Author: Hiroshi Yamada
Publisher: Kluwer Law International B.V.
ISBN: 9403529156
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 206
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Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical analysis of competition law and its interpretation in Japan covers every aspect of the subject-the various forms of restrictive agreements and abuse of dominance prohibited by law and the rules on merger control; tests of illegality; filing obligations; administrative investigation and enforcement procedures; civil remedies and criminal penalties; and raising challenges to administrative decisions. Lawyers who handle transnational commercial transactions will appreciate the explanation of fundamental differences in procedure from one legal system to another, as well as the international aspects of competition law. Throughout the book, the treatment emphasizes enforcement, with relevant cases analysed where appropriate. An informative introductory chapter provides detailed information on the economic, legal, and historical background, including national and international sources, scope of application, an overview of substantive provisions and main notions, and a comprehensive description of the enforcement system including private enforcement. The book proceeds to a detailed analysis of substantive prohibitions, including cartels and other horizontal agreements, vertical restraints, the various types of abusive conduct by the dominant firms and the appraisal of concentrations, and then goes on to the administrative enforcement of competition law, with a focus on the antitrust authorities’ powers of investigation and the right of defence of suspected companies. This part also covers voluntary merger notifications and clearance decisions, as well as a description of the judicial review of administrative decisions. Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this book a valuable time-saving tool for business and legal professionals alike. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Japan will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of international and comparative competition law.
Author: Etsuko Kameoka
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1781000565
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 232
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This exciting new book embarks on a comparative analysis of competition law and policy in Japan and the EU. It provides a clear and carefully researched exposition of the differences between the relevant rules, systems and underlying ideas of the two j
Author: Akira Inoue
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antitrust law
Languages : en
Pages : 376
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History and Development of the Japanese Antimonopoly Act --Substantive Rules of the Japanese Antimonopoly Act --Procedure of the Japanese Antimonopoly Act --Importance of Compliance Program under the Japanese Antimonopoly Act --Act Concerning Prohibition of Private Monopolization and Maintenance of Fair Trade (Act No. 54 of 14 April 1947) --Designation of Unfair Trade Practices June 18, 1982 --Rules on Hearing by the Fair Trade Commission --Rules On Administrative Investigation by the Fair Trade Commission --Rules on Compulsory Investigation of Criminal Cases by the Fair Trade Commission --Rules on Reporting and Submission of Materials Regarding Immunity from or Reduction of Surcharges by the Fair Trade Commission --Guidelines to Application of the Antimonopoly Act Concerning Review of Business Combination.
Author: Kenji Suzuki
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134520697
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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As market competition replaces state regulation in many economic fields, competition policy has become an area of increasing significance. Against this background, Suzuki highlights the importance of the domestic political structure for competition policy. He does this through the comparative analysis of competition law reforms in Britain and Japan. He argues - controversially - that a country's domestic political structure should be considered a major factor in causing the reform of competition law, and rejects the established view that it is necessarily a result of changes in international economic and political conditions.
Author: Masako Wakui
Publisher: Abramis
ISBN: 9781845493370
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 376
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Author: Koki Arai
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9811381887
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 199
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This book demonstrates how economics is used in cases of competition in Japan. Competition between firms is usually the most effective way of allocating economic resources and achieving consumer and producer welfare. At the same time, a balance must be struck; firms must not be over-regulated, but neither must they be completely free to create a monopoly or oligopoly. Therefore, the role of competition policy is to maintain a balance by using the collaborative economics of industrial organization. The book uses economic analysis to evaluate case studies on Japanese anti-monopoly law, the Act Concerning Prohibition of Private Monopolization and Maintenance of Fair Trade (AMA), and enforcement in e.g. cartel cases, private monopolization cases, and merger cases. The Japan Fair Trade Commission implements a competition policy, primarily through the enforcement of the AMA, which promotes ingenuity and innovation in business by guaranteeing and enhancing fair and free competition, thereby ensuring economic vitality and consumer benefit. This book is the first authoritative and compact work on competition policy in Japan, which has a more-than-70-year history and is based on solid legal principles. In addition, the book seeks to promote law enforcement based on economic analysis, and includes studies describing the enforcement mechanisms used. It provides comprehensive yet concise information on the structure of the AMA, recent cases, and economic analysis. It also explains the circumstances regarding recent cases and analyzes how the economic policy has been applied to actual cases.
Author: Shuya Hayashi
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9819953103
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 173
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This book organizes the intent and purpose of the Japanese competition law (Antimonopoly Act) to address the digitalized socio-economy and provides a detailed explanation of its basic content as well as advanced issues. It includes an overview of Japanese law and its international position, a basic understanding of the big data and AI issues in today's competition law, and perspectives on high-tech regulation. In addition, it includes a variety of important topics, ranging from exploring principles to tackle digital regulatory realities, to understanding and analyzing the competitive realities of multisided markets. It also examines the relationship between information and competition law and that between consumer and competition law. Digitalization is a key concept in our economy and society today. Carbon neutrality initiatives, the need to improve productivity, globalization, and new ways of working are all seeking breakthroughs by way of digitalization. What’s more, digitalization requires free and fair competition in order to encourage technological innovation. The search for transparent and clear competition laws is essential to promote efficient and effective research and development and to promote public awareness through competition.
Author: Christopher Heath
Publisher: Springer
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 368
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This is the first in-depth treatment in English of Japanese law and practice governing unfair competition. The author analyzes the interaction of the relevant laws - and the case law derived from each - to present a systematic description of how business reputation, trade secrets, well-known marks, and other aspects of business achievement and investment are protected against undue exploitation in Japan. Prohibited acts of unfair competition covered include: misappropriation by confusion or passing-off; misappropriation through breach of trust or fiduciary duty; slavish imitation of distinct product features; trade mark piracy; tortious acts of denigration, libel, and slander; direct interference by, e.g., boycott or bribery; undue exercise of intellectual property rights; and misleading indications on goods and services (e.g., of geographical origin). Several problematic areas - in particular, the obstacles to effective enforcement, and the lack of adequate protection for consumers against acts of unfair competition - are given particular emphasis. The book concludes with cogent proposals on how the Japanese system could be improved and developed, referring to the model provisions of the World Intellectual Property Organization and offering a new and original draft Unfair Competition Act. Any business person or investor interested in the Japanese market will benefit enormously from this practical and insightful volume.
Author: Masako Wakui
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781729188699
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 330
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Chapter 1: Overview, History and Basic ConceptsChapter 2: Private MonopolisationChapter 3: Unreasonable Restraint of TradeChapter 4: Trade Association RegulationChapter 5: Merger RegulationChapter 6: Unfair Trade PracticesChapter 7: ExemptionsChapter 8: Enforcement and Procedure
Author: Harald Baum
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3110908883
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 424
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