Explanatory Notes for a Supreme Court ruling on the burden of proof required to prove the commercial nature of a company's actions, wherein the Court stated that even if a company makes a loan to a borrower on the basis of friendly feelings between the company's representative and the borrower, the monetary claim based on such loan by the company should be considered to be of a commercial nature (Supreme Court Judgment issued by the Second Petty Bench on February 22, 2008)

Proxy-fight Regulations and Moritex Case Analysis

Court Rules on Trademark Dispute between Franchisors

Alternative Dispute Resolution Options in Japan

Legal Relationship Analysis and Risk Management Practices for Product-related Accidents

Risk Management Practices for Product-related Accidents

Practical Points for Risk Management of Product Liabilities

;Introduction to the IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest and Report on recent decisions (by national courts and international arbitration bodies) relating to the application of the Guidelines