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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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UK Modern Slavery Act as Game Changer -Challenges for Ethics of Japanese Companies)
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Business Ethics No.93
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January 2019
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Commentary to JFBA's ESG Guidance Legal Practice and Non-Financial Information Disclosure in the SDGs Age
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Shoji-Homu (Commercial Law Review) No.2146 and No. 2147
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November 2018
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Japan's Public Procurement from the Viewpoint of Business and Human Rights
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Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) Forum Report, CSO Network Japan
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November 2018
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Global Regulatory Trends on Business and Human Rights and the Impact on Labor Law Practice
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Quarterly Labor Law Review, Fall 2018 Issue
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October 2018
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Challenges and Possibilities for Responsible Supply Chain Practice from the Viewpoint of Lawyers
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Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee / ILO Joint 2nd Sustainability Forum Report
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October 2018
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Evaluation, Management, and Disclosure of ESG Risks from the Viewpoint of Regulation
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Disclosure & IR Magazine August 2018 Issue (vol.6)
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August 2018
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Special Report at ILO Seminar on Labour Dimension of Corporate Social Responsibility
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Work & Life (World Labor) 2018 Issue 3, The Japan Association for Advancement of ILO Activities
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August 2018
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Strategic Legal Departments in an Age of SDGs and ESG
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Business Law Magazine, July 2018 Issue
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May 2018
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Supply Chain Governance for Quality Control and Prevention of Misconducts
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Corporate Law A2Z Magazine, June 2018 Issue
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May 2018
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Dialogues between Companies and Investors for Strengthening Anti-Corruption Initiatives
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New Business Law No.1119, Shojihomu
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April 2018
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