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CARLOS GHOSN

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 11, 2019
Court blocks ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn from attending board meeting
A Tokyo court on Monday denied ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn's request to attend a board meeting this week, blocking what would have been a dramatic faceoff with the colleagues he has accused of fomenting a coup.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 10, 2019
Plea deal talks with Nissan executives over Ghosn charges began month prior to his arrest
The executives told in-house investigators that they would disclose further details to the prosecutors if they could secure a plea deal, sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Mar 9, 2019
China's detention system offers a few lessons for Japan
Shukan Gendai magazine last month sounded a warning: "Students, if you're arrested in China it's a very serious matter."
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 9, 2019
Nissan and Mitsubishi consider closing Dutch joint venture after Ghosn drama
The automakers believe the scrapping of Nissan-Mitsubishi BV is inevitable in light of allegations of financial misconduct involving Carlos Ghosn, sources said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 9, 2019
Carlos Ghosn case could spur Japan justice reform, Suntory CEO says
The arrest and lengthy detention of former auto titan Carlos Ghosn has drawn the eyes of the world to Tokyo and may finally bring reform to the nation's criminal justice system, according to Takeshi Niinami, chief executive officer of Suntory Holdings Ltd.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 8, 2019
Lawyer Takashi Takano is all apologies for Ghosn's dramatic bail release and the disguise that wasn't
The lawyer who freed Nissan's savior confesses it was his idea to have the beleaguered auto exec dress like a construction worker with allergies to elude the media upon release.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 8, 2019
Companies led by ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn donated to his children's school and Paris ball
Companies headed by Carlos Ghosn, the embattled former head of Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA, made donations to his children's school and the posh debutantes' ball in Paris where his daughters were presented.
EDITORIALS
Mar 6, 2019
Extended detention of the accused
The release on bail of Carlos Ghosn provides an opportunity to think about Japan's criminal justice system, in which the accused can be detained for long periods of time before standing trial.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 6, 2019
Ousted Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn released from jail after 108 days of detention, facing uncertain future
Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn was released on bail Wednesday, ending over three months of detention that elicited a global outcry over his treatment.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Mar 5, 2019
Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn set to be released on bail after court rejects appeal by prosecutors
Ahead of his 65th birthday on Saturday, former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn may see his birthday wish come true: regaining his freedom, albeit conditionally.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 4, 2019
Carlos Ghosn's Japan legal team optimistic that Tokyo court will grant ex-Nissan chief bail this time
A decision on the third request for provisional freedom is expected in the next few days.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 25, 2019
With Ghosn still under lock and key in Tokyo, foreign execs are getting spooked about taking jobs in Japan
The stunning arrest, indictments and long incarceration of former Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn have given pause to foreign executives considering taking on senior jobs at Japanese companies.
EDITORIALS
Feb 23, 2019
Empower outside directors
Merely making it mandatory under the law for companies to have outside directors isn't enough. They have to be allowed to improve their company's governance.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 20, 2019
Ghosn's lawyer worries about case's impact on Japan's reputation and believes ex-Nissan chief is innocent
Asked when the trial will start, Junichiro Hironaka said it will probably begin this summer or later.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 19, 2019
Carlos Ghosn readies trial counterpunch with new legal dream team
Can Carlos Ghosn beat the rap?

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