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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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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Water Supplies
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
Tokyo Stock Exchange Announces Revisions to Corporate Governance Code -
On June 1, 2018, the Tokyo Stock Exchange ("TSE") announced revisions ("Revisions") to the Corporate Governance Code ("CG Code"). The CG Code...more
7/27/2018
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Trans-Pacific Partnership
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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Corporate Governance -
Tokyo Stock Exchange Introduces Disclosure System for Information about Advisors and Counselors -
On August 2, 2017, the Tokyo Stock Exchange announced new amendments to the Guidelines for...more
9/28/2017
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