Asia IP & TMT: Quarterly Review - Fourth Quarter 202

Hong Kong appeal court says subcontractor cannot change contractual basis for claim after notice period expired.

This edition contains news on various recent tax developments in East and Southeast Asia.

Effective May 27, 2020 at midnight Japan time, the Japanese government announced that it is banning entry of foreigners who have visited India, Argentina, South Africa or eight other countries...

Effective July 1, 2020 at midnight Japan time, the Japanese government announced that it is banning entry in principle of foreigners who have visited Algeria, Cuba, Iraq and 15 other countries ...

The Japanese government announced that it is banning entry in principle of foreigners who have visited Kenya, Venezuela and 15 other countries for the past 14 days prior to arriving in Japan.

Japan has been facing an unprecedented rise in the number of COVID-19 cases into 2021. The Japanese government has now been forced to broaden its January 8, 2021 ...

The Japanese government announced that it is extending the entry restrictions into Japan, which we discussed in detail in our prior blog post , through the end of May. This extension applies to entry restrictions...

On May 25, 2020, the Japanese government announced that it is lifting the state of emergency for all of Japan.

On May 21, 2020, the Japanese government announced that it is lifting the state of emergency in Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo.

On May 14, 2020, the Japanese government announced that it has lifted the state of emergency for 39 prefectures, including Aichi, Fukuoka and Ibaraki.

Road to Risk-Free Rates in Japan.

This article delves into a comprehensive analysis of credit bidding practices and regulations within the framework of Mexican bankruptcy law.

In recent years, we have seen a proliferation of financial products that link to the securities of unicorns. So, you might ask, now what? How will some of these work in practice?

Commonwealth Fusion Systems' Chief Legal Officer David Tressler shares his unique perspective on leading legal teams in cutting-edge technology companies, from autonomous vehicles at Waymo to commercial fusion energy. His approach to team motivation through strategic planning and prioritization offers valuable lessons for legal leaders navigating complex regulatory environments while supporting rapid business growth.

The fund finance ecosystem is undergoing a transformative shift. What was once a predominantly bank-dominated market has matured into a sophisticated, multichannel landscape.

The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance has issued a new exemptive order allowing qualifying tender or exchange offers for non-convertible debt securities to remain open for just five business days instead of the standard 20-day period. This order supersedes previous relief from 2015 and expands the conditions under which issuers can utilize abbreviated offering periods. The relief aims to address market inefficiencies and reduce exposure to interest rate fluctuations while maintaining investor protection

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published proposed rules titled "Regulation Crypto Assets" that would establish a comprehensive framework for capital formation and disclosure requirements involving crypto asset-related investment contracts. These proposed rules represent a significant regulatory development, building upon previous SEC guidance by creating pathways for issuers to raise capital through covered investment contracts while also introducing a conditional safe harbor mechanism.

The Natural Catastrophe Risk and Resilience Task Force of the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners convened to address the escalating challenges of catastrophe risks facing insurance markets. Key discussions centered on developing standardized mitigation programs, expanding flood insurance awareness, and scaling resilience initiatives like FORTIFIED home designations. The meeting also examined the evolving property/casualty reinsurance market and explored new hemispheric partnerships to streng

The Japanese government will look to begin discussions around mid-July to resume flights for certain qualified business purposes to China, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, ...