Compliance
Corporate adherence to laws, regulations, and social norms. Companies Act Art. 362 requires boards to establish internal control systems. Violations may trigger director liability.
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会社法362条4項6号
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Corporate adherence to laws, regulations, and social norms. Companies Act Art. 362 requires boards to establish internal control systems. Violations may trigger director liability.
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