Japan

In addition to the traditional concepts of joinder and authorized representation, Japan permits only injunction claims by consumer organizations against unfair business practice and contract terms, with strong restrictions on approval of such organizations. Reprinted by permission of Sage Publicatio...

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Published in:The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science 2009-03, Vol.622 (1), p.280-285
Main Author: Sugawara, Ikuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Collective action
Competition law
Consumer protection
Japan
Litigation
Monopolies
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Summary:In addition to the traditional concepts of joinder and authorized representation, Japan permits only injunction claims by consumer organizations against unfair business practice and contract terms, with strong restrictions on approval of such organizations. Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications, Inc.
ISSN:0002-7162