Japanese Corporate Law: Important Cases in 2007/2008

Abstract

I.   Introduction
II.   The Decline of Shareholding Rate Caused by the Issuance of New Shares and the Standing of Shareholders Concerning the Appointing Inspectors
III.   A Shareholder’s Application to Inspect Books and the Relevance of the Parent Corporation’s Business
IV.   Statutes of Limitations Applying to Claims for Damages against Directors
V.   Karôshiand the Liability of Representative Directors
VI.   Conclusion and Recent Developments in Japanese Company Law Practice

The article analyses four recent decisions in the area of Japanese corporate law.