Articles by Miho Okamoto

Consumer Rights

Law firms urged to professionalize YouTube thumbnails

For law firms, having a presence on YouTube can be a great way to reach potential clients who are searching…

November 9, 2026

Small Claims

Slater & Gordon posts strong recovery with record profits

Slater & Gordon reports record $46M after-tax profit in 2026, nearly doubling annual earnings and marking three years of growth.

November 7, 2026

Small Claims

NZ family violence system fails survivors

New Zealand family violence system fails survivors with fragmented responses and limited help, report finds.

November 5, 2026

Consumer Rights

Vietnam tightens financial oversight of lottery operations

Vietnam’s new decree tightens financial oversight of lottery operations, reclassifying unclaimed jackpots and reshaping revenue, expense, and profit management

November 2, 2026

Court Filings

Vietnam Bans Import of Specific Used Digital Tech Products

Vietnam's new circular bans the import of specific used digital technology products, effective January 1, 2027.

November 1, 2026

Employment Disputes

Vietnam Enacts New Foreign Worker Regulations Effective December 2026

Vietnam enacts new foreign worker regulations effective December 2026, outlining provisions for work permits and employment conditions.

October 29, 2026

Court Filings

Vietnam eases gold jewelry production rules

Vietnam eases gold jewelry production rules with Decree 390/2026/ND-CP, changing licensing requirements and business status.

October 27, 2026

Consumer Rights

Vietnam clarifies taxes for digital creators

Vietnam digital creator taxes are clarified as Ministry of Finance issues rules on Oct 6, 2026, separating affiliate marketing earnings…

October 23, 2026

Small Claims

France’s October 17 Protests Renew Emergency Law Debate

Violent October 17, 2026 protests in France reignited debate over the emergency law, a tool designed to manage public order…

October 21, 2026

Small Claims

French Constitutional Council’s Authority on Article 11 Referendum in Question

The French Constitutional Council's authority to sanction a presidential Article 11 referendum decision is under scrutiny, raising questions about judicial…

October 20, 2026