Thinking about the latest cases: Basics and practices of “business and human rights” that you can’t hear about now Part 3
2023/10/17
Thinking about the latest cases: Basics and practices of “business and human rights” that you can’t hear about now Part 1
2023/10/17
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Since the Japanese government formulated guidelines in September 2022, many Japanese companies have been working on creating human rights policies and implementing human rights due diligence.Most recently, from July to August of this year, a United Nations working group visited Japan and conducted a survey on the status of Japanese companies' efforts regarding "business and human rights," and as a result, the framework of "business and human rights" has become more and more popular. is attracting attention.Nowadays, initiatives related to "business and human rights" are not only essential for companies to fulfill their responsibility to respect human rights, but also cannot be avoided from the perspective of various management risks. .
This time, after giving an overview of the basic rules regarding "business and human rights," we will take a look at the latest cases and discuss what steps to take and what steps to take from the perspective of a company in charge of implementing initiatives. We will explain practical measures such as this in a total of 3 videos.The second session will be a practical edition, where we will explain things like building systems and formulating human rights policies.
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Since the Japanese government formulated guidelines in September 2022, many Japanese companies have been working on creating human rights policies and implementing human rights due diligence.Most recently, from July to August of this year, a United Nations working group visited Japan and conducted a survey on the status of Japanese companies' efforts regarding "business and human rights," and as a result, the framework of "business and human rights" has become more and more popular. is attracting attention.Nowadays, initiatives related to "business and human rights" are not only essential for companies to fulfill their responsibility to respect human rights, but also cannot be avoided from the perspective of various management risks. .
This time, after giving an overview of the basic rules regarding "business and human rights," we will take a look at the latest cases and discuss what steps to take and what steps to take from the perspective of a company in charge of implementing initiatives. We will explain practical measures such as this in a total of 3 videos.The second session will be a practical edition, where we will explain things like building systems and formulating human rights policies.
OH-EBASHI LPC & PARTNERS
Associate Akiko Ishida Attorney
Our main areas of practice are crisis management and compliance centered on "business and human rights," and dispute resolution centered on litigation. Major accomplishments related to "Business and Human Rights" include the creation and review of human rights policies, support for human rights due diligence in the manufacturing industry, infrastructure, financial institutions, etc., support for suppliers in supplier surveys, implementation of human rights DD in M&A, Support for compliance with the UK Modern Slavery Act, etc.
2012
Graduated from Doshisha University Faculty of Law
2013
Dropped out of Kyoto University Law School after passing the preliminary exam and bar exam.
2021
Graduated from Duke University School of Law (LL.M.) Participated in the International Human Rights Clinic
2022
Passed the New York State Bar Exam
October-November 2022
Works at Jenner & Block (LA Office)
March 2022-May 9
Worked at Zuber Lawler (LA Office)
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Oh-Ebashi Law Office was established in 1981 under the spirit of "creating a good office" for people, society and the times.The name comes from the Oe Bridge, which is a national important cultural property that spans the Dojima River sandbank in Osaka. The Shanghai office was opened in 1995, the Tokyo office in 2002, and the Nagoya office in 2015. Currently, the Tokyo office and the Osaka office have grown to the same size, and the total number of lawyers is about 150 (foreign law office). (including solicitors) has become a comprehensive law firm.For about 40 years, we have been a comprehensive law firm that provides superior legal services to our clients in various fields.We will earnestly face what we should do in the midst of all the changes of the times, and we will continue to work tirelessly to be the best partner for our clients.
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