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China and Japan Amplify Legal Frameworks to Curtail Corruption and Strengthen Market Integrity

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Beijing, China — In recent moves by China, substantial reforms and stringent policies highlight its determined crackdown on corruption within commercial sectors. This national campaign targets bribery and fraudulent activities, significantly overhauling the legal framework related to corporate malfeasance. Together, these regulations are aimed at improving the business environment and maintaining market order. The Criminal Law of China recently saw its 12th amendment, which notably extends the scope of anti-bribery laws to include private enterprises, previously applicable mainly to state-owned entities. This has broadened the legal context and increased the liabilities for corruption in private … Read more

Japan Eases Path for Foreign Lawyers with Streamlined Registration Process

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Tokyo, Japan – In a move aimed at enhancing the country’s legal services framework, Japan is set to introduce a series of measures to streamline the registration process for foreign lawyers seeking to practice in the nation. This initiative reflects Japan’s broader strategy to attract international talent and boost its position as a global hub for legal expertise. The new regulations, slated to be rolled out in the coming months, will simplify the administrative hurdles that non-native legal professionals currently face when registering to work in Japan. The existing procedure, often criticized for its complexity … Read more

Cracking Down on Foreign Bribery: Japan Strengthens Laws and Prosecutions

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TOKYO, JAPAN – The Unfair Competition Prevention Act (UCPA) in Japan prohibits bribery of foreign public officials, and recent trends show that Japanese authorities are paying more attention to corruption than ever before. The UCPA considers bribery of foreign public officials punishable when it is related to an international commercial transaction. This includes activities such as international trade and cross-border investment. The bribe must be provided to foreign public officials or others, and it must be made with the intention of obtaining illicit gains in business. To establish a case of bribery, prosecutors must prove … Read more