Articles by Aoi Watanabe

Small Claims

Wealthy using law to silence critics

Wealthy individuals may use law to silence critics and protect reputations, one of the issues highlighted by recent cases.

November 13, 2026

Employment Disputes

A&O Shearman funds $1.1B AI plan via billable hours

A&O Shearman announced a $1.1 billion commitment to artificial intelligence over five years, planning to fund most of it through…

November 12, 2026

Consumer Rights

Latham Hires Five Energy Partners

Latham hires five energy partners to bolster its US project development and finance practice, including Jason Bennett from Baker Botts,…

November 3, 2026

Housing Law

Vietnam Tightens Greenhouse Gas Rules with New Decree

Vietnam tightens greenhouse gas regulations with new decree, amending and supplementing Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP for emission mitigation.

October 30, 2026

Small Claims

Vietnam amends customs procedures for border trade exports and imports

Vietnam has updated its customs procedures for border trade exports and imports with Circular 154/2026/TT-BTC, amending regulations to streamline trade…

October 26, 2026

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Vietnam revokes dozens of outdated decrees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