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According to the news reports, during the June 2025 annual general meeting season, shareholders made a total of 399 proposals to 114 Japanese publicly listed companies. This marks the fourth consecutive year of...more
On September 4, 2025, President Trump, using his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”), issued an executive order (“EO”) titled, Implementing The United States–Japan Agreement, to implement...more
On May 27, 2025, the Intellectual Property High Court of Japan awarded plaintiff Toray Industries, Inc. ("Toray") ¥21.76 billion (US$151 million; €133 million) in damages for patent infringement by defendants Sawai...more
Japan’s stock market hit an all-time high in mid-August. Valuations were boosted by President Donald Trump’s decision to delay new trade tariffs on China, but also reflect the country’s more benign economic landscape and...more
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) recently published its 2024 Annual Report. Filing volume for both declarations and notices remains lower compared to their peaks in 2021 and 2022, respectively....more
For U.S. startups developing innovative technology, the decision of where and how to file international patents requires a careful balance of strategic considerations versus costs. After filing your initial U.S. application,...more
Japan’s Industrial Safety and Health Act sets clear legal standards for protecting employee health and safety. From medical checks to accident reporting, we take a look at the key employer obligations below....more
On July 22, President Trump announced that the United States and Japan had reached a bilateral trade agreement, which if fully implemented, would reduce tariffs on Japanese imports to a baseline 15% rate in exchange for a...more
Mergers and acquisitions in Japan have been going against the global trend, which is leading to dealmakers taking a closer look at Japanese companies and their low valuations, as well as Japan’s increasingly open M&A...more
Here we are. August , 2025, and the media is now publishing what facts they have on the various trade deals as well as those that have yet to come to fruition, in addition to the new announcement of imposed global tariffs...more
After challenging negotiations and rising tariff tensions, the U.S. and Japan have reached a trade deal. This agreement precedes the August 1st tariff deadline, preventing a scheduled 25% tariff increase on Japanese...more
In the last week, the Trump Administration announced new trade deals with Japan, Indonesia, and the European Union. The White House has now published fact sheets for all three trade deals, outlining the basic structure of the...more
As of July 25, President Donald Trump has announced five bilateral trade deals, setting new tariff rates for the countries involved that the president intends to make effective on Aug. 1....more
On Tuesday evening, President Trump announced a trade deal with Japan via a post on his Truth Social feed. The post specified that the deal would include lowered tariff rates on Japanese autos and a blanket “reciprocal”...more
We are one week away from the re-imposition of the country specific reciprocal tariffs and U.S. trading partners continue to jockey for trade deals with the U.S. government. The latest victor in this race is Japan. The Trump...more
Explore how evolving whistleblower expectations and regulatory comparisons are reshaping internal reporting systems. Join legal and compliance experts for a 45-minute session on what today’s programs need to stay competitive...more
We present to you the Summer 2025 edition of the Asia Tax Bulletin. It contains tax developments in Asia on a host of topics, such as Hong Kong’s and Japan’s tax legislation to implement the Minimum Global Tax (also referred...more
Understanding employment contracts in Japan is essential for ensuring compliance and maintaining fair workplace practices. In this article we outline the key legal requirements and best practices for employers to follow....more
This article is the second in a series of “Search Term Translation for eDiscovery” blogs. This installment explores the technical aspects of translation and language services within the context of multilingual eDiscovery....more
Amendments to the Act on Special Measures Concerning Promotion of Utilization of Renewable Energy Electricity (Act No. 108 of 2011, the “REA”) and the Rule for the Enforcement of the REA (METI Ministerial Order No. 46 of...more
The English High Court has found that termination payments under Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) structures did not amount to unenforceable penalties....more
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, understanding the evolving regulatory landscape is more critical than ever. Our APAC AI Monitor series offers in-depth analysis of key legal developments across...more
In Japan, standard working hours are limited to eight hours per day and 40 hours per week. However, flexibility is built into the system through structured agreements and exemptions. We explore the essentials for employers...more
Different categories of worker exist in Japan and the classification can have a significant impact on various aspects of employment. Below, we explore the key considerations for employers when it comes to fixed-term...more
As Japanese companies expand to the US, many are finding that Texas offers key advantages for long-term growth, particularly in the Dallas and Houston regions. Notably, Texas lawmakers have taken steps in recent years to...more