April

“The Legal Issues and the Court Cases Both in Japan and Abroad Regarding Social Networking Service (SNS)” authored by Akiko Fujita appeared in “Houritsu Jitsumu Kenkyu” the 27th issue (Tokyo Bar Association, April 2012).

MITSUMORI Satoru assumed the vice president of Daini Tokyo Bar Association.

HARASHIMA Mayu, who has worked as an assistant judge for 3 years and 3months, has joined our firm as an associate under the Act on Treatment of Work Experience for Assistant Judges and Public Prosecutors Temporary Practicing as Attorneys.

March

FUJITA Akiko hosted the symposium of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Intellectual Property Section of Tokyo Bar Association, titled “Searching More Proper Way to Solve Patent Conflicts”.

“Design Law Commentary Second Edition” co-authored by Fujita Akiko was published by LexisNexis Japan.

“JT Milk Products Case; the President Was Sued For Compensation By the Employees Alleging His Negligence Caused the Liquidation Triggered By the Food Poisoning Against the Prohibition Of Reusing Milk/ Mainly About Director’s Responsibility To Develop the Internal Governance System (Kanazawa High Ct. May 18, 2005, p130 The Hanrei Jiho 1898)” authored by MATSUI Masanori appeared in “Director’s Responsibility in Corporate Misconduct Cases 〔Bessatsu Kinyu Shoji Hanrei〕”.

January

“Feature Psychiatric Examination: The Case In Which the Accused Was Once Exempted From Prosecution Because of Insanity, But Finally Was Prosecuted After the Motion Under Act on Medical Care and Treatment for Persons Who Have Caused Serious Cases Under the Condition of Insanity Dismissed And the Court Recognized the Accused Had Diminished Capacity” authored by IGETA Daisuke appeared in “Quarterly Keiji-Bengo No.69”.

KOHARA Satoru has been promoted to a partner of Asahi Law Offices, effective January 1, 2012.

December

With deep regret, Asahi Law Offices announces the passing of its counsel, NAKAJIMA Toshijirou on December 13, 2011. He entered Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1948 and served as ambassador to Singapore, Australia, China and other countries. He was appointed as the Justice of Supreme Court of Japan in 1990 and was in charge of several important judgments. After his retirement, he was certificated as an attorney and joined Asahi Law Offices as a counsel. Meanwhile he worked in a number of important governmental and non-governmental positions, including the special counsel of the Imperial Household Agency.

November

“Practice of Compensation for Nuclear Damages” co-authored by YAMAMOTO Yosuke was published by Minjiho Kenkyukai.

October

“Judicial Reform Watching-Watch the Trend of Lay Judge System-‘Treasure Every Encounter’ and ‘Persuasive Power’” a paper written by IGETA Daisuke was published in “The Hogaku Seminar, November”.

“Opinion About ‘Interim Issues Arrangement Regarding Revision of Civil Code (Law of Obligation)’”summarized by “Revision of Law of Obligation Study Group” in Keizai Horei Kenkyukai, KAMEI Youichi represents, was published in “Banking Affairs 21, October 2011”, Keizai Horei Kenkyukai.

September

“Judicial Reform Watching-Watch the Trend of Lay Judge System-Examination of Evidences in Lay Judge System” a paper written by MIYAMURA Keita was published in “The Hogaku Seminar, October”.

August

“The Current Situation of Lay Judge System and the Agenda of Criminal Judicial Reform” a paper written by MIYAMURA Keita was published in “Liberty and Justice Vol.62 August”.

July

"Legal Affairs and Tax Practices for a Subsidiary's Management" a book co-authored with TACT consulting, by YAMAGISHI, Kazuhiko, UWATOKO, Ryuji, KANEKO, Noriyasu, KAMEI, Youichi, ARAMAKI, Keiji, OKAMOTO, Masaru, KOHARA, Satoru, and SHIMAMURA, Nao was published by Chuokeizai-sha, Inc.

KANEKO, Noriyasu, became the chairperson of the Conference of the Bar Associations in Tokyo for Whistleblower Protection.

KANEKO, Noriyasu, became a part time instructor at Waseda Law School, in charge of classes of “Corporate Governance.”

June

KAMEI, Youichi lectured on "Efforts for Compliance in Banking Offices" in "The Middle Manager Training Courses" held by Regional Banks Association of Japan on June 23.

KAMEI, Youichi gave a lecture in the Business Law Course of Hitotsubashi University Law School on June 7.

"The Validity of a Claim for Damages for the Breach of Obligation to Give Notice Stipulated in Estate Owner's Written Approval", a paper written by KAMEI, Yoichi was published in "Banking Legal Affairs21 in June 2011" by Economic Legal Institute.

"The Requirement for the Deposit and Practical Points to Keep in Mind" a paper written by KAMEI, Yoichi was published in “Banking Affairs in July 2011” by Banking Education.

May

"The Forefront of Practice �@Discovery in the Trial under the Lay Judge System" a paper written by MIYAMURA, Keita was published in "Law School Studies No.17 in May 2011".

"The Advocacy Work for the Interfamilial Murder" a paper written by MIYAMURA, Keita was published in "Juristic Seminar in May 2011".

April

KAMEI, Youichi, acted as a host in the discussion meeting on "The Amendment of Law of Obligations in Perspective of Credit Management". The record of this (Vol.2) was published in "Banking Legal Affairs 21 in the April 2011" by Economic Legal Research Institute.

KAMEI, Youichi, assumed a part time teacher at Chuo Law School.

March

KAMEI, Youichi "the Prospect of Trust Legislation" a book co-written by KAMEI Yoichi was published by Nippon Hyoronsha. Co., Ltd.

KAMEI, Yoichi, acted as a host in the discussion meeting on "The Amendment of Law of Obligations in Perspective of Credit Management". The record of this(Vol.1) was published in "Banking Legal Affairs 21 in the March 2011" by Economic Legal Research Institute.

FUJITA, Akiko, "No complaint, No return Special Contract and Warranty on the Internet Auction", a paper written by FUJITA Akiko was published in "Research on the practice of LAW No.26" by Tokyo Bar Association.

FUJITA, Akiko, "The Cases of Infringement of Copyright in Online Virtual Society and Judicial Remedies" a paper written by FUJITA Akiko was published in "Research on the Practice of LAW No.26" by Tokyo Bar Association.

February

YAMAGISHI, Kazuhiko, "The Frontier of EU Law/Investigation of Authorities and Application of Client-Attorney Privilege-Akzo Nobel's case-"a paper written by YAMAGISHI Kazuhiko was published in "Trade and Tariffs in February 2011" by Japan Tariff Association.

January

"Knowledge of Architecture for Dispute Resolution concerning Defective Houses,"a book co-written by UWATOKO, Ryuji was published by Gyosei Corporation.

YAMAGISHI, Kazuhiko, lectured about "The Prohibition of Bribery Toward Foreign Public Officers in International Business Transactions From the Point of View of Treaties, Japanese Law, and U.S Law" in the special workshop by Japan Federation of Bar Associations "The Compliance Requires for Lawyers in Internationalization" on January 18, 2011.

SHIOTA, Daisuke and OKAMOTO, Masaru have been promoted to partners of Asahi Law Offices, effective January 1, 2011.

December

KANEKO, Noriyasu, had a lecture about major legal topics in business succession at Daini Tokyo Bar Association on December 2, 2010.

October

NIWAYAMA, Shoichiro, had a lecture entitled “the future of license business”in Public Law Practice Association's general meeting.

NIWAYAMA, Shoichiro, was appointed as the exclusive director of Japan Law Foundation.

YAMAGISI, Kazuhiko, had a lecture entitled “EU competition law -from the basis to current movement” at Japan Pharmaceutical Industry Legal Affairs Association on October 25,2010.

September

FUJITA, Akiko, did the reporter on behalf of Tokyo Bar Association about “No complaint, No return special contract and warranty against defects on the internet”. The detail will appear in “Research on the practice of LAW” after wards.

August

UWATOKO, Ryuji, KANEKO, Noriyasu, SHIOTA, Daisuke, OKAMOTO, Masaru, KOHARA, Satoru, YAMAZAKI, Jun, “Legal Affairs Relating to Business Succession” a book co-written by UWATOKO, Ryuji, attorney, KANEKO, Noriyasu, attorney, SHIOTA, Daisuke, attorney, OKAMOTO, Masaru, attorney, KOHARA, Satoru, attorney and YAMAZAKI, Jun, attorney, was published by Economic Legal Research Institute.

SHIMAMURA, Nao will lecture at “the workshop about the revision of the law of obligation(vol.2)” by Daini Tokyo Bar Association, which will be held on September 14,2010.

KAMEI, Yoichi “Dictionary of Legal Terms on Finance” a book co-edited by KAMEI, Yoichi, attorney, was published by Economic Legal Research Institute.

July

IGETA, Daisuke “Practice and Forms for Administrative Approval and License Procedures and Dispute Resolution,” a book co-written by IGETA, Daisuke, attorney, was published by Minjihokenkyukai. Co., Ltd.

KAMEI, Yoichi lectured about “the practice of compliance in a business office” in “the lecture for managerial posts in a business office”hosted by Regional Banks Association of JAPAN on July 7,2010.

KAMEI, Yoichi had a lecture in the business law course in the law school of Hitotsubashi University on July 9,2010.

June

FUJITA, Akiko The “Intellectual Property Law Practice Book” (3rd ed.), a book co-written by FUJITA, Akiko, attorney, was published by Hogakushoin Publishing Co., Ltd.
KAMEI, Yoichi “Banking and Finance for New Offices,” a book co-written by KAMEI, Yoichi, attorney, was published by the Economic Legal Research Institute.
MATSUI, Masanori “Order to Submit Documents - the Actual Situation and Related Issues,” an article written by MATSUI, Masanori, attorney, was published in “Hanrei Times 1321 6/15/2010” by HANREI TIMES Co., Ltd.
FUJITA, Akiko, attorney, lectured on “The Use of Trademarks in Cyberspace” at the 15th lawyers training seminar for Spring 2010, “Legal issues related to new internet businesses,” on the 2nd floor of Cleo Hall at Bengoshi Kaikan from 18:00 on July 9, 2010.

May

YAMAGISHI, Kazuhiko “EU Competition Law Starting from 1,” the first installment of a serial written by YAMAGISHI, Kazuhiko, attorney was published in “Business Homu, July 2010 issue” by CHUOKEIZAI-SHA, Inc.
SHIMAMURA, Nao “Checking the contents of the new and amended laws related to personnel and labor affairs,” an article written by SHIMAMURA, Nao, attorney, was published in the “Kigyo Jitsumu, No. 676, June issue” by NIPPON JITSUGYO PUBLISHING. NIWAYAMA, Shoichiro, attorney, was appointed as a standing director of the Japan Law Foundation.
FUJITA, Akiko “Activities of a Procedural Attorney,” a prefatory note written by FUJITA, Akiko, attorney, was published in “Benrishi Jyuken Shinpo (“Preparations for the patent attorney examination”) 2010, No. 64” by Hogakushoin Publishing Co., Ltd. MIYAMURA, Keita, attorney, presided as MC at “Handling the interview before indictment: Guidance for criminal lawyers,” a round-table discussion sponsored by a working group involved in Nichibenren criminal cases and media coverage. The contents of the discussion are published in “Jiyu to Seigi (Freedom and Justice), vol. 61, May issue.”

April

KAMEI, Yoichi “Two orders issued by the third petty bench of the Supreme Court of March 16, 2010 that ruled the existing amount at the beginning be applied by each obligation and denied the creditors’ rights to designate obligations to be performed,” an article written by KAMEI, Yoichi, attorney, was published in “NBL, April 15, 2010 issue” by Kabushiki Kaisha Shoji Homu.
KAMEI, Yoichi “Legal Accountability of Corporate Officers, and Corporate Governance,” a book co-written by KAMEI, Yoichi, attorney, was published by DOBUNKAN SHUPPAN CO., LTD.
MIYAMURA, Keita “Changing criminal trials ? Defense activities in the citizen judge system (24th): Points to keep in mind on the process of pretrial conference procedures,” an article written by MIYAMURA, Keita, attorney, was published in “Jiyu to Seigi (Freedom and Justice), vol. 61, April issue.” MATSUI, Masanori, attorney, joined Asahi Law Offices as associate. MATSUI, Masanori, attorney, worked as an assistant judge for approximately three and a half years. He will be working as an attorney at Asahi Law Offices under a system entitled “Work Experience for Assistant Judges and Public Prosecutors Temporarily Practicing as Attorneys.”
MIYAMURA, Keita, attorney, took up a concurrent post as a part-time lecturer at Waseda Law School.