On June 15, 2020, the Japanese government implemented new regulations that designate the manufacture of pharmaceuticals for infectious diseases and the manufacture of highly-controlled medical devices (medical devices that...more
7/14/2020
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FEFTA ,
Foreign Acquisitions ,
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Notification Requirements
Amendment to the Civil Code Will Come Into Effect in April -
On April 1, 2020, the Act to Partially Amend the Civil Code ("Amendment") will come into effect, with some exceptions. The Amendment will fundamentally change...more
Corporate Governance -
Companies Act Amendments to Enhance Corporate Governance - The Companies Act of Japan was amended on December 4, 2019 ("Amended Companies Act"), based on the Interim Proposal and the Outline...more
1/16/2020
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Corporate Bonds ,
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Projects and Infrastructure -
Ministry Releases Draft Basic Policies for IR Act -
On September 4, 2019, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ("MLIT") released a draft Basic Policy ("Basic...more
10/30/2019
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Competition ,
Draft Guidance ,
Infrastructure ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Japan ,
Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) ,
Land Developers ,
Public Comment ,
State and Local Government ,
Tax Treaty ,
Tourism
Corporate -
Japanese Government Issues M&A Guidelines -
On June 28, 2019, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry issued the "Fair M&A Guidelines: Enhancing Corporate Value and Protecting Shareholders'...more
Finance -
Amendment to the Payment Services Act Tightens Regulation of Crypto Assets -
The Payment Services Act ("PSA") and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act ("FIEA") were amended on May 31, 2019...more
6/28/2019
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Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan (FIEA) ,
Initial Coin Offering (ICOs) ,
International Tax Issues ,
Investors ,
Japan ,
New Regulations ,
OECD ,
Virtual Currency
Japanese Cabinet Submits Bill to Amend Antimonopoly Act to Diet -
On March 12, 2019, the Japanese Cabinet approved and submitted to the Diet a bill ("Bill") to amend the Act on Prohibition of Private Monopolization and...more
4/25/2019
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Anti-Monopoly ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Attorney-Client Privilege ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Driverless Cars ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Japan ,
Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) ,
Leniency Programs ,
Transportation Industry
Finance -
Cabinet Office Ordinance on Corporate Disclosure Requirements Amended -
On January 31, 2019, the Financial Services Agency of Japan published amendments to the Cabinet Office Ordinance on the Disclosure of...more
Global Disputes -
JCAA Establishes New "Interactive Arbitration Rules"
Effective January 1, 2019, the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association ("JCAA") modified the choices of rules available to the parties to an...more
3/6/2019
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Corporate Governance ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
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International Data Transfers ,
International Labor Laws ,
Japan ,
UNCITRAL ,
Water Supplies
Labor -
Amendment to Immigration Control Act Introduces New Visa Categories -
As of April 1, 2019, most provisions of the "Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act," which was amended in part on December 8,...more
2/4/2019
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Cybersecurity ,
Energy Sector ,
EU ,
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International Labor Laws ,
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Natural Resources ,
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Tax Reform ,
Trans-Pacific Partnership
Energy -
Proposed Revision to Japanese Renewable Energy Act Would Have Major Industry Impact -
On October 22, 2018, the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy ("Agency") published an "Overview on Draft Ministerial...more
Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission Publishes Rules for Handling Personal Data Transferred from EU to Japan -
Following the agreement between Japan and the European Union regarding personal data protection...more