Articles by Aoi Watanabe

Housing Law

Vietnam revokes dozens of outdated decrees

Vietnam decrees were revoked as the government annulled 18 decrees and six articles, effective Dec 1, 2026, under Decree No.…

October 22, 2026

Court Filings

France Targets Artificial Social Media Campaigns

France targets artificial social media campaigns to counter manipulation of public opinion through astroturfing techniques.

October 14, 2026

Employment Disputes

Court rules on mistaken gambling payout

Court rules on mistaken €100,000 gambling payout, operator seeks recovery of credit made in error.

October 12, 2026

Small Claims

Paris court weighs mental health in subway assault case

A Paris court examines mental health defenses in a subway assault case involving a 64-year-old man with long-standing psychotic disorders…

October 10, 2026

Housing Law

Endhó Dam Turns Into Toxic Reservoir in Mexico

The Endhó Dam in Mexico turned into a toxic reservoir due to wastewater from Mexico City, affecting thousands of residents.

October 3, 2026

Consumer Rights

California passes modest EV charger reforms

California approves modest EV charger reforms in 2024 to cut costs, speed up installations, and boost access in underserved areas…

October 1, 2026

Small Claims

LA Palm Tree Ban Debate Over Water, Shade, and Practicality

Los Angeles debates a palm tree ban amid concerns over water usage, shade, and practicality, with a local campaign questioning…

September 28, 2026

Small Claims

Court questions standing in Illinois captive audience ban challenge

Illinois’s 2024 ban on workplace captive audience meetings faces legal scrutiny as the Seventh Circuit weighs whether plaintiffs have standing…

September 19, 2026

Small Claims

Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly Curbed by U.S. Court Ruling

U.S. court curbs Google's ad tech monopoly with behavioral remedies, rejecting divestiture calls to foster market competition.

September 17, 2026

Housing Law

MMP Majority Formed Without Winning Most Votes

Understanding how an MMP majority is built in New Zealand requires more than counting the votes that each party receives.…

September 5, 2026