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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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
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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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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Labor & Employment -
Outline of Japanese Legislation for the Promotion of Work Style Reform Held Reasonable -
On September 8, 2017, Japan's Labour Policy Council announced its opinion that the "Outline of Legislation...more
10/26/2017
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