Overview of Freelancer Protection Act
I. Introduction On May 31, 2024, the government of Japan announced that the “Act on the Optimization etc. of Transactions Involving Specified Entrusted Enterprises” (the “Act”), approved in April 2023,
Recent Legal Developments in Japan for Fortifying Essential Infrastructure Services’ Resilience Against Cyber Threats
Introduction In light of the escalating cyber threats in Japan during the year 2023, the Japanese National Police Agency (“JNPA”) has underscored the persistent prevalence of ransomware attacks, with a noteworthy increase in incidents related to a new form of ransomware known as “No-ware ransom”[1].
Recent Reform of Japan’s Arbitration Act – Enforcement of the Order for Interim Measure and the Settlement Agreement through Mediation –
Introduction April 21, 2023 saw the enactment of three laws arbitration- and mediation-related laws: the Law Partially Amending the Arbitration Act (Act No. 15 of 2023) (the “Amended Arbitration Act”),
Practical notes regarding the 2023 amendments to the Renewable Energy Special Measures Act
I. Introduction Following establishment of the FIT system in Japan, the introduction of renewable power generation facilities (mainly solar power generation) has been promoted and many new companies have entered the market.
New Regulation on Stealth Marketing – Influence on Sports Marketing in Japan –
I. Introduction With younger consumers increasingly turning to experiential rather than tangible products, sports marketing, including sponsorships, partnerships and endorsements, is becoming a more and more effective way for companies to market their products and services in Japan.
Publication of the Guidelines for Corporate Takeovers
I. Introduction In Japan, recent years have seen an increase in public M&A deals involving competing proposals.
Broader Notification Obligations with Respect to Terms and Conditions of Employment
I. Introduction With the March, 30, 2023 amendment to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Labor Standards Act coming into effect on April 1, 2024, employers will have added obligations to notify employees of the terms and conditions of their employment.
The Fundamental Framework of Government Support Measures for the Swift Realization of a Hydrogen and Ammonia-Based Society
I. Introduction To achieve the early realization of a hydrogen and ammonia-based society within the country, it is crucial to swiftly establish a stable supply chain of hydrogen and ammonia,
The Japanese Basic Hydrogen Strategy
I. Introduction On June 6, 2023, the Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Ministerial Meeting revised the Basic Hydrogen Strategy for the first time in about six years. The Japanese government’s plan, which envisions a significant investment exceeding 15 trillion Japanese yen over a period of 15 years by public and private sectors into the hydrogen …
Amendment to the Arbitration Act
The amendment to the Arbitration Act of Japan (the “Arbitration Act”), passed by the Japanese Diet on April 21, 2023, will become effective within one year from the day of promulgation,