Blog: Thought Leadership

In Disney’s smash-hit animated film from 2013 “Frozen,” arguably the most iconic scene involves Princess Elsa using her magic to create an ice castle in the mountains while belting out the signature line of the movie…

Opposing improper topics in a corporate representative deposition notice is crucial and the process for doing so is unique. Protecting your client from vague, over broad, and burdensome topics is crucial because extensive preparation is required on each topic, and the designated representative’s testimony can bind the organization as a whole. The process for opposing improper topics is unique because, contrary to common practice and understanding, merely serving written objections to the topics is typically insufficient. Instead, the way to preserve such objections is to file a motion for a protective order.

The custom of gift-giving in business is common-place in Japan, but this gesture can raise concerns under anti-corruption laws. eDiscovery plays an important role in determining when such gifts cross the line.

A young employee walks into this manager’s office and says, “I think the project might do better if we went in this direction.”

In the U.S., a manager may view this as taking initiative and even make the suggested change. In Japan, a junior (known as kohai) would rarely approach a senior (senpai) so directly. If they were to make a suggestion, it would either be subtle or made through someone more senior (but closer in hierarchy). Why?