 However, by the 1990s, this practice was criticized (particularly by non-Japanese investors) as a possible violation of antitrust law.Since 1993, the Friday Conference has officially been held as a social function, and not for the purpose of discussing or coordinating business strategy.Despite this, the Friday Conference has been a venue for informal cooperation and coordination between the group companies, most notably in bailing out Mitsubishi Motors during the mid 2000s.