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Even with a 500 Million Yen Compensation Verdict... What is the Legal Responsibility of Fast Movies? A Lawyer Explains Criminal and Civil Liability

Even with a 500 Million Yen Compensation Verdict... What is the Legal Responsibility of Fast Mov.

There has been growing concern over the illegal video content known as "Fast Movies," which are edited down to approximately 10 minutes. "Fast Movi...

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How to Avoid Legal Issues and Key Points in Determining Copyright Infringement in Parody Videos

How to Avoid Legal Issues and Key Points in Determining Copyright Infringement in Parody Videos

Many of you may have come across videos on YouTube or TikTok that mimic anime, dramas, and the like.These so-called parody videos are more enjoyabl...

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Can You Be Arrested for Violating the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act? An Explanation of the Penalties

Can You Be Arrested for Violating the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act? An Expla.

The Japanese Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Act (PMD Act) sets out various regulations related to pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Violatio...

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What Changed in the 2022 Japanese Criminal Law Amendments? An Attorney Explains the Stricter Penalties for Insult Crimes

What Changed in the 2022 Japanese Criminal Law Amendments? An Attorney Explains the Stricter Pen.

Defamation and insult can have serious impacts on their victims. With the increase in defamation and insults on the internet and social media, the ...

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Breaking News: The Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission Issues a Warning Regarding the Use of ChatGPT

Breaking News: The Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission Issues a Warning Regardin.

Generative AI services, including ChatGPT, are rapidly gaining popularity in our country. However, issues have been raised regarding the handling o...

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What YouTubers Should Be Aware of Regarding TikTok's Terms of Use

What YouTubers Should Be Aware of Regarding TikTok's Terms of Use

Among YouTubers, there are those who utilize video sharing sites other than YouTube. In particular, there has been an increase in YouTubers posting...

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When Does a SLAPP Lawsuit Become Illegal? An Explanation Based on Actual Case Studies

When Does a SLAPP Lawsuit Become Illegal? An Explanation Based on Actual Case Studies

There are cases where lawsuits are used with the intention of silencing the speech of those who criticize oneself. Such lawsuits are referred to as...

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Understanding the 2023 Japanese Telecommunications Business Act Amendment: A Comprehensive Guide to New Cookie Regulations

Understanding the 2023 Japanese Telecommunications Business Act Amendment: A Comprehensive Guide.

The upcoming amendment to the Japanese Telecommunications Business Act (scheduled to be implemented in 2023 (Reiwa 5)) will introduce various rule ...

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What is an Internal Control System? Obligations Under the Japanese Companies Act and Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and the Responsibilities of Directors

What is an Internal Control System? Obligations Under the Japanese Companies Act and Financial I.

An internal control system refers to the mechanisms within a company designed to prevent illegal activities and information leaks. The internal con...

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Music Schools vs. JASRAC: A Comprehensive Guide to the Copyright Fee Case from Trial Court to Supreme Court Ruling

Music Schools vs. JASRAC: A Comprehensive Guide to the Copyright Fee Case from Trial Court to Su.

The plaintiffs, who are music school operators (249 member organizations of the "Association to Protect Music Education"), have filed a lawsuit aga...

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Explanation of the 'Sender Information Disclosure Order Case' Started on October 1, 2022: Accelerated Poster Identification

Explanation of the 'Sender Information Disclosure Order Case' Started on October 1, 2022: Accele.

On October 1, 2022, a new system called the "Sender Information Disclosure Order Case" was initiated as a procedure to identify the poster of defam...

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What are the Risks Parents Should Know When Minors Monetize on YouTube?

What are the Risks Parents Should Know When Minors Monetize on YouTube?

Nowadays, it's easy for anyone to become a YouTuber, and there are increasing cases of minors making their mark in this field.However, when minors ...

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Explaining Copyright Considerations in the Rising Popularity of Highlight Videos

Explaining Copyright Considerations in the Rising Popularity of Highlight Videos

"Highlight videos", which are re-edited portions of videos published on platforms like YouTube, are gaining popularity. These videos allow viewers ...

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What are the Key Points to Check in a Contract for SNS Management Services?

What are the Key Points to Check in a Contract for SNS Management Services?

With the global expansion of social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter, it is becoming increasingly common for companies to have their o...

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Differences in Activity Styles Between Video-Centric and Streaming-Centric VTubers

Differences in Activity Styles Between Video-Centric and Streaming-Centric VTubers

In the early days of VTubers, the norm was for these virtual talents to affiliate with specific agencies and focus primarily on creating and publis...

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Key Points to Check in Contract Documents for Contracted System Development

Key Points to Check in Contract Documents for Contracted System Development

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has provided model clauses for IT system development contracts in its "Guidelines for Improv...

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