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2020.12.15

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2020.12.15

[Series] E-Commerce Practices (No. 5): Points to Note in Drafting Terms and Conditions (5)

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[Series] E-Commerce Practices (No. 4): Points to Note in Drafting Terms and Conditions (4)

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[Series] E-Commerce Practices (No. 3): Points to Note in Drafting Terms and Conditions (3)

2020.09.15

[Series] E-Commerce Practices (No. 2): Points to Note in Drafting Terms and Conditions (2)

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[Series] E-Commerce Practices (No. 1): Points to Note in Drafting Terms and Conditions (1)

2018.11.16

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2018.10.03

Points to Note in the Consumer Contract Act Amended in 2018 and Measures Required of Corporations

2017.05.01

Compliance with the Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representation

2017.02.01

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2016.12.01

Latest Trends in the Restrictions on Premiums (Vol. 1) - An Overview of Inquiries and Answers Made under the “No Action Letter System” and a Quick Review Thereof

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New Surcharge System under the Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations

2016.09.01

The Enforcement is Upcoming! Outline of the Act on Special Measures Concerning Consumer Court Proceedings and Points to Note in the Practice thereon (coauthor) Series 1: Is this a Japanese version of class action? - Overview of the system Series 2: Detailed commentary on “an action for declaratory judgment on common obligations” Series 3: Important aspects of the “simple determination proceedings”

2016.08.20

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2016.08.01

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2016.06.23

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2016.03.25

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2016.02.20

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2016.02.15

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2015.06.22

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2015.05.12

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2015.03.27

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2015.02.03

Feature Article on Compliance with Representations, etc., Required under the Revised Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations: “Description of the Surcharge System under the Revised Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations”

2015.01.13

[Explanation by Persons Involved] Explanation of the Act Amending the Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations, which Introduces the Penalty System _ with an Overview of Past Cease and Desist Orders concerning the Financial Industry

2015.01.09

Penalties have been Decided to be Introduced! Re-examination of Important Points in Making Representations of Goods, etc., for Each Industry—Enactment of the Act Amending the Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations and the Outline of the Penalty System

2015.01.07

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2014.12.15

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[Series] E-Commerce Practices (No. 4): Points to Note in Drafting Terms and Conditions (4)

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[Series] E-Commerce Practices (No. 3): Points to Note in Drafting Terms and Conditions (3)

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2020.09.15

[Series] E-Commerce Practices (No. 2): Points to Note in Drafting Terms and Conditions (2)

2020.09.07

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2020.08.25

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2020.08.15

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2020.07.25

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2020.04.21

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2020.01.01

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2019.12.10

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2019.11.10

【Series】 Key Principles and Practice in English Contract Law - Article (22) Discharge of Contract [JCA Journal, November 2019 Issue]

2019.10.10

【Series】 Key Principles and Practice in English Contract Law - Article (21) Discharge of Contract [JCA Journal, October 2019 Issue]

2019.08.10

【Series】 Key Principles and Practice in English Contract Law - Article (20) Vitiating Factors/Factors Tending to Defeat Contractual Liability [JCA Journal, August 2019 Issue]

2019.07.10

【Series】 Key Principles and Practice in English Contract Law - Article (19) Vitiating Factors/Factors Tending to Defeat Contractual Liability [JCA Journal, July 2019 Issue]

2019.07.01

To Operate a Business Properly - A Review of the Key Points of the Anti-Monopoly Act

2019.07.01

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2019.06.10

【Series】 Key Principles and Practice in English Contract Law - Article (18) Vitiating Factors/Factors Tending to Defeat Contractual Liability [JCA Journal, June 2019 Issue]

2019.05.10

【Series】 Key Principles and Practice in English Contract Law - Article (17) Vitiating Factors/Factors Tending to Defeat Contractual Liability [JCA Journal, May 2019 Issue]

2019.04.10

【Series】 Key Principles and Practice in English Contract Law - Article (16) Vitiating Factors/Factors Tending to Defeat Contractual Liability [JCA Journal, April 2019 Issue]

2019.04.01

Important Points of and Commentary on the Draft Outline of the Amendments to the Companies Act

2019.03.10

【Series】 Key Principles and Practice in English Contract Law - Article (15) Problems after Concluding a Contract [JCA Journal, March 2019 Issue]

2019.02.10

【Series】 Key Principles and Practice in English Contract Law - Article (14) Problems after Concluding a Contract [JCA Journal, February 2019 Issue]

2019.01.10

【Series】 Key Principles and Practice in English Contract Law - Article (13) Problems after Concluding a Contract [JCA Journal, January 2019 Issue]

2018.12.19

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2018.12.14

【Series】Key Principles and Practice in English Contract Law - Article (12) Problems after Concluding a Contract [JCA Journal, December 2018 Issue]

2018.11.20

【Series】Key Principles and Practice in English Contract Law - Article (11) Privity of Contract and Third Parties [JCA Journal, November 2018 Issue]

2018.10.17

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2018.09.14

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2018.08.31

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2018.08.28

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2018.08.10

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2018.08.07

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2018.07.24

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2018.07.19

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2018.07.04

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2018.07.02

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2018.06.13

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2018.05.01

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2018.04.18

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2018.02.14

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2018.01.16

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2017.12.19

The Legal System of Hong Kong as an international business hub (Part 3)

2017.11.29

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2017.10.16

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2017.07.21

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2011.08.01

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2005.09.01

"Framework of Internal Systems of Control with Company Law,"

2024.09.01

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2024.07.18

PANORAMIC - Government Investigations 2025 - Japan Chapter

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2023.05.02

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2022.12.21

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2022.05.21

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2022.05.13

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2022.02.15

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2022.02.04

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2022.01.25

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2021.02.15

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2020.11.20

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2020.11.15

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2020.11.11

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2020.10.31

Practical Guide to the 2016 and 2019 Antimonopoly Act Amendments

2020.10.23

Flash Report on Anti-Monopoly Case: Justification of Voluntary Restrictions by Trade Associations Based on their Purposes and Methods ― Announcement of the JFTC on June 23, 2020

2020.10.21

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2020.10.15

[Series] E-Commerce Practices (No. 3): Points to Note in Drafting Terms and Conditions (3)

2020.09.25

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2020.09.15

[Series] E-Commerce Practices (No. 2): Points to Note in Drafting Terms and Conditions (2)

2020.08.21

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2020.08.15

[Series] E-Commerce Practices (No. 1): Points to Note in Drafting Terms and Conditions (1)

2020.06.27

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2019.10.21

DOJ Dawn Raid Preparation and Response Checklist (Part 2) ~Contemplating Compliance Programs for Global Corporations based on Overseas Practice of Competition Laws~

2019.10.07

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2019.09.21

DOJ Dawn Raid Preparation and Response Checklist (Part 1) ~Contemplating Compliance Programs for Global Corporations based on Overseas Practice of Competition Laws~

2019.07.01

To Operate a Business Properly - A Review of the Key Points of the Anti-Monopoly Act

2019.07.01

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2019.03.01

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2018.10.03

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2018.04.13

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2017.07.10

An up-close coverage on officers investigating subcontract transactions - A deeper examination into the bullying of small and medium-sized enterprises (Commentator)

2017.06.26

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2014.06.20

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2013.01.01

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PANORAMIC - Government Investigations 2025 - Japan Chapter

2024.04.19

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2023.07.03

2021 Revised Act on Specified Commercial Transactions and Summary

2023.05.02

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2022.12.21

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Flash Report on Anti-Monopoly Case: Justification of Voluntary Restrictions by Trade Associations Based on their Purposes and Methods ― Announcement of the JFTC on June 23, 2020

2020.10.21

The Eight Key Points that Should be Immediately Disseminated to Main Subcontracting Entrepreneurs - Compliance with the Subcontract Act and the Trends of the Anticipated Law Enforcement during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Business Homu, December 2020)

2020.10.15

[Series] E-Commerce Practices (No. 3): Points to Note in Drafting Terms and Conditions (3)

2020.09.25

Reduction System for Cooperation in Investigation

2020.09.15

[Series] E-Commerce Practices (No. 2): Points to Note in Drafting Terms and Conditions (2)

2020.08.21

Viewpoints in Reviewing Competition Law Compliance Systems at Companies

2020.08.15

[Series] E-Commerce Practices (No. 1): Points to Note in Drafting Terms and Conditions (1)

2020.06.27

Lawyers' Knowledge on Competition Law Practice

2020.04.25

Recent Developments Concerning the Subcontract Act and Points to Note in Terms of Compliance

2019.10.21

DOJ Dawn Raid Preparation and Response Checklist (Part 2) ~Contemplating Compliance Programs for Global Corporations based on Overseas Practice of Competition Laws~

2019.10.07

[Expert Analysis] Digital Platforms Must Heed Japanese Antitrust Law Updates

2019.09.21

DOJ Dawn Raid Preparation and Response Checklist (Part 1) ~Contemplating Compliance Programs for Global Corporations based on Overseas Practice of Competition Laws~

2019.07.01

To Operate a Business Properly - A Review of the Key Points of the Anti-Monopoly Act

2019.07.01

Points to Note in Employing Freelancers from the Perspective of the Anti-Monopoly Act and the Subcontract Act

2019.04.01

Competition Law Compliance Program for Companies Diversifying Globally

2019.03.01

Schmidt's Deodorant Company (Natural Deodorant Products), Report #6127, NAD/CARU Case Reports (10/27/2017) - A Case Study where Advertising Claims based on General Customers' Reviews were Found Inappropriate in the US -

2019.02.01

Introduction of the Commitment Procedure under the Anti-Monopoly Law

2018.10.03

Points to Note in the Consumer Contract Act Amended in 2018 and Measures Required of Corporations

2018.04.21

A Textbook for First-Year Legal Department Staff and In-house Lawyers – The Subcontract Act and the Antitrust Law

2017.10.25

Special Dialogue:Measures for the Changing Competition Environment – Clarification of the Safety Zone

2017.07.10

An up-close coverage on officers investigating subcontract transactions - A deeper examination into the bullying of small and medium-sized enterprises (Commentator)

2015.03.01

The Antimonopoly Act (Supervising Editor)

2014.06.20

Ronten-Taikei:The Anti-Monopoly Act

2013.01.01

The Cartels and Leniency Review