National Mar 13, 2018
Japan's government approves bill that would lower age of adulthood to 18 from 20
The planned amendment would change the Civil Code’s definition of an adult for the first time since it was enacted in the late 19th century.
National / Crime & Legal Mar 2, 2018
Cabinet OKs bill that would lower minimum age for consumer contracts to 18
The Cabinet on Friday approved a bill that would lower the minimum age required for individuals to enter into consumer contracts to 18 from 20, in line with the expected lowering of the age of adulthood in the Civil Code. The revised bill on consumer ...
World Dec 24, 2017
Pentagon inspector general cites top U.S. space contractors for lapses
The Pentagon's inspector general cited key contractors in the military's primary space launch program, including billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX and Aerojet Rocketdyne Inc., for a range of quality-control lapses which it said could result in increased costs or delays to launches. SpaceX, Aerojet Rocketdyne and ...
National / Crime & Legal May 26, 2017
Civil Code revised to clarify contract terms for consumers and businesses
The Diet on Friday revised the Civil Code to clarify the terms of contracts between businesses and consumers for online shopping, life insurance and other transactions. The revision sets forth criteria for when the terms of contract can be nullified. For example, terms deemed one-sidedly disadvantageous ...