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The Konbini Are Coming! Japanese Convenience Store Culture Takes On America

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The Konbini Are Coming! Japanese Convenience Store Culture Takes On America

April 17, 2008

A panel of distinguished business executives and scholars met at Japan Society to talk about the evolution of Japanese convenience store chains, their role in the cultural life of the communities they serve, and their impact and significance in overseas markets including the United States.

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Controlling the Rising Costs of Electronic Discovery in the U.S.

June 3, 2008

A distinguished panel of litigation specialists shared their expertise on dealing with the costs of electronic discovery, including the challenges of e-discovery for companies operating in a multinational and multilingual context.

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Carlyle Japan: Looking Past Public Perception for Buyout Opportunities in Japan

May 15, 2008

Takeshi Isayama, Chairman of Carlyle Japan, shared his outlook on the buyout market in Japan and the conditions for its growth in the years ahead.

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Compliance Considerations: Potential Pitfalls for Foreign Companies Operating in the U.S.

May 9, 2008

A distinguished panel of attorneys and business leaders met at Japan Society to discuss a variety of legal risks that confront foreign companies operating in the United States.

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Sovereign Wealth Funds: The Political Risk of Financial Opportunity

May 1, 2008

A distinguished panel of experts from business and government met at Japan Society to discuss the rise of sovereign wealth funds and the risks and benefits of creating a Japanese sovereign fund.

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Japanese Companies & Employment Litigation: Special Concerns

April 24, 2008

A distinguished panel of attorneys and business leaders met at Japan Society to discuss employment-law issues often confronted by Japanese companies operating in the United States.

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Reflections on Sarbanes-Oxley: Lessons Learned & Implications for the Future

April 2, 2008

Michael Oxley, of Sarbanes-Oxley fame, spoke about trade, transparency, and how the Sarbanes-Oxley Act came to be.

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The U.S.-Japan Economic Relationship: Essential in a Changing World

March 27, 2008

Under Secretary of Treasury David McCormick reflected on the economic challenges, regional and global, that confront the U.S. and Japan today.

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Enforcement in the U.S. & Japan, with Lessons from the UK

February 1, 2008

A distinguished panel of experts from Japan, the U.S. and the UK gather for a discussion of civil and private enforcement.

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Hurdles & Rewards: Navigating Japan's Financial Services Market

January 23, 2008

A distinguished panel of business and academic leaders met to share their views on the risks and promise of the Japanese financial services industry today.

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Global Climate Change: Economic Implications & Opportunities for the U.S. and Japan

December 5, 2007

A distinguished panel of environmental experts met at Japan Society to explore business solutions to global warming and the challenges of sustainable development.

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