“Whether Biomass Fuels for Power Generation Are Considered Waste (Based on 2021 Collection of Cases Decided by the Ministry of the Environment)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” January 6, 2023)
“Importance of Environmental Due Diligence in M&A/Real Estate Transactions” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” December 24, 2021)
“Points to Note in Forming an Eco Fund/Environment-Friendly Energy Fund and Business-Type Fund (Part II)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” December 18, 2020)
“Points to Note in Forming an Eco Fund/Environment-Friendly Energy Fund and Business-Type Fund, Part I” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” December 11, 2020)
“Laws and Regulations and Practical Points Regarding Construction Waste and Recycling (Part 2)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” November 9, 2020)
“Laws and Regulations and Practical Points Regarding Construction Waste and Recycling (Part 1)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” November 2, 2020)
“Risks and Practical Points Pertaining to Asbestos in Real Estate/M&A Transactions (Based on the Act Amended in 2020)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” September 28, 2020)
“Cases Where Investigation and Reporting on Soil Contamination Are Required and Persons Subject to Such Requirements — Addressing the 2019 Amendment to the Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” August 21, 2020)
“Asbestos Regulations and Legal Liability for Soil Contamination (Based on the Act Amended in 2020)” (Kigyo Houmu Navi, July 31, 2020)
“Practical Points to Note in Treating PCB Wastes (Polychlorinated Biphenyls Wastes) – Based on the 2019 Amended Act” (Kigyo Houmu Navi, July 28, 2020)
“Practical Points to Note Concerning Treatment of Waste for the Purpose of Recycling” (Kigyo Houmu Navi, July 13, 2020)
“Points for Making Inquiries to Local Governments/Municipalities Concerning Treatment of Environmentally Harmful Substance and Waste” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” May 22, 2020)
“Pursuing Liability of the Seller of the Land Contaminated with Asbestos” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” April 2017)
“Legal Regulations on Asbestos Discovered in Estates” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” April 2017)
“Responses required to be made when PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl) waste exists in property” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” March 28, 2017)
“Is there any case where the validity of special agreements on the limitation on warranty against defects regarding soil contamination, etc. would be denied?” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” June 2016)
“Is the seller of the land responsible for underground obstacles which have no problem in building construction?” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” April 2016)
“The Latest Preventive Legal Measures Against Soil Contamination and Underground Obstacles in Land Transactions” (August 2014 issue of “Business Law Journal” magazine)
Real Estate / Construction-Related Litigation / Natural Disasters
“Compensation for Asbestos-Related Health Damage at Construction Sites and Relevant Laws” (AIG General Insurance Company, Ltd., January 4, 2022)
“Points for Conducting Minpaku Business (Private Lodging Business) with Lease Property and the Risk for Injunction against Business” (Kigyo Houmu Navi, August 11, 2020)
“Constructors’ Civil Liability and Compensation In the Event of Disaster (Enactment of the Amended Act on Promoting Quality Assurance in Public Works, the Amended Act for Promoting Proper Tendering and Contracting for Public Works, and the Amended Construction Business Act; Recent Trends)” (contribution; white paper published by AIG General Insurance Company, Ltd, June 30, 2020)
“Basics of Lease Agreements for Office Space: How to Provide the Scope of Restoration ~ Free Template Will Be Provided ~ ” (Tsugi No Jidai (Next Era), June 14, 2020)
“Problems Regarding Impossible Completion/Discontinuation/Delay of Construction and Equipment Work Due to Covid-19 (Part 2)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” May 28, 2020)
“Problems Regarding Impossible Completion/Discontinuation/Delay of Construction and Equipment Work Due to COVID-19 (Part 1)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” May 25, 2020)
“Issues Concerning Request for Business Suspension and Lease Agreements for Commercial Establishments/Office Buildings, etc. in Relation to COVID-19 (Part II)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” April 30, 2020)
“Issues Concerning Request for Business Suspension and Lease Agreements for Commercial Establishments/Office Buildings, etc. in Relation to COVID-19 (Part I)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” April 24, 2020)
“Points for Explaining and Apologizing for a Scandal” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” April 1, 2020)
Influence of COVID-19 on M&A Transactions and Points to Note for Future M&A Transactions (Part 2) (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” May 19, 2020)
Influence of COVID-19 on M&A Transactions and Points to Note for Future M&A Transactions (Part 1) (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” May 12, 2020)
“Infectious Diseases/Epidemics Due to New Viruses, etc., and the Scope of Application and Matters to Note Regarding a Force Majeure Clause” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” March 11, 2020)
“Liability for Failure or Delay in Performing a Contract Due to Infectious Diseases/Epidemics such as New Viruses” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” March 11, 2020)
“Practical Operations for Private Lodging Businesses Operating at Rental Houses and Condominium Units (with Sample Provisions)” (December 2018 issue of “Monthly SHIHO-SHOSHI”)
“Regulations for Private Lodging Administration Businesses/Private Lodging Agency Businesses, and Civil Liability and Operations of Private Lodging Business Operators” (November 2018 issue of “Monthly SHIHO-SHOSHI”)
“Points of Private Lodging-Related Laws and Outline of Regulations for Private Lodging Businesses” (October 2018 issue of “Monthly SHIHO-SHOSHI”)
“[Series] Measures Addressing the Amendment of the Law of Obligations Required for Real Estate and Construction Businesses #6: Lease of Real Property (2: Lease Guarantees)” (July 2018 issue of “Business Homu”)
“[Series] Measures Addressing the Amendment of the Law of Obligations Required for Real Estate and Construction Businesses #5: Lease of Real Property (1)” (June 2018 issue of “Business Homu”)
Article on issues concerning real estate leases (cancellation of lease agreements due to collapsing relationships of trust) (“Ohya Club,” 2018 Spring Issue)
“[Series] Measures Addressing the Amendment of the Law of Obligations Required for Real Estate and Construction Businesses #4: Construction Businesses (Contract) (2)” (May 2018 issue of “Business Homu”)
“[Series] Measures Addressing the Amendment of the Law of Obligations Required for Real Estate and Construction Businesses #3: Construction Businesses (Contract) (1)” (April 2018 issue of “Business Homu”)
“[Series] Measures Addressing the Amendment of the Law of Obligations Required for Real Estate and Construction Businesses #2: Real Estate Businesses (Purchase and Sale) (2)” (March 2018 issue of “Business Homu”)
“[Series] Measures Addressing the Amendment of the Law of Obligations Required for Real Estate and Construction Businesses #1: Real Estate Businesses (Purchase and Sale) (1)” (February 2018 issue of “Business Homu”)
“A Guide for Practical Operations regarding Real Property Transaction Agreements Based on Civil Code Reform (Amendment to Law of Obligations) — with a sample of purchase and sale agreement reflecting the reform —” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” September 14, 2017)
Crisis Management / Handling of Misdoings
“Responses to Foreign Authorities/Litigation in the Event of Misconduct at an Overseas Subsidiary” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” August 31, 2021)
“Matters to Note in the Initial Investigation of Misconduct at Overseas Subsidiaries” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” August 31, 2021)
“Points When Introducing Electronic Contracts Based on Their Features” (“Intellectual Property Management” magazine, August 20, 2021)
“Compliance in the Entertainment Industry 2021 – Contractual Issues, Relationship with Anti-social Forces, Etc.” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” April 27, 2021)
“[A Series of Articles] Recent Scandal Cases and Risk Management/Prevention — Part Sixteen: Points on Practical Operations Concerning Excessive Guidance and Power Harassment, Observed from Actual Scandal Cases of Sport Organizations” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” March 16, 2021)
“Leaning Problems of Large-Scale Buildings Due to Bad Ground and Poor Foundation That Are Recently Increasing and the Liability of Land Sellers and Constructors (Part 2)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” February 1, 2021)
“Leaning Problems of Large-Scale Buildings Due to Bad Ground and Poor Foundation That Are Recently Increasing and the Liability of Land Sellers and Constructors (Part 1)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” January 25, 2021)
“[A Series of Articles] Recent Scandal Cases and Risk Management/Prevention — Part Fifteen: Issues Concerning Disguised Ukeoi Contracts and Points for Preventing Them, Observed from Actual Cases (in Construction Industry, System Engineering, Etc.)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” June 9, 2020)
“[A Series of Articles] Recent Scandal Cases and Risk Management/Prevention — Part Fourteen: Patterns of Disguised Ukeoi Contracts and Related Regulations, Penal Provisions, Etc. (in Construction Industry, System Engineering, Etc.)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” June 3, 2020)
“Utilization of ‘Examples of Efforts for Preventing Corporate Scandals’ Aimed at Effective Whistleblowing System” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” February 18, 2020)
“[A Series of Articles] Recent Scandal Cases and Risk Management/Prevention — Part Thirteen: Principles for Preventing Corporate Scandals and Points to Note Following the Acquisition of a Subsidiary Based on Practical Guidelines Concerning Group Governance System” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” January 22, 2020)
“[A Series of Articles] Recent Scandal Cases and Risk Management/Prevention — Part Twelve: Points in Responding to Discovery of Misconduct and Formulating Preventive Measures, Observed from Scandal Cases of Overseas Subsidiaries” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” January 21, 2020)
“[A Series of Articles] Recent Scandal Cases and Risk Management/Prevention — Part Eleven: Points in Responding to Discovery of Misconduct and Formulating Preventive Measures, Observed from Cases of Design/Construction in Violation of the Building Standards Act” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” November 21, 2019)
“[A Series of Articles] Recent Scandal Cases and Risk Management/Prevention — Part Ten: Points for Early Detection and Investigation of Scandals, Observed from Cases of Design/Construction in Violation of the Building Standards Act” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” November 13, 2019)
“[A Series of Articles] Recent Scandal Cases and Risk Management/Prevention — Part Nine: Responses to the Governance Code for National Sport Federation Members, Observed from Cases of Scandals in Sporting Circles” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” October 1, 2019)
“[A Series of Articles] Recent Scandal Cases and Risk Management/Prevention — Part Eight: Treatment of Employees/Executives Who Are Involved in SNS-Related Scandals, and Points for Prevention” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” August 9, 2019)
“Points for Dealing with Shareholders After the Occurrence of Misconduct/Scandal (Derivative Lawsuit, Shareholders Meeting, Etc.)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” August 9, 2019)
“Pursuit of Liability and Punishment of Directors/Officers Responsible for Misconduct/Scandal” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” August 8, 2019)
“What is Certification Concerning Internal Reporting Systems? The Advantages of Obtaining the Certification and the Standards for the Certification” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” August 6, 2019)
“Specific Points for Obtaining Certification Concerning Internal Reporting Systems” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” August 6, 2019)
“[A Series of Articles] Recent Scandal Cases and Risk Management/Prevention — Part Seven: Points for Responding to Discovery of Misconduct (Initial Reaction and Public Relations), Observed from Cases of SNS-Related Scandals” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” August 2, 2019)
“Claim Handling Process to Avoid Problems – Four Basics and Points to Note” (“Corporate Legal Affairs Lawyer Navigation (Kigyo Homu Bengoshi Navi),” July 23, 2019)
“[A Series of Articles] Recent Scandal Cases and Risk Management/Prevention — Part Six: Points in Responding to Discovery of Misconduct and Formulating Preventive Measures, Observed from Cases of Data Fabrication Concerning Base-Isolation/Vibration-Damping Devices” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” July 1, 2019)
“[A Series of Articles] Recent Scandal Cases and Risk Management/Prevention — Part Five: Points for Early Detection and Investigation of Misconduct, Observed from Cases of Data Fabrication Concerning Base-Isolation / Vibration-Damping Devices” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” June 26, 2019)
“Specific Measures (Such as Whistleblowing System) and Practical Points for Early Detection of Misconduct” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” May 8, 2019)
“Points for Practically Reviewing a Whistleblowing System Based on Guidelines” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” May 8, 2019)
“[A Series of Articles] Recent Scandal Cases and Risk Management/Prevention — Part Four: Response After Revelation of Scandals and Points in Establishing Recurrence Prevention Measures, Observed from Scandal Cases Relating to Soil Contamination” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” April 26, 2019)
“[A Series of Articles] Recent Scandal Cases and Risk Management/Prevention — Part Three: Points for Finding Fraud Quickly and Investigating It, Observed from Scandal Cases Relating to Soil Contamination” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” April 24, 2019)
“[A Series of Articles] Recent Scandal Cases and Risk Management/Prevention — Part Two: Response After Revelation of Scandals and Points in Establishing Recurrence Prevention Measures, Observed from Case on Illegal Disposal of Industrial Waste” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” March 1, 2019)
“[A Series of Articles] Recent Scandal Cases and Risk Management/Prevention — Part One: Points for Finding Fraudulence Quickly and Investigating It, Observed from Case on Illegal Disposal of Industrial Waste” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” February 22, 2019)
Others
“What Is M&A Finance? The Purposes of Use, Methods and Procedures Will Be Explained in Detail” (fundbook, January 13, 2023)
An article regarding the unauthorized use of credit cards (TOINT Co., Ltd., October 6, 2022)
“Shoot for Free of Errors! The Secret of Reviewing Contracts Observed from Real Cases – Non-Disclosure Agreements -” (November 2021 issue of “Business Houmu” magazine)
“Copyright Issues Concerning Use of Musical Works/Images and Distribution of a Song, Performance, Audio Book, etc., on Clubhouse, YouTube, One’s Own Website or Other Media (Part 2)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” May 25, 2021)
“Copyright Issues Concerning Use of Musical Works/Images and Distribution of a Song, Performance, Audio Book, etc., on Clubhouse, YouTube, One’s Own Website or Other Media (Part 1)” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” May 19, 2021)
“A Guide to Preparing Trademark Assignment Agreements – Standard Forms and Points for Preparation” (“Corporate Legal Affairs Lawyer Navigation,” September 20, 2019)
“Cases That Result in Infringement of Trademark Rights and Ways to Deal with Them – Three Points for Preventing Problems” (“Corporate Legal Affairs Lawyer Navigation,” September 20, 2019)
“International Fintech Guide” (under joint authorship, Multilaw, September 4, 2019)
“Six Reasons for Considering Disciplinary Dismissal; Points to Note in Dismissal” (Corporate Legal Affairs Lawyer Navigation (Kigyo Homu Bengoshi Navi), July 19, 2019)
“Due Diligence – Purpose and Process” (Corporate Legal Affairs Lawyer Navigation (Kigyo Homu Bengoshi Navi), December 20, 2018)
“How to Prepare a Stock Transfer Agreement and Matters to Note; Standard Forms and Items to State” (Corporate Legal Affairs Lawyer Navigation (Kigyo Homu Bengoshi Navi), December 7, 2018)
“International FinTech Guide” (under joint authorship, Multilaw, June 28, 2018)
“[Series] Legal Points Concerning Virtual Money #3: Registration of Virtual Currency Exchange Has Started – Development and Financial Laws and Regulations Concerning Virtual Money Businesses Such as Crowdfunding and Social Lending” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS”, October 26, 2017)
“[Series] Legal Points Concerning Virtual Money #2: Relationship Of Parties’ Rights In Virtual Money Transactions And Legal Issues In Case Trouble Occurs” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS”, March 22, 2017)
“[Series] Legal Points Concerning Virtual Money #1: Regulations Concerning ‘Virtual Money Exchange Services’ Accompanied With The Amendment Of The Payment Services Act” (“BUSINESS LAWYERS,” March 17, 2017)