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Injunctions Against the Issuance of Shares and Actions for Nullity under Japanese Corporate Law: A Commentary Focused on Case Law

Injunctions Against the Issuance of Shares and Actions for Nullity under Japanese Corporate Law:.

The share issuance system, introduced by the 2019 amendment to the Japanese Companies Act and enforced from March 1, 2021 (Reiwa 3), has been posit...

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A Complete Guide to the Share Issuance System in Japanese Corporate Law

A Complete Guide to the Share Issuance System in Japanese Corporate Law

The Japanese Corporate Law continues to evolve to support corporate growth strategies and organizational restructuring, adapting to the times. The ...

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Explanation of 'Special Provisions for Foreign Investors' under Japan's Financial Instruments and Exchange Law

Explanation of 'Special Provisions for Foreign Investors' under Japan's Financial Instruments an.

The "Special Provisions for Overseas Investors" newly introduced under the Japanese Financial Instruments and Exchange Act was established on May 1...

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Explanation of 'Special Provisions for Qualified Institutional Investors, etc.' under Japan's Financial Instruments and Exchange Act

Explanation of 'Special Provisions for Qualified Institutional Investors, etc.' under Japan's Fi.

The Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan mandates that, as a general rule, anyone engaged in financial instruments business must be "reg...

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Termination of Employment Contracts under Japanese Labor Law: A Legal Analysis of Mutual Termination Agreements and Resignations Based on Employee Requests

Termination of Employment Contracts under Japanese Labor Law: A Legal Analysis of Mutual Termina.

Termination of employment contracts is a common occurrence in corporate management. Particularly, situations where the employment relationship ends...

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Explanation of the Legal Effectiveness of Work Rules and the Procedures for Their Modification in Japanese Labor Law

Explanation of the Legal Effectiveness of Work Rules and the Procedures for Their Modification i.

In the management of Japanese companies, work rules serve a role far more significant than just a collection of internal regulations. They are lega...

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Changes to Employment Contracts under Japanese Labor Law: Legal Frameworks Managers Should Know

Changes to Employment Contracts under Japanese Labor Law: Legal Frameworks Managers Should Know

The modern business environment is personalityized by constant change, and companies are perpetually required to make organizational and strategic ...

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Formation of Employment Contracts in Japan: Definitions, Offer and Acceptance, Implied Formation, and Legal Commentary on Grounds for Invalidity and Cancellation

Formation of Employment Contracts in Japan: Definitions, Offer and Acceptance, Implied Formation.

In operating a business in Japan, a precise legal understanding of the establishment of employment contracts serves as the foundation for avoiding ...

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Legal Commentary on Warehouse Operations and Deposit Contracts in Japanese Commercial Law

Legal Commentary on Warehouse Operations and Deposit Contracts in Japanese Commercial Law

In the global supply chain, Japan functions as an extremely important hub. Regardless of the industry—be it manufacturing, retail, or trade—many co...

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Legal Framework for Carriage Transactions in Japanese Commercial Law

Legal Framework for Carriage Transactions in Japanese Commercial Law

In the modern global economy, the Japanese supply chain is a critical element that can determine the success or failure of international business v...

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Explanation of the Legal Status and Role of Wholesalers in Japanese Commercial Law

Explanation of the Legal Status and Role of Wholesalers in Japanese Commercial Law

When expanding business in the Japanese market, a deep understanding of local commercial customs and the legal system is an essential element for s...

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Legal Framework for Brokerage Business in Japanese Commercial Law: Duties and Rights of Intermediaries

Legal Framework for Brokerage Business in Japanese Commercial Law: Duties and Rights of Intermed.

In the realm of Japanese commercial transactions, specialized intermediaries play a crucial role across various sectors such as real estate, insura...

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Legal Affairs of Silent Partnerships in Japanese Commercial Law: An In-Depth Explanation of Structure, Liability Scope, and Loss Management

Legal Affairs of Silent Partnerships in Japanese Commercial Law: An In-Depth Explanation of Stru.

One of the business structures defined under Japanese Commercial Law is the "silent partnership" (tokumei kumiai). This system is based on a contra...

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Alternate Calculations in Japanese Commercial Law: Their Unique Legal Effects and Practical Considerations

Alternate Calculations in Japanese Commercial Law: Their Unique Legal Effects and Practical Cons.

In the realm of continuous corporate transactions, particularly in cross-border business, the construction of an efficient and secure payment syste...

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Transportation Business under Japanese Commercial Law: An Explanation of Contracts, Liability, and the Rights and Obligations of Parties

Transportation Business under Japanese Commercial Law: An Explanation of Contracts, Liability, a.

For global companies, success in the Japanese market is closely linked to the construction of an efficient and legally robust supply chain. The phy...

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Commercial Transactions in Japanese Commercial Law: Differences from Civil Law and Key Practical Points

Commercial Transactions in Japanese Commercial Law: Differences from Civil Law and Key Practical.

In the Japanese legal system, transactions between companies, especially the sale of goods, are governed by special rules that differ from the gene...

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