Sanno Park Tower 12F (Reception) and 14F,
11-1, Nagatacho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 100-6114, Japan

Tokyo Metro Ginza Line: G06 Tameike-sanno Station, Exit 7 (directly accessible through the second basement)

Tokyo Metro Nanboku Line: N06 Tameike-sanno Station, Exit 7 (directly accessible through the second basement)

Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line: C07 Kokkai-gijido-mae Station, Exit 5 (3 minutes’ walk)

Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line: M14 Kokkai-gijido-mae Station, Exit 5 (10 minutes’ walk through Chiyoda Line platform)

Compliance

1. Importance of “compliance” in a highly information-oriented society
In recent years, information is communicated instantaneously to wide range of people through the Internet, etc. and there have been many corporations that have faced a crisis of instantaneous loss of credibility or corporate value due to inappropriate responses to non-compliance. Therefore, there is now increasing public awareness of the importance of the establishment of an internal control systems and the “compliance” to avoid such incidents in advance.

2. We can offer support in structuring appropriate compliance systems, etc.
Our firm has been advocating the need to establish internal control systems. As part of our services, we have provided lectures for managers and in-house training on compliance, proposed structuring of internal control systems and prepared compliance manuals and various internal rules. Thus, we have been actively involved in structuring a more effective internal control system.

3. Proactive efforts in addressing non-compliance cases
In cases of corporate misdoings related to non-compliance, our firm supports our clients in, for example, fact-finding, causal analyses and formulation of preventive measures. We also advise about how to cope with serious crises, including advice on internal investigations, reporting to supervisory authorities, handling investigations by investigating authorities and responding to mass media, based on our experience in working as a member of external committees, an assistant inspector and the like. On the other hand, always having our sights on corporate social responsibility (CSR), we support clients in enriching and enhancing their compliance systems and in their positive efforts for establishing whistle-blowing systems, etc. by, among other means, acting as a point of contact for whistle-blowing. We are sustaining our efforts to proactively deal with the changes of the times.

News

An article titled, “Laws Governing Asbestos Exposure in Building Construction and Demolition Work, and Constructors’ Liability,” written by Kenji Sarukura, was posted on the official website, “Change from Here,” of AIG General Insurance Company, Ltd.

Kenji Sarukura’s interview concerning the construction of biomass power generation facilities (energy-from-waste facilities) and residents’ issues was broadcast on Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting.

Kenji Sarukura’s editorship and comments on the regulations and limitations of the “ordinance on scrapyards for waste and recyclable resources” were broadcast on Fuji TV Network.

An article titled “Negative Effects of Manuals for Responding to Claims at the Scene/by Public Relations, and Down-to-Earth Responses,” written by Kenji Sarukura, was published in the “Keiei Hoyukai Report” issued by the Association of Corporate Legal Departments.

Shin Ushijima’s comment on electric power cartel was published in the Mainichi Shimbun morning edition.

Shin Ushijima’s comment regarding Olympics bid rigging was published in the Yomiuri Shimbun morning edition.

An article on whether biomass fuels for power generation are considered waste, written by Kenji Sarukura, was posted on “BUSINESS LAWYERS.”

Kenji Sarukura’s comment on crisis management and handling of misdoings was published in the Asahi Shimbun.

Kenji Sarukura delivered a lecture on responses to scandals and measures to prevent them.

An article on regulations on manufacturing, import, storage, etc., of chemical substances, written by Kenji Sarukura, was posted on “BUSINESS LAWYERS.”

An online seminar on the Whistleblower Protection Act delivered by Hiroyuki Yamauchi, hosted by BUSINESS LAWYERS, was introduced on its website for members.

An article regarding the required responses when PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls) wastes exist in the property written by Osamu Inoue and Kenji Sarukura was posted on “BUSINESS LAWYERS.”

Kenji Sarukura delivered a lecture on practically important points in the amended Civil Code.

Kenji Sarukura’s webinar on the scandal was introduced.

An online seminar on crisis management delivered by Kenji Sarukura, hosted by FRONTEO, was introduced on a FRONTEO website for members.

Yoshimoto Kawamura delivered a lecture on abuse of dominant bargaining position and compliance with the Subcontract Act.

An article on risks in addressing the revisions of municipal ordinances and matters to note, and on the “Ordinance Alert” that supports management of municipal ordinances, written by Kenji Sarukura, was posted on “BUSINESS LAWYERS.”

Kenji Sarukura delivered a lecture on regulations regarding environmentally hazardous substances, wastes, greenhouse gases, etc.

An article regarding the obligation to reduce emissions and the reporting system under the ordinance on decarbonization and global warming countermeasures, written by Kenji Sarukura, was posted on “BUSINESS LAWYERS.”

An article on practical measures that can be blind spots for emitters under the Plastic Resource Circulation Act (enforced in April 2022), written by Kenji Sarukura, was posted on “BUSINESS LAWYERS.”

Kenji Sarukura delivered a lecture on appropriate responses to misdoings in the company and examples of fatal mistakes.

Kenji Sarukura delivered a lecture on points for reviewing compliance systems.

Kenji Sarukura delivered a lecture on risks and points to note in responding to amended ordinances.

Kenji Sarukura delivered a lecture on specific cases of scandals.

Kenji Sarukura’s webinar on the Power Harassment Prevention Act was introduced.

An article on points and practical considerations in respect of the amended Whistleblower Protection Act, written by Hiroyuki Yamauchi and Shinobu Yanagita, was posted on “BUSINESS LAWYERS.”

An article on points and practical considerations in respect of the amended Whistleblower Protection Act, written by Hiroyuki Yamauchi and Shinobu Yanagita, was posted on “BUSINESS LAWYERS.”

Kenji Sarukura delivered a lecture on specific cases of addressing trouble-making employees and how to prevent trouble making.

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