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Japanese companies braced for Chinese litigation
China is taking a more active approach to enabling forced labour challenges against Japanese organisations, culminating in the last few days with the seizing of a Japanese cargo vessel.
Japan's New Energy Act sparks controversy
The passage of Japan's New Energy Act established where Japan's energy future is headed, as it continues to rebuild three years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Japan lacks lawyers to handle Hague Convention child cases
The Japan Federation of Bar Associations has registered about 150 lawyers to deal with new Hague Convention provisions on child abduction - but there are fears that not enough speak English.
Pillsbury takes practice heads from Tokyo rivals
Two practice heads, from Hogan Lovells and Simmons & Simmons, are jumping ship to become partners in the Tokyo practice of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman.
Japan looks to strengthen cybersecurity
Attacks on government systems have prompted action by the Japanese to up the ante on online threats.
Lawyer to run in Tokyo mayor elections
The 67-year old former head of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, Kenji Utsunomiya, has announced that he will run in the February 9 elections to become mayor of Tokyo.
Bengal braced for falling tax revenue after big business challenge
The Indian state of West Bengal is braced to see a fall in tax revenue this year after Tata Steel, Cadbury and other multinationals challenged one of its tax laws.
Herbert Smith names Asia litigation head
Tokyo-based Peter Godwin has been named as the new head of disputes in Asia by Herbert Smith Freehills.
Deutsche Bank under investigation in Japan
The investigation of multi-nationals in Asia on anti-bribery issues has spread from China to Japan as Deutsche Bank faces an inquiry on its entertainment practices.
Japan bar rides to the rescue of young lawyers
Japanese bar associations have come to the rescue of young Japanese lawyers unable to find a job following changes in the law opening up the profession.
Japanese law firms urge government assistance to open abroad
Japanese law firms are calling on the government to help persuade other countries to drop their restrictions on foreign lawyers.
Cover-up scandal shocks corporate Japan
Three members of the Tokyo based Olympus Corp have been found guilty for their role in an extensive fraudulent scheme, which has shell-shocked corporate Japan.
Japanese firm opens three new offices
Major Japanese firm Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has announced the opening of new offices in Singapore, Shanghai and Nagoya, as well as the relocation of its Tokyo office.
Samsung admits defeat in latest iPhone wrangle
A Japanese court has dismissed claims by South Korean manufacturer Samsung that Apple had been using patented data transmission technology in its iPhone device, a Samsung spokesperson has admitted.
Japan government launches review of banking law
The Tokyo government is to consider revising legislation governing the Bank of Japan in a bid to boost the country's struggling economy, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe revealed yesterday.
In-house roles lure Japanese lawyers
Japanese lawyers are increasingly taking up positions in-house as companies in the region turn to their own legal departments to cut costs and advise on compliance.
Tokyo firm offers specialist advice to foreigners
A law firm providing services to foreign residents - including those applying for refugee or resident status - is to open in Tokyo in response to recent government moves to amend the country's immigration laws.
Olympus to face fraud charge
International electronics manufacturer Olympus will face fraud charges after Japan's financial regulator confirmed it will file criminal complaints against the company and its former executives.