The NO&T Podcast - EN

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

In this series of podcasts, NO&T lawyers discuss hot topics and share their insights about opportunities and risks in the Japan legal market and other global legal markets. This podcast is broadcasted in English. There is a separate channel for Japanese contents provided by NO&T lawyers. *Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. In addition, it is based on information as of its date of recording and does not reflect information after such date. read less

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Japan #4: The recent developments in human rights due diligence (HRDD) in Japan and key notes of the HRDD guidelines

Japan #4: The recent developments in human rights due diligence (HRDD) in Japan and key notes of the HRDD guidelines

Ayumi Fukuhara provides a high-level overview of the recent developments in human rights due diligence (HRDD), particularly the key notes of the HRDD guidelines, established by the Japanese government in September 2022. *This podcast was recorded on February 12, 2024. NO&T Newsletter https://www.noandt.com/en/publications/publication20220927-1/

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Japan #4: The recent developments in human rights due diligence (HRDD) in Japan and key notes of the HRDD guidelines

Japan #4: The recent developments in human rights due diligence (HRDD) in Japan and key notes of the HRDD guidelines

Ayumi Fukuhara provides a high-level overview of the recent developments in human rights due diligence (HRDD), particularly the key notes of the HRDD guidelines, established by the Japanese government in September 2022. *This podcast was recorded on February 12, 2024. NO&T Newsletter https://www.noandt.com/en/publications/publication20220927-1/

Thailand #2: Guidelines on the use and proof of advertising statements in regard to affirming facts which are difficult to prove

Thailand #2: Guidelines on the use and proof of advertising statements in regard to affirming facts which are difficult to prove

We discuss the reform of Thailand’s rules on advertisement based on the guidelines on the use and proof of advertisements in regard to affirming facts which are difficult to prove under the newly enacted Notification of Advertisement Committee. This episode will guide you to these guidelines that set out requirements which business operators or advertisers need to comply with when making advertisement for the purpose of consumers’ benefit protection. (Speakers: Yothin Intaraprasong, Poonyisa Sornchangwat, Kwanchanok Jantakram) *This podcast was recorded on March 28, 2023. NO&T Newsletter https://www.noandt.com/en/publications/publication20230327-1/

Japan #3: Practical guide to Japanese labor law – Part 1: The employment contract

Japan #3: Practical guide to Japanese labor law – Part 1: The employment contract

This episode covers the essentials of the employment contract such as minimum contents as well as recommendable provisions around working time, work place, vacation days and term and termination. It also sheds some light on the relation between employment contract and work rules. (Speakers: Eriko Ogata, Axel Kuhlmann) *This podcast was recorded on December 13, 2022.

Thailand #1: Amendment of the Civil and Commercial Code - Key highlights to corporate law

Thailand #1: Amendment of the Civil and Commercial Code - Key highlights to corporate law

In this episode, we will discuss the substantial changes to the Civil and Commercial Code. The discussion will get into details of how newly amended Civil and Commercial Code will facilitate entrepreneurs and companies in doing business in Thailand and an introduction of a new business consolidation scheme. (Speakers: Yothin Intaraprasong, Ponpun Krataykhwan, Kwanchanok Jantakram) *This podcast was recorded on November 21, 2022. NO&T Newsletter https://www.noandt.com/en/publications/publication20221017-1/

Japan #2: Challenges faced by some Japanese companies when responding to overseas regulatory investigations — Part 1: The customer is God

Japan #2: Challenges faced by some Japanese companies when responding to overseas regulatory investigations — Part 1: The customer is God

In Part 1 of the series, "Challenges faced by some Japanese companies when responding to overseas regulatory investigations", Ayumi Fukuhara and John Lane explore how a single-minded focus on customer satisfaction can be used as an inappropriate justification for non-compliance with laws and regulations, and what companies can do to mitigate this risk. *This podcast was recorded on July 12, 2022.

Japan #1: Dealing with misconduct at Japanese subsidiaries: when and how to engage with Japanese regulators

Japan #1: Dealing with misconduct at Japanese subsidiaries: when and how to engage with Japanese regulators

Kensuke Suzuki and John Lane give a high-level overview of the significant monetary incentives for companies to self-disclose historic misconduct to regulators outside Japan and discuss whether the same incentives to self-disclose exist in Japan. *This podcast was recorded on June 14, 2022.