Publications and Media
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Global Legal Compliance Practice
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Solo-author, Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs
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November 2021
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In this book, I have discussed how Japanese business can manage global regulatory risks in the areas including: sanctions; export control; AML/CFT; anti-bribery; anti-monopoly; data protection; cyber security; and SDGs/ESG. I have overviewed the regulatory trends of these compliance areas, including extra-territorial applications and diversification of laws and regulations.
SDGs / ESG Business and Legal Strategy
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Solo-author, Shojihomu
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May 2022
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In this book, I have discussed how Japanese business can pursue both the values of the society and the environment and its own corporate values under the era of “Stakeholder Capitalism”. I have proposed that business can analyze the dynamically evolving process of SDGs/ESG rules and use these rules proactively and strategically so that business can effectively address environmental and social agenda.
Legal Practice on Cyber Security
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Co-author and co-editor, Shojihomu
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January 2021
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I have co-authored this book with the support of cyber security experts. This book discusses how Japanese business can manage cyber security risks both from legal and technical perspectives. The book shows practical steps which companies can take before and after cyber incidents.
Human Rights Due Diligence in Practice
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Co-author, Kinzai Institute for Financial Affairs
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March, 2023
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In dialogues and collaboration with two other experts in international labor law and international human rights law, I authored how Japanese companies can manage with various human rights issues and the practical steps of human rights due diligence.
The topics include: migrant workers such as technical intern trainees; gender pay gap; increasing poverty through the pandemic; disputes related with climate change; facial recognition technology; development and corruption; geopolitical risks; supply chain due diligence; grievance mechanisms; and stakeholder engagement.
Addressing sanctions compliance challenges for companies in Japan
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World ECR No.97
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March 2021
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This was featured as one of the special articles in the March 2021 issue of World ECR, an international journal on economic sanctions and export control. The article analyzes the impact and challenges posed Japanese economic sanctions regulations and the U.S. OFAC regulations on Japanese companies. It provides insights into the current state of economic sanctions compliance in Japan, both within the government and among companies, and offers explanations on the future directions for compliance strategies.
New global norms on responsible AI beyond the EU
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International Bar Association
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January 11, 2024
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This article, published on the International Bar Association (IBA) website, analyzes the latest trends and impacts of rules related to "responsible AI," including the EU's AI regulations, G7 Hiroshima Process International Guiding Principles and Code of Conduct for Advanced AI Systems, and Japan's AI Guidelines. The article also provides insights for companies to enhance transparency and accountability, without impeding innovation, particularly in unpredictable regulatory landscapes.
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Business and Human Rights IV: How to Increase Corporate Value
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Asahi Newspaper Evening Edition
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July 2020
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Impact of AI and other technologies on human rights and legal response
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Business Law Journal, August 2020 Issue
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July 2020
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Legal Issues and Practices on Digital Platformers-Focusing on the Practical Impact of the Digital Platformer Transaction Transparency Law
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Corporate Law A2Z, August 2020 Issue
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July 2020
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Trends in SDGs / ESG-related Rule Formation and the Role of Lawyers
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Liberty and Justice, July 2020 Issue, Japanese Federation of Bar Associations
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July 2020
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Covid-19: digital contact tracing raises both hopes and concerns
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International Bar Association News
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June 2020
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Trends in laws and regulations related to SDGs / ESG risks and their management / disclosure practices-including the impact and response of the COVID-19 crisis on SDGs / ESG
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Shiryoban Shojihomu June 2020 issue
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June 2020
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Legal Response to Climate Change Risks
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New Business Law No.1172, Shojihomu
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May 2020
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Guidelines for strengthening grievance mechnism in Japanese companies: Engagement and Remedy Guidelines
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Co-author, Business Law Magazine, May 2020 issue
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May 2020
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Environmental Due Diligence: Based on Regulatory Trends on Responsible Busines Conduct and Supply Chain Due Diligence
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Environmental Management, May 2020 Issue
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April 2020
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Report "COVID-19 Impacts on Human Rights and Guidance on Japanese Business Responses"
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Co-author, Business and Human Rights Royers Network "COVID-19 & BHR Research Project"
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April 2020
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