Full IT transition of civil litigation: even if sued... beware of delayed confirmation; the Supreme Court also anticipates system failures

Japan began fully digitizing civil court procedures on May 21, requiring online filing and electronic notice checks in many cases.

Lawyers and litigants must adapt to the Mints system, since missed emails or deadline mistakes can now have serious consequences.

Courts are warning users to prepare for system outages and to verify messages carefully to avoid fraudulent court emails and identity theft.