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In the talent services industry, there was a practice of offering "congratulatory money" paid by operators of job sites and similar platforms when ...
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Purchasing goods online has now become commonplace. According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "Fiscal Year 2023 (Reiwa 5) Digital ...
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Infringements of rights on the internet, such as reputational damage and defamation, have become serious social issues. In response to these situat...
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On January 1, 2024, a major earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, causing extensive damage. The swift recovery of the affect...
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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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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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In Japan, engaging in gambling by betting money at casinos is prohibited as it constitutes a gambling crime under the Penal Code.Furthermore, the u...
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In Reiwa 6 (2024), the "Act on the Protection and Utilization of Important Economic Security Information" was enacted, and with it, a new Security ...
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As Japan faces an aging population and declining birthrate, the demand for elderly care services is increasing year by year. Care service providers...
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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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In recent years, the issue of "customer harassment," commonly known as "casuhara," where employees are troubled by malicious claims, has been on th...
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Social media has become an essential tool for information dissemination not only for individuals but also for companies. While the use of attractiv...
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On April 19, 2024, Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, along with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, published the "...
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The technology behind generative AI is evolving rapidly, ushering in an era where text, images, and even program code can be automatically generate...
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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…
