JR東の法務担当社員ら､法廷の無断録音繰り返す　処分後も公表せず：朝日新聞

This page reports that legal department employees of JR East repeatedly made unauthorized recordings in civil court proceedings for over four years until 2021. Maximum Court rules require judge permission for recordings, creating potential violations. Employees cited "accurate record creation" as justification, using company IC recorders. JR East disciplined the employees in 2022 but did not disclose details, numbers, or positions. Although court records are available upon request, employees claimed they were simplified and time-consuming to access, leading to the unauthorized recordings.