Force Majeure v Frustration
Introduction From the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine to the “once in 500-year” weather events which seem t […]
COVID-19 Response at Medical Institutions: Reassignment of Medical Staff
Hypothetical Case A hospital is considering the following options as part of its preparation to accept COVID-1 […]
Beware of Time Differences
One of the advantages of travel between Australia and Japan is the lack of a significant time difference. Sure […]
Between palliative care and euthanasia
In the realm of terminal care, when a doctor performs palliative care to prevent a patient suffering pain, the […]
Corporate Misconduct in Japan
Reports of misconduct are rarely far from the news in Japan, yet no organisation wants to find itself in such […]
Australia’s Modern Slavery Act has come into force
A current topic of great interest in the international community is that of modern slavery. Following the lead […]
Can you sue a cheating spouse’s lover in Japan?
In Japan, it has been a long-standing legal principle that a person can be sued if they engage in a sexual rel […]
Fundamentals of Residual Disability Level Certification
It is a sad fact that no matter how careful we are, traffic accidents can and do occur. In this column I will […]
Terminal Care and Disconnection of Ventilators
Perhaps the title of this article startled you. Many readers may be thinking that this article will be about t […]
Considerations when rehiring an employee after their mandatory retirement age
A reconsideration following the Supreme Court’s decision in the Nagasawa Unyu case
Introduction Since my August 2015 column “Considerations when rehiring an employee after mandatory retir […]
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