Legal Q&A

It seems I have to pay settlement money for a sex crime. Do I necessarily have to entrust the settlement representation to an attorney?

A little while ago, I met a woman I liked and we drank together, and I did engage in some physical contact. But the next day, she contacted me saying she would report me for sexual molestation and demanding settlement money for a sex crime. At the time, she clearly said nothing in particular and did not seem displeased, so I was flustered when she came at me like this. She is demanding settlement money for a sex crime, so do I necessarily have to retain an attorney and entrust the settlement representation to them?

I am preparing a lawsuit against the spouse's affair partner; is a lawsuit possible even without knowing the affair partner's name?

Hello. A little while ago, I found out that my husband is having an affair with a coworker. I am hesitant about divorcing my husband because our child is still young, so for now I intend to file a lawsuit against the female affair partner. I do not know the female affair partner's name. I do know that she works at the same place as my husband. Is a lawsuit against the spouse's affair partner possible even in such a case? And I am also curious whether I can file such a lawsuit even without divorcing my husband.

Can I receive a suspension of indictment in a drug case?

I was caught as a first time drug offender and have to undergo a police investigation because of this. Some time ago, I went to a club with a friend, and while drunk I think I smoked what seemed to be a cigarette, but it turned out that it was a drug. Since I was drunk, I did not even know it was a drug. Honestly, I cannot remember well, and I am going crazy from the injustice. If I am a first time drug offender, can I receive a suspension of indictment? Please respond.

A lawsuit claiming damages: is it possible even without an attorney?

I want to file a lawsuit claiming damages, but I have heard that it is difficult to prepare on my own. Not long ago, I was in a traffic accident, and I have been continuing to go to the hospital. I now have aftereffects, and the pain is so severe even when I simply sit still that I have even quit my job. I am in physical pain and unable to earn money, yet the settlement offer is so small that I am dumbfounded. I want to file a lawsuit claiming damages against the other party, but can I prepare it on my own without an attorney?

Is there a corporate attorney available? I am curious about what corporate due diligence is.

Hello, corporate attorney. These days I often hear the term corporate due diligence in connection with corporate acquisitions or investments, but I am confused about exactly what corporate due diligence is. What points are checked during the process of conducting corporate due diligence? And when carrying out a merger or acquisition, must every company necessarily conduct due diligence? I would be grateful for your answer!

Are there points to be careful about when carrying out mergers and acquisitions?

Are there points to be careful about when carrying out mergers and acquisitions? We received a merger and acquisition offer from a company that everyone in our industry would recognize by name alone. Even when I ask other business owners in the same industry, they say it is not a losing deal, but I am a little afraid. If there are any points to be careful about or anything like that, please let me know.. I look forward to a prompt reply!

What procedures must be gone through to carry out a company division?

I am curious about what the specific procedure for a company division is. I am trying to separate a business division from the company I run. After the division, what happens to the divided parts? And I am curious about what preparation is needed and what legal procedures must be followed. I am also curious about what advantages there are in dividing a company. It would be good if you could tell me specifically.

I am trying to sell my company, and I need help.

I am considering the sale of my company, but it is difficult to handle alone. What should I prepare first in order to proceed with the sale? And if there are legally necessary procedures or points to note, please let me know. Since it is my first time selling a company, I have many concerns. Please give me advice so that I can proceed without mistakes during the sale process…

What happens to shares in a company merger?

I am curious how existing shares are handled when a company merger proceeds. I wonder how shares are allocated to shareholders after the merger, and whether it is done through a share exchange or a cash payment. In particular, how is the value of the shares calculated after the merger? It is urgent, so I would appreciate a prompt reply.