Question from a reader:
I heard that the police have started using wearable cameras during stop-and-frisk encounters. However, the Supreme Court has ruled that filming private individuals constitutes a violation of portrait rights unless they are committing a crime or have recently committed one. What legal basis does the police have for filming in this context? Is it necessary to obtain
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I think it’s strange that in Japanese professional baseball, even after a contract expires, players do not become free agents and the team retains their rights. Is this legally acceptable? Isn’t it a disadvantageous situation for the players, and why hasn’t the players’ association raised any concerns?
Question from a reader:
I have heard that in Japan, if a bystander restrains a perpetrator during a random stabbing incident and injures them, they could be charged with assault. Is this true?
Recently, random stabbing incidents have been occurring frequently in Japan. Among these, I have heard that when ordinary citizens attempt
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I am currently studying for a real estate qualification. I have a question regarding the explanation of answers in commercially available past exam questions, and I would like your help. In Question A, it states that a special provision stating “the lease agreement terminates upon the death of the lessor” is invalid in a fixed-term building lease
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The local gas company visited and suggested changing my propane contract. I am currently under contract with Saisan, but the visiting company offered a basic fee of 1980 yen (tax included) and 407 yen (tax included) for 10㎥. This is clearly much cheaper than Saisan, but my husband is refusing to change. I looked into whether there
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I have a question about corporate law. Could you explain the legal effect of a provision in the articles of incorporation that limits the qualifications for a proxy of voting rights to shareholders? Also, I would like to know what basis there is for criticizing that precedent. Thank you!
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I am a 19-year-old male. I have a girlfriend, but her parents are very strict, and it’s causing problems. Despite being a university student, her curfew is 10 PM, and she can only use her phone until 9 PM. Furthermore, she is treated differently from her siblings and is not allowed to buy anything. She feels like
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When a car comes in without stopping at all while I am turning left, and I end up tailgating that car, will it be considered that the tailgating side is at fault? Is it less likely for the car that didn’t stop to be held responsible?
Question from a reader:
If I call a TV station to complain, is there a possibility of being tracked down? For example, what would happen if I yelled at TV Asahi, “Why do you end it at such a good part!” when “Doraemon” ends on a high note?
Question from a reader:
Please tell me about inheritance. In a family structure consisting of a father, mother, and two children, when the mother first passes away, I believe the inheritance would be divided with the father receiving 1/2 and the children receiving 1/2 (1/4 each since there are two children). Then, when the father passes away, will all the inheritance
