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From hiring to firing – a guide to Japanese employment law
This guide from DLA Piper's Japanese office outlines the legislative requirements and limits surrounding the recruitment, management and dismissal of employees in Japan. In doing so, the guide explores a wide number of key topics associated with each of these employment areas.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 25 November 2011 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
An overview of workforce reductions in Japan
Over the past several months, many multinationals have again been considering reducing their workforces in Japan. This briefing summarises Japanese law with respect to layoffs and some practical steps and best practices to be considered when a company faces the need to reduce headcount in Japan.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 15 November 2011 | Practice Area: Termination of Contract
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Asia Pacific economic outlook – October 2011
This monthly guide from Deloitte's Asia Pacific team offers an economic point-of-view on developments in the region. The October 2011 edition gives a short-term outlook for China, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, and South Korea, providing news and analysis on all the major economic events.
Law Firm: Deloitte | Published: 27 October 2011 | Practice Area: Central Government
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Economic influence and growth trends in Asia Pacific – Q3
This quarterly M&A report analyses the drivers behind global activity and assesses the next trends. While uncertainty remains in European and North American markets, the shift towards the East continues as the economic influence of markets in Asia Pacific grow progressively more obvious.
Law Firm: Allen & Overy | Published: 14 October 2011 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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The global patent race – Japan v the world
This article takes an in-depth look at the history, current trends and future predictions of global patents. In particular the article focuses on how the rapid increase in Chinese patent applications has prompted a number of Japanese initiatives to revitalize their patent activities.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 20 September 2011 | Practice Area: Patents
Asia Pacific regulatory update
This update from Allen & Overy provides a snapshot of the most important regulatory developments in eight of the Asia Pacific region's key economies. A detailed outline of the changes is given for each country as well as commentary on how domestic and foreign businesses are likely to affected.
Law Firm: Allen & Overy | Published: 13 September 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Data security breaches: the scope of liability for Japanese companies
Serious cyber attacks on Japanese companies' data networks are increasing in scale and frequency, as highlighted by the recent attacks on Sony, Sega and Nintendo. This month's IP newsletter takes a look at the recent Sony security incident and how the EU's IT regulation and enforcement responded.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 30 August 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Lifeline for alternate Japanese markets? Tokyo AIM receives first listing application
On 10 June 2011, a biotechnology firm called Mebiopharm Ltd became the first company to formally submit an application for listing on the Tokyo AIM Exchange. This briefing from DLA Piper looks at the background to this move and its wider significance for Japan's struggling alternate markets.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 05 August 2011 | Practice Area: Capital Markets and Debt Securities
A work in progress: tackling bribery in Japan
Under the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention of 1997, Japan has amended its Unfair Competition Prevention Law (UCPL)to prohibit bribery. This briefing focuses on the UCPL, providing a primer on its anti-foreign official bribery provisions and their ramifications for companies doing business in Japan.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 03 August 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Boosting foreign investment – Japan’s new merger review rules and economic development legislation
Recent revisions of the Japan Fair Trade Commission’s merger review rules, together with recent amendments to Japanese laws encouraging industrial revitalisation, are important new measures by the Japanese government to encourage foreign investment in the country.
Law Firm: Bingham McCutchen | Published: 12 July 2011 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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