Exploring the Legal Interpretation of Consent in Homicide Laws and Its Relationship with Murder Charges
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Exploring the Legal Interpretation of Consent in Homicide Laws and Its Relationship with Murder Charges

Question from a reader:
Is assisted suicide a lesser form of murder?

Is Assisted Suicide a Lesser Form of Murder? A Legal Perspective

Hello everyone. Recently, there has been an increase in discussions about legal topics, and we have been hearing the term “assisted suicide” more often. Today, I would like to think together about the difficult theme of whether “assisted suicide”

Company Funeral Support and Legal Responsibilities in the Event of an Employee's Death Due to an Accident on a Day Off
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Company Funeral Support and Legal Responsibilities in the Event of an Employee’s Death Due to an Accident on a Day Off

Question from a reader:
If a regular employee of my company dies in an accident while driving their private car on a holiday, will the company provide any support for the funeral? For example, will they send someone to help at the funeral home?

Considering Holiday Accidents and Company Support

It is a very sad event when someone dies in an

Impact of Traveling Abroad During Bankruptcy Proceedings: Key Considerations and Exemptions
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Impact of Traveling Abroad During Bankruptcy Proceedings: Key Considerations and Exemptions

Question from a reader:
I saw information that the leader of the “Party for Everyone to Create Together,” who received a decision to start bankruptcy proceedings from the Tokyo District Court, traveled to Jeju Island without the court’s permission. It is said that Article 37, Paragraph 1 of the Bankruptcy Act does not have any penal provisions, but if the party

Legal Basis and Privacy Rights of Wearable Cameras in Police Questioning
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Legal Basis and Privacy Rights of Wearable Cameras in Police Questioning

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

Legal Issues of Player Contracts and Free Agency in Japanese Professional Baseball: The Role of the Players' Association
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Legal Issues of Player Contracts and Free Agency in Japanese Professional Baseball: The Role of the Players’ Association

Question from a reader:
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?

The Issue of Player Contracts and Free Agency in Japanese

Understanding Self-Defense and Assault Charges in Random Stabbing Incidents
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Understanding Self-Defense and Assault Charges in Random Stabbing Incidents

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?

The Relationship Between Random Stabbing Incidents and Assault Charges

Recently, random stabbing incidents have been occurring frequently in Japan. Among these, I have heard that when ordinary citizens attempt

Understanding Real Estate Qualification Exam Clauses: Key Differences Between Landlords and Tenants
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Understanding Real Estate Qualification Exam Clauses: Key Differences Between Landlords and Tenants

Question from a reader:
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

Comprehensive Guide to the Benefits and Risks of Changing Your Local Gas Contract
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Comprehensive Guide to the Benefits and Risks of Changing Your Local Gas Contract

Question from a reader:
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

Understanding the Effectiveness of Articles of Incorporation on Shareholder Voting Rights and Key Legal Critiques
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Understanding the Effectiveness of Articles of Incorporation on Shareholder Voting Rights and Key Legal Critiques

Question from a reader:
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!

On the Provisions of Articles of Incorporation Regarding Proxy

Understanding Coping Strategies for Overcoming Challenging Family Environments and Potential Legal Issues
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Understanding Coping Strategies for Overcoming Challenging Family Environments and Potential Legal Issues

Question from a reader:
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