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Understanding the Policy of

Understanding the Policy of "Reviewing the Personal Information Protection Law Every Three Years.

On January 9, Reiwa 8 (2026), the Personal Information Protection Commission in Japan announced the "Personal Information Protection Act: System Re...

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[Mandatory from October 2026] What is the Anti-Harassment Law? Explanation of Measures and Practical Responses Required for Companies

[Mandatory from October 2026] What is the Anti-Harassment Law? Explanation of Measures and Pract.

In recent years, unreasonable demands and significant nuisance behaviors from customers and business partners, commonly referred to as "customer ha...

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What is the

What is the "Metaverse Principles" Version 2.0? An Explanation of Legal Risks and Utilization St.

As the temporary boom initiated by the COVID-19 pandemic begins to settle, the metaverse is now transitioning into a "social implementation phase,"...

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Explaining the Major Amendments to China's

Explaining the Major Amendments to China's "Cybersecurity Law": How Should Companies Respond to .

The "Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China" (Cybersecurity Law, Chinese original: 中华人民共和国网络安全法), which serves as the cornerstone of C...

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What is the Cloudflare Case? An Analysis of the Ruling on the Responsibility of 'Distribution Infrastructure' for Pirated Websites

What is the Cloudflare Case? An Analysis of the Ruling on the Responsibility of 'Distribution In.

CDN (Content Delivery Network), an infrastructure essential for the rapid distribution of content over the internet, is indispensable in current we...

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Legal Strategies for False Trademark Infringement Claims on Amazon Japan and Practical Steps for Account Reinstatement

Legal Strategies for False Trademark Infringement Claims on Amazon Japan and Practical Steps for.

Amazon Japan (Amazon.co.jp) has established itself as a critical social infrastructure that supports business continuity, transcending the role of ...

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AI National Strategy Takes Off: Key Points of the Basic Plan for Artificial Intelligence and AI Governance Guidelines

AI National Strategy Takes Off: Key Points of the Basic Plan for Artificial Intelligence and AI .

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, including generative AI, are rapidly expanding their areas of application, evolving into autonomously op...

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Legal Strategies for Design Right Infringement Claims on Amazon Japan: Key Points for Similarity Assessment and Business Risk Management

Legal Strategies for Design Right Infringement Claims on Amazon Japan: Key Points for Similarity.

According to the "Market Survey on Electronic Commerce for Fiscal Year Reiwa 6 (2025)" published by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in ...

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[Mandatory from April 2026] What is the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's

[Mandatory from April 2026] What is the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's "Guidelines for.

It is not uncommon for individuals to continue working while undergoing treatment for cancer or lifestyle-related diseases. With the progression of...

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5 Steps to Successful AI Implementation: How to Develop 'Living AI Internal Regulations' and Advance In-House Training

5 Steps to Successful AI Implementation: How to Develop 'Living AI Internal Regulations' and Adv.

The technological advancements in generative AI hold the potential to fundamentally transform traditional business processes. However, many organiz...

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How to Prevent AI Lies and Copyright Infringement: Internal AI Policies for Safely Utilizing AI-Generated Content

How to Prevent AI Lies and Copyright Infringement: Internal AI Policies for Safely Utilizing AI-.

Can AI be transformed into a driving force for business, or will it trigger brand damage? The turning point lies in the presence or absence of effe...

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What Are the Risks of Information Leakage with the Introduction of Generative AI? Defense Strategies with

What Are the Risks of Information Leakage with the Introduction of Generative AI? Defense Strate.

Generative AI has evolved beyond a mere tool for operational efficiency, becoming an essential infrastructure that influences a company's competiti...

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How Will the Transition of Crypto Assets to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act Change Practices? Insights into Next-Generation Compliance Requirements from the Financial Services Agency's Working Group Report

How Will the Transition of Crypto Assets to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act Change Pr.

In recent years, the technological innovations and market environment surrounding crypto assets have been remarkable, and Japan's legal system has ...

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The Cutting Edge of AI Internal Regulations for Global Companies: Governance and Deployment Strategies for Overseas Offices

The Cutting Edge of AI Internal Regulations for Global Companies: Governance and Deployment Stra.

As of Reiwa 7 (2025), the implementation of generative AI in society is rapidly advancing. For companies, the formulation of "AI Internal Regulatio...

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Understanding Joint Work and Identification of an Author under Japanese Copyright Act

Understanding Joint Work and Identification of an Author under Japanese Copyright Act

Japan’s content industry, spanning film, animation, music, and literature, is internationally recognized for its scale and creativity. For companie...

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Recognition of Authors under Japanese Copyright Law: Principles and Business Exceptions

Recognition of Authors under Japanese Copyright Law: Principles and Business Exceptions

In the realm of Japanese copyright law, determining "who is the author" is an extremely important issue that serves as the starting point for all r...

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