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In today's world, the prevalence of smartphones and other devices has led to an increasing trend in the number of voyeurism cases being detected. F...
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With the enforcement of the "New Freelancer Law" in Reiwa 6 (2024) November, companies in Japan are now required to ensure strict compliance with l...
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In light of the recent increase in accidents in the caregiving sector, more facility managers are seeking to reconstruct their accident response ma...
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Open Source Software (OSS) is widely utilized in modern software development due to its advantages in cost reduction and improved development speed...
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Open Source Software (OSS) is an indispensable element in modern software development. While it brings benefits such as reducing development costs ...
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The "AI Business Operators Guidelines (Version 1.0)" compiled by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2024 (2024) serves as a crucial gui...
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In recent years, the situation where employees suffer mental and physical distress due to malicious claims from customers has been recognized as a ...
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With advances in generative AI, it has become easy to train systems on the voices of real singers and voice actors and to generate similar “voices....
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In the modern global business environment, protecting intellectual property rights is crucial for maintaining a company's competitive edge. This is...
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The employment landscape is rapidly changing, and one area that is garnering significant attention is the employment of older individuals. The curr...
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In June of Reiwa 7 (2025), Japan will see the abolition of the long-standing penal sanctions of imprisonment and penal servitude, replaced by the n...
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What should you do if you discover products being sold with logos or names strikingly similar to your own company's products? Furthermore, when dev...
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Starting April 2025 (Reiwa 7), the amended "Employment Insurance Act" will be enforced, significantly transforming the Japanese Employment Insuranc...
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Violence from clients in the caregiving sector is a serious issue that imposes significant physical and mental strain on caregiving staff. Violence...
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Recognition of Authors under Japanese Copyright Law: Principles and Business Exceptions
Understanding Joint Ownership and Identification of Copyright Holders under Japanese Copyright Law
Employment of Foreign Nationals in Japan: A Legal Guide to Work Visas and Residence Qualifications…
Infringement and Civil Remedies in Japanese Copyright Law: Injunctions, Damages, and Disgorgement …
Japan's 'Specified Skilled Worker' Visa: Legal Explanation of Target Industries and Scope of Work
Employing Foreign Nationals in the Trading Industry: Key Points for Obtaining a Work Visa
Comprehensive Guide to Visa Procedures for Recruiting Foreign Employees in Japan by Type of Employ…
Explanation of Neighboring Rights under Japanese Copyright Law
Employment Visas for Hiring Foreign Nationals in Japan: Procedures and Requirements for the Top 5 …
Generative AI and Japanese Copyright Law: A Legal Risk Guide for Businesses
Key Points for Obtaining Work Visas by Recruitment Type for Foreign Employees in Japan
Presumed Infringement and Criminal Penalties under Japanese Copyright Law: Legal Risks Companies S…
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