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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Japan Signs Economic Partnership Agreement with EU -
On July 17, 2018, Japan signed an Economic Partnership Agreement ("Japan-EU EPA") with the European Union ("EU"). Once the Japan-EU EPA is implemented, 99 percent of EU...more
9/4/2018
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Corporate Governance -
Subcommittee Prepares Interim Proposal for Amendment to the Companies Act -
On February 14, 2018, the Companies Act (in relation to Corporate Governance, etc.) Sub-Committee of the Legislative...more
3/30/2018
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