Legal Q&A

What is the difference between the Serious Accidents Punishment Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

Hello. I am the head of a business that I operate. It is true that, since the Serious Accidents Punishment Act came into force, it has been somewhat burdensome from a business owner's perspective. Could I possibly find out the reason why this Serious Accidents Punishment Act was enacted? And I am also curious about how it differs from the previously enforced Occupational Safety and Health Act.

I have an inquiry about SME legal advisory. Please tell me how to sell advantageously in an M&A.

Hello. I am a business owner who has been running a business. This time, I have decided to sell my company. Is there a way to make the sale advantageous during the M&A process? It is a company I ran diligently, and it has some patented technology of its own, so I want to get as good a price as possible.. Would it help if I received SME legal advisory?

Is the level of punishment heavier for a military personnel traffic accident?

As the title says, is the level of punishment stronger for a military personnel traffic accident than for an ordinary traffic accident? Currently, I am an officer.. I cannot describe the case in detail for fear of being identified.. but it is true that the traffic accident occurred due to my negligence. It was truly a mistake.... Before this case, I had no traffic accident record whatsoever. Could such factors be taken into consideration somewhat?... If it is a military personnel traffic accident.. should I request help from a military specialist attorney? I would appreciate an answer.

What can be used as evidence of school violence?

I am a middle school student, and these days I am suffering verbal abuse and ostracism at school. Sometimes they hide or break my belongings, so I am under a great deal of stress. I told my teacher, but not much has changed. What evidence do I need to gather in order to report school violence? Besides recordings and KakaoTalk, is there anything else that can be used as evidence of school violence? Please answer!

Copyright attorney, what can be protected as a design?

Hello. I have a logo and a character that I designed myself, and I would like to prevent someone from using them without authorization. I would like to know what conditions are required to be recognized as a design and whether registration is mandatory. I would be very grateful if a copyright attorney or an expert who is well versed in copyright could give me a quick answer!

Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act: what are the standards for an occupational accident?

Hello. I am an owner running a factory. A little while ago, an employee was injured on the way to work and is demanding compensation for the industrial accident. They argue that, under the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act, the employer must compensate for this. May I ask what the standards for an occupational accident are under the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act? I am curious whether an accident that occurred outside the company is also recognized as an industrial accident.

Punishment for copyright infringement: how is it carried out?

Hello. Not long ago, after receiving a tip from an acquaintance, I learned that someone was using my drawing without authorization to make and sell products. It turns out the misappropriation had been going on for quite some time. I want to file a criminal complaint against this person for copyright infringement. The problem is that I have not yet registered the drawing for copyright. Is it correct that a drawing I created also holds copyright? If I file a complaint, what are the standards for punishment for copyright infringement?

Customs attorney, what procedures must be followed when importing medical devices?

I have a need to bring in medical devices from abroad, so I am looking into the relevant procedures. I heard that importing medical devices is different from importing ordinary products. I have little sense of where and how to start preparing. I would be truly grateful if a customs attorney well versed in this field could provide points to consider or specific advice.

I am in a situation of unpaid wages... it has been several months.

Recently, I have experienced unpaid wages and have not received several months' salary. If it were a small amount unpaid, I would have let it go... but it is quite a large sum and it is infuriating, so I definitely want to collect it. Looking into it, I am told to file a lawsuit for unpaid wages, but since I know nothing, I feel lost. Attorney specializing in civil litigation, if I retain a lawyer, will I be able to get it back?