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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Why Does Comparative Labor Law Still Matter in Japan? - Wolters Kluwer

1. A National Honor and a Moment for Comparative Labor Law In April 2026, Professor Emeritus Takashi Araki of the University of Tokyo received the Medal with Purple Ribbon, one of Japan’s highest honors awarded for distinguished achievements in academia, the arts, and sports.1 He is the first labor law scholar to receive this distinction in more than 40 years. The award recognizes Professor Ar...

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I Doubt You’re Surprised - Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance

Staying informed is hard work. There’s a lot to keep up with. But the more information we have, the better equipped we are to make decisions and to help people around us feel better informed too. Trump’s executive order on mail voting is one of those issues that has kept us working overtime. I appreciate the hard work you’ve all been doing to stay up to speed. Today, things took an unexpected t...

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