Hearings begin in Carlos Ghosn's $1 billion lawsuit against Nissan
The National -- Sep 20
Judicial hearings on the $1 billion lawsuit that Carlos Ghosn has filed against Nissan, the auto company he used to head, have begun, with lawyers from both sides meeting the judge charged with overseeing the case in Beirut.
The session lasted for about four hours at the Justice Palace in the Lebanese capital, with lawyers meeting with a judge from the Beirut prosecutor’s office, AP reported.
It is unclear when the next session will be held.
A lawyer for Mr Ghosn did not respond to a request for comment.
Mr Ghosn launched legal action earlier this year against Nissan and 12 individuals.
The lawsuit, seen by The National, seeks $588 million in lost salary and another $500 million in moral damage.
It accuses the defendants of, among other things, defamation, violating the sanctity of his residence and fabricating charges that led to his detention in Japan. ...continue reading
Sep 20 (ANNnewsCH) - 日産自動車元会長のカルロス・ゴーン被告が、およそ1480億円の損害賠償を日産などに求めた裁判が延期されました。ゴーン被告の弁護士が聴取の様子を語りました。 ...continue reading
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NHK - Nov 24
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carscoops.com - Nov 23
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acs.org - Nov 23
Japan’s three biggest chemical companies are seeing their earnings suffer from a slump in basic chemicals. All three experienced a sharp drop in profits in the first half of fiscal 2023, which ended Sept. 30, and one of them, Sumitomo Chemical, is forecasting a loss of $655 million for the full fiscal year.
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newsonjapan.com - Nov 23
As the world leans into digital convenience, Japanese companies are not left behind in the digital transformation of payroll processing.
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Reuters - Nov 22
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News On Japan - Nov 22
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ndtv.com - Nov 22
Tokyo offices are experiencing an unconventional approach to ease workplace stress. At a cost of 7,900 yen, roughly ₹ 4,400, people in Japan can access the services of Ikemeso Danshi, providing attractive companions referred to as "Handsome Weeping Boys."
Winter bonuses in Japan set to rise for third year in row
News On Japan - Nov 21
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Azabudai Hills Complex with Japan's tallest building opens to media
News On Japan - Nov 20
The Azabudai Hills complex in Tokyo's Minato Ward, which includes Japan's tallest building, was unveiled to the media on Monday ahead of its opening on Nov 24.
