Legal Q&A

Must small and medium-sized enterprises also respond to ESG issues?

We are a company running a small or medium-sized manufacturing business. Recently, a large corporate client requested that we submit ESG-related materials. They say they will review matters such as environmental management, the working environment, and internal ethical standards, but since we have never separately organized these areas, it is a bewildering situation. I would like to know whether failing to properly respond to ESG issues could affect our transactions or contracts, and whether small and medium-sized enterprises also need to prepare separately.

Should I get a consultation with an environmental attorney? They say an inspection is coming regarding a wastewater issue.

We are a corporation running a manufacturing business. Recently, we received notice from the competent authority that an inspection regarding wastewater discharge is scheduled. We have always managed our environment-related documents, but suddenly hearing about an inspection makes me worried about whether there might be any problematic area. It is difficult to judge whether this is a situation that requires obtaining a consultation with an environmental attorney in advance.

How much do the costs of criminal litigation come to? I have an investigation coming up, and I would also like to know in what order I should respond.

I received a call from the police and have to undergo an investigation, but I have no idea at all how much the costs of criminal litigation come to. Since this is my first time experiencing this, I am also unsure whether I absolutely must retain a lawyer, and I would like to know whether there is a big difference in cost between a case that ends at the investigation stage and one that goes to trial. I would also like to know in what order I should prepare before the investigation and what responses I absolutely must make at this stage.

If I reach a settlement in a fraud case, can I avoid punishment?

I have been charged with fraud due to a monetary matter with an acquaintance. A police investigation is scheduled, and while considering how to respond, I am thinking of pursuing a settlement in the fraud case. However, I am curious whether simply returning the money is sufficient, or whether there are separate factors I must pay attention to during the settlement process. I would like to know what points I should consider when pursuing a settlement in a fraud case.

In what cases does detention for a sex crime occur?

I have been reported in an indecent act by compulsion case, and since this is my first time in such a situation, I was truly very frightened. So when I searched around on the internet, it said I could be detained. In what cases does detention for a sex crime occur? And please also tell me the level of punishment for an indecent act by compulsion. Thank you.

I have become involved in a kindergarten child abuse case. I am curious about how to respond.

Hello. I am a teacher working at a kindergarten in a provincial area. A child in my class was running and playing, bumped into the corner of a desk, and got a bruise.. Of course, it is true that it was wrong of me to look away. However, the child's mother reported me, claiming that I had abused the child.. I really feel this is unfair.. I am curious about how to respond when involved in a kindergarten child abuse case.

I am curious about the effect of a stalking warning letter.

For about two weeks, I have been suffering from stalking by a store customer who has continuously contacted and approached me, so I filed a report with the police. Since then, a stalking warning letter has been sent, and I am curious about exactly what significance the effect of this stalking warning letter has. I would also like to know whether it can actually stop the other party's behavior, or whether I need to separately take additional measures.

Will a soldier's drunk driving lead to unfitness for active duty?

Hello. I am a soldier in my twenties. When I was on leave, I had a can of beer in front of my house and then drove my car to pick up my girlfriend.. Honestly, since it was a short distance and I had not drunk much, I thought it would be fine, but I was caught by the police.. Will a soldier's drunk driving lead to unfitness for active duty?

I contacted an acquaintance to repay the money I borrowed, but they moved abroad and I cannot reach them. Should I make a repayment deposit?

Hello. A few months ago, I borrowed money from an acquaintance, and recently I received word that they are moving abroad. Since then, I have tried to contact them several times to repay the borrowed money, but currently I cannot reach them. As in this case, where the creditor cannot be reached and has already emigrated, I am curious about whether I should consider a method of performing the obligation through a repayment deposit.