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Is 'Impersonation' on Twitter Illegal? A Crime? What Kind of Offense Does It Constitute?

Is 'Impersonation' on Twitter Illegal? A Crime? What Kind of Offense Does It Constitute?

Twitter, a tool that allows people to casually tweet about their interests, is widely used by many. Despite its global popularity, it's a fact that...

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What are the Cases Where Damages for Defamation Become High Due to the Maliciousness of the Offending Act?

What are the Cases Where Damages for Defamation Become High Due to the Maliciousness of the Offe.

When defamation is recognized, the victim is granted the right to claim damages against the perpetrator, with the main focus being on consolation m...

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From 20 to 18: What Changes with the Amendment of the Japanese Civil Code?

From 20 to 18: What Changes with the Amendment of the Japanese Civil Code?

The law to amend a part of the Japanese Civil Code (民法), which was established in June 2018 (Heisei 30) and includes provisions to lower the age of...

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Can Articles Be Removed from Websites Publishing Arrest Information? No Mercy for Criminals?

Can Articles Be Removed from Websites Publishing Arrest Information? No Mercy for Criminals?

There are websites on the internet that seem to exist for the sole purpose of copying arrest reports from newspapers and other sources and keeping ...

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What are the Company Work Rules that Should be Reviewed in Recognizing Side Business Systems?

What are the Company Work Rules that Should be Reviewed in Recognizing Side Business Systems?

Traditionally, in Japanese companies, it was common for side jobs to be prohibited. However, under the influence of initiatives such as "Work Style...

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Explaining the Method of Scrutinizing Negative Articles on the Internet: A Prerequisite for Reputational Damage Control

Explaining the Method of Scrutinizing Negative Articles on the Internet: A Prerequisite for Repu.

When it comes to eradicating web pages related to past corporate scandals, flame wars, arrests, and criminal records, the first prerequisite is to ...

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Benefits of Patents and Patent Acquisition: Insights from a Lawyer

Benefits of Patents and Patent Acquisition: Insights from a Lawyer

When we hear about patents and patent rights, we often imagine large-scale inventions like blue light-emitting diodes. However, in reality, most of...

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An Attorney Explains the Actions and Cases Prohibited by the Japanese Unauthorised Access Prohibition Law

An Attorney Explains the Actions and Cases Prohibited by the Japanese Unauthorised Access Prohib.

The Unauthorized Computer Access Law (officially known as the "Law Concerning Prohibition of Unauthorized Computer Access") was enacted in February...

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Is it Acceptable to Reward Reviews for Cosmetic Surgery? Legal Risks Lurking in Site Operation

Is it Acceptable to Reward Reviews for Cosmetic Surgery? Legal Risks Lurking in Site Operation

Beauty review websites often receive numerous reviews and feedback from patients who have undergone cosmetic surgery. Recently, the number of such ...

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Summary: Explaining Key Points for Companies Entering the eSports Industry to Avoid Legal Violations

Summary: Explaining Key Points for Companies Entering the eSports Industry to Avoid Legal Violat.

The esports industry has been rapidly expanding in recent years, and its popularity is gradually catching on in Japan as well, with many tournament...

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Learning Crisis Management and the Role of Lawyers from the Case of Information Leakage of 650,000 Cases at Tōken Corp.

Learning Crisis Management and the Role of Lawyers from the Case of Information Leakage of 650,0.

On April 1, 2005 (Heisei 17), the Japanese Personal Information Protection Law was fully implemented, and businesses handling personal information ...

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What are the Key Points to Check when Drafting Contracts for DX Support Businesses?

What are the Key Points to Check when Drafting Contracts for DX Support Businesses?

One of the buzzwords attracting attention recently is "DX". DX stands for Digital Transformation. In simpler terms, it means "transforming people's...

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Explaining the Validity of the Rapid Increase in Electronic Signatures and Electronic Contracts Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

Explaining the Validity of the Rapid Increase in Electronic Signatures and Electronic Contracts .

With the expansion of remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of electronic contracts is on the rise. Electronic contracts eliminate the ...

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Does Utilizing the Sharing Economy for Side Jobs or Multiple Jobs Conflict with the Employment Rules of One's Main Job?

Does Utilizing the Sharing Economy for Side Jobs or Multiple Jobs Conflict with the Employment R.

In Japan, the proliferation of platforms such as "Airbnb" and "Uber" has made it possible to earn additional income through the use of personal ass...

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Legal Issues that Operators of Affiliate Model Media Should Be Aware Of

Legal Issues that Operators of Affiliate Model Media Should Be Aware Of

Affiliate marketing is one of the effective ways to promote a company's products or services. Consumers tend to value word-of-mouth when purchasing...

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When Does Writing in Initials or Censored Words Become an Infringement of Rights?

When Does Writing in Initials or Censored Words Become an Infringement of Rights?

When you want to claim that your rights to honor or privacy have been violated, the first issue to consider is whether the violation was truly targ...

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