Legal Q&A

I am curious about the eligibility and procedure for applying for corporate rehabilitation.

Is there a separate eligibility to apply for corporate rehabilitation? I am also curious about the procedure. My company is struggling, so I have recently been looking into a rehabilitation application, but many things are so complicated.. I am worried because I hear that applying for corporate rehabilitation is more demanding than individual rehabilitation. It would be best to get help from a specialized attorney, right? I would be grateful if you could tell me the cost and procedure for applying for corporate rehabilitation.

Who is eligible to file for corporate bankruptcy?

Recently, management difficulties have worsened and many payments are overdue...it has reached the point where I have to consider even bankruptcy. So I am considering corporate bankruptcy; how does the corporate bankruptcy procedure proceed? It would probably be best to proceed with an attorney's help, right? If there are things I should prepare before meeting an attorney, please tell me.

What should I do if I am subjected to corporate litigation due to a product defect?

A consumer contacted us saying that he was injured while using our company's product and that he would file corporate litigation on the ground of product liability. Because we are a small company without a separate legal team or attorney, I am at a loss as to how to respond. In such a case, in what manner do we come to bear product liability? Approximately how much would the compensation amount be?

Corporate advisory attorney, is it possible to convert from a limited liability company to a stock company?

I am running my business as a limited liability company, but as it is gradually growing in size, I would like to convert it to a stock company. However, the legal procedure turned out to be longer and more complicated than I expected. If there is a corporate advisory attorney, I would like to receive advice and convert to a stock company. Could I learn about the procedure and method for converting to a stock company?

A management control dispute has arisen; how should I best respond?

We run a family-owned corporation, and a dispute has arisen regarding management control. However, we are not large enough to have an in-house legal team or an attorney, so I feel completely at a loss as to where and how to begin resolving this issue. I would like to receive advice so that the management control dispute can be lawfully resolved and concluded well.

What requirements must be met to carry out a layoff for managerial reasons?

Business operations have become so difficult that I am unavoidably in a situation where I must lay off employees for managerial reasons. However, some employees claim it is an unfair dismissal and say they will file an unfair dismissal lawsuit. I feel overwhelmed about how to deal with this legally. What requirements must be met to carry out a layoff for managerial reasons, and how can problems be prevented?

Franchise attorney, is there a risk if the headquarters unilaterally terminates a franchise agreement?

I am running a franchise business, and there are often cases in which some franchise stores do not sufficiently follow the headquarters' guidelines or direction. In such cases, there seems to be no alternative other than terminating the contract with the franchise store, but could franchise litigation arise even if the headquarters terminates the franchise agreement? I would like to know in detail from a franchise attorney about the legal risks regarding this issue.

What points should I consider when choosing the adult guardian system?

My mother has recently been showing symptoms of dementia and has been indiscriminately buying or selling things. I am worried that at this rate she might even dispose of the house. So, I am thinking of applying for the adult guardian system. Please give me a detailed explanation of the adult guardian system.

My ex-husband is not paying child support; what should I do?

At the time of the divorce, there was a court judgment ordering my husband to pay child support every month, but he has never once paid the child support. In such a case, what should I do to receive the child support? Even though quite some time has passed since the divorce, my husband does not pay, so I am in a financially difficult situation. If anyone knows, please reply.