On December 22, 2020, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ("METI") proposed a draft of cabinet order ("Cabinet Order"), implementing regulations ("Implementing Regulations") and guidelines ("Guidelines")for the Act on...more
On February 18, 2020, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ("METI") submitted the bill for "Improving Transparency and fairness of the Specified Digital Platforms" (the "Bill") to the Diet. More detailed guidance,...more
On January 28, 2020, a bill for improving transparency and fairness of digital platforms ("Bill") was discussed at the Digital Market Competition Conference ("Digital Conference") of the Cabinet of Japan in preparation of...more
The 2019 Amendments to the Anti-Monopoly Act ("Amendments") including revisions to surcharge system (i.e., administrative fine system) will be fully in force within 2020. Accordingly, so-called attorney-client privilege will...more
1/24/2020
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On May 21, 2019, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ("METI"), Japan Fair Trade Commission ("JFTC") and Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications ("MIC") jointly published reports that provide options for...more
6/10/2019
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