HeyJaredThe NO&T Podcast - EN
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.
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Episode 17: Third-Party Committees – 'own goal' no. 1 (opens the original)
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Scrutiny from regulators outside Japan: Challenges for Japanese companies Japanese companies often establish a Third-Party Committee ( TPC ) to investigate allegations of misconduct in Japan. The TPC comprises at least three members who are independent from the company. The TPC's investigation report is made public at the end of the process. The TPC investigation creates regulatory and litigation exposure outside Japan because the company's communications with the TPC and the TPC's investigation
Episode 16: No legal privilege in Japan (opens the original)
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Scrutiny from regulators outside Japan: Challenges for Japanese companies The Japanese legal system does not have a system of legal professional privilege that operates in the same way as in common law jurisdictions. Many Japanese companies and their counsel are unaware of how to maintain privilege protections in the context of overseas litigation and regulatory investigations. As a result, Japanese companies will sometimes make decisions or take actions that inadvertently waive privilege, there
Episode 15: Disregarding new information because the decision has already been made (opens the original)
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Scrutiny from regulators outside Japan: Challenges for Japanese companies Japanese companies prefer to act in accordance with established practice and previous decisions. This can make it difficult to revisit a decision once made, even if new, relevant information becomes available. Conservatism and inflexibility in decision-making can create issues when a company is exposed to regulatory scrutiny or litigation outside Japan. What risks arise for Japanese companies operating outside Japan if the
Episode 14: Lying and obstruction in investigative interviews (opens the original)
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Scrutiny from regulators outside Japan: Challenges for Japanese companies While lying in investigative interviews is common across cultures, its frequency and persistence in Japanese companies can complicate, unnecessarily delay or even obstruct regulatory investigations. This kind of conduct also heightens the risk that efforts to build rapport and trust with the regulator will be undermined leading to more severe sanctions on the company. Why does dissembling seem pervasive during investigativ
Episode 13: Paralysis in the face of 'difficult' decisions (opens the original)
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Scrutiny from regulators outside Japan: Challenges for Japanese companies Japanese companies can find it difficult to make and implement decisions that represent significant departures from past practices — even when those practices are unlawful or no longer viable. Why do Japanese companies hesitate to make decisions that break from precedent, even when maintaining the status quo would harm the company? Speakers: John Lane , Hironobu Tsukamoto , Anup Bharadwaj You can find the sli
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