Articles by Miho Okamoto

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

Small Claims

Employers limited in accessing employee emails

Employers may access employee emails, but their use is strictly regulated for disciplinary purposes, respecting employee privacy and secrecy of…

October 11, 2026

Housing Law

Mediation Week Kicks Off With Over 100 Events

Over 100 events during the eighth annual Mediation Week starting October 10. Fabrice Vert officially opened the week on October…

October 9, 2026

Employment Disputes

Bill Limits Court Remedies for NEPA Violations

The new Permitting Reform Bill restricts court remedies for NEPA violations, allowing only remand orders and signaling a shift in…

October 5, 2026

Small Claims

Syrian Ex-Prison Chief Gets 60 Years for Torture

Syrian ex-prison chief Samir Ousman Alsheikh sentenced to 60 years for torturing inmates in Damascus Central Prison between 2005-2008.

September 18, 2026

Small Claims

Judge allows DEI housing lawsuit to proceed

Federal judge lets DEI housing lawsuit advance, allowing cities to challenge HUD-funded program restrictions on diversity policies.

September 15, 2026

Employment Disputes

Legal Planet Explores Suncor Energy vs Boulder County

The climate lawsuit between Suncor Energy and Boulder County heads to the Supreme Court on Oct. 5, 2026, underscoring climate…

September 10, 2026

Small Claims

Fishhook law sparks decade-long estate dispute

Fishhook law sparks decade-long estate dispute over New Zealand's Property (Relationships) Act. Learn how s 21 and s 61 affect…

August 30, 2026