensuring Healthy Business Continuity through Enhanced Compliance

Administrative Measures Against Care Service Providers: Ensuring Healthy Business Continuity thr.

As Japan faces an aging population and declining birthrate, the demand for elderly care services is increasing year by year. Care service providers...

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What to Do When an Accident Occurs in a Nursing Care Facility? Explaining Legal Responsibilities and Response Measures

What to Do When an Accident Occurs in a Nursing Care Facility? Explaining Legal Responsibilities.

Accidents in caregiving facilities are a critical issue directly linked to the safety and lives of the users. In the event of an accident, not only...

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Explaining the Issues of Violence from Clients in the Caregiving Field and Workers' Compensation & Liability Claims

Explaining the Issues of Violence from Clients in the Caregiving Field and Workers' Compensation.

Violence from clients in the caregiving sector is a serious issue that imposes significant physical and mental strain on caregiving staff. Violence...

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[Latest Edition] What is the Personal Information Protection Law? Essential Basics You Should Know, Clearly Explained

[Latest Edition] What is the Personal Information Protection Law? Essential Basics You Should Kn.

In recent times, there has been a growing societal concern regarding the handling of personal information and privacy. However, the realm of the Pe...

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Key Points of the Major Revision of the 'Employment Insurance Act' Enacted in April of Reiwa 7 (2025) and Its Impact on Businesses

Key Points of the Major Revision of the 'Employment Insurance Act' Enacted in April of Reiwa 7 (.

Starting April 2025 (Reiwa 7), the amended "Employment Insurance Act" will be enforced, significantly transforming the Japanese Employment Insuranc...

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What is "Kasuhara" as it Becomes a Social Issue? Explaining the Measures Companies Should Take a.

In recent years, the situation where employees suffer mental and physical distress due to malicious claims from customers has been recognized as a ...

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[April 2023] Is "Mandatory Retirement at 65" Really a Thing? Explaining the Key Points of the Re.

The employment landscape is rapidly changing, and one area that is garnering significant attention is the employment of older individuals. The curr...

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What is the Legal Responsibility of Shopping Mall Operators? Explaining the Cases Where Operators are Liable

What is the Legal Responsibility of Shopping Mall Operators? Explaining the Cases Where Operator.

Purchasing goods online has now become commonplace. According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "Fiscal Year 2023 (Reiwa 5) Digital ...

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