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Can Badmouthing a Company Be Considered Defamation? Explaining Examples of Damage and Methods of Response

Can Badmouthing a Company Be Considered Defamation? Explaining Examples of Damage and Methods of.

Whether derogatory remarks about a company constitute defamation is a vexing issue that many businesses face. With the proliferation of social medi...

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Could Spreading False Information Be a Crime? Explaining Situations Where You Should Consult a Lawyer

Could Spreading False Information Be a Crime? Explaining Situations Where You Should Consult a L.

With the proliferation of social media and internet forums, we have entered an era where individuals can easily disseminate information freely. How...

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Examples of Unique VTubers in Japan

Examples of Unique VTubers in Japan

VTubers, who post videos using anime-style personalitys (avatars), are a burgeoning form of expression that began with the emergence of "Kizuna AI"...

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Japanese Premiums and Representations Act (Jōhyōhō) Explained: An Easy-to-Understand Guide with Examples of Violations and Penalties

Japanese Premiums and Representations Act (Jōhyōhō) Explained: An Easy-to-Understand Guide with .

When the presentation differs from reality or the prizes are too luxurious, consumers may end up purchasing products they would not normally buy. T...

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How Are Copyrights Protected Abroad? An Explanation of Two International Treaties

How Are Copyrights Protected Abroad? An Explanation of Two International Treaties

Even if you have knowledge of copyright laws within Japan, the approach to copyright overseas can significantly differ. Since "Copyright Law" varie...

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Understanding the Background of the U.S. 'Super 301' Provision Japanese Companies Should Know

Understanding the Background of the U.S. 'Super 301' Provision Japanese Companies Should Know

The United States, one of Japan's main trading partners, has a history of implementing trade sanctions against Japan by enacting Section 301 of the...

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What Are the Key Points of the Revised Personal Information Protection Act in Reiwa 6 (2024)? Explaining the Changes and Measures You Should Know

What Are the Key Points of the Revised Personal Information Protection Act in Reiwa 6 (2024)? Ex.

In April 2024 (Reiwa 6), the revised Japanese Personal Information Protection Act Enforcement Regulations will come into effect. This amendment exp...

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Is It Permissible to Withhold Full Severance Pay Due to Disciplinary Dismissal? Explaining the Supreme Court Decision of 2023 (Reiwa 5)

Is It Permissible to Withhold Full Severance Pay Due to Disciplinary Dismissal? Explaining the S.

Can a company completely withhold severance pay if an employee commits a serious act of betrayal and is subsequently dismissed for misconduct?On Ma...

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The Current State of Laws Regulating AI: A Comparison between Japan and the EU, and Key Points for Countermeasures

The Current State of Laws Regulating AI: A Comparison between Japan and the EU, and Key Points f.

Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, has become a major trend. Now being incorporated into the business scene, generative AI is said to be the catalyst ...

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【Breaking News】The Number of Recognized Unauthorized Access Incidents in Reiwa 5 (2023) Triples in One Year

【Breaking News】The Number of Recognized Unauthorized Access Incidents in Reiwa 5 (2023) Triples .

On March 14, 2024, the National Police Agency, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry...

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Japanese Premiums and Representations Act (景表法) Violations: What Happens? An Explanation of the Administrative Fine System

Japanese Premiums and Representations Act (景表法) Violations: What Happens? An Explanation of the .

When advertisements or products contain false or exaggerated information, or offer overly luxurious prizes, it may constitute a violation of the Ja...

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【Implemented in October Reiwa 6 (2024)】Thorough Explanation of the Advantages and Disadvantages of Keeping the Address of the Representative Director Private in Registration

【Implemented in October Reiwa 6 (2024)】Thorough Explanation of the Advantages and Disadvantages .

Starting from October 1, Reiwa 6 (2024), the "Japanese Corporate Directors' Address Non-Disclosure Measures" will be implemented. This will allow t...

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What Changed with the Japanese Medical Care Act Amendment in Reiwa 3 (2021)? Explaining the History and Background of the Amendment

What Changed with the Japanese Medical Care Act Amendment in Reiwa 3 (2021)? Explaining the Hist.

Advancements in technology and changes in the era, of course, have led to periodic amendments to the Japanese Medical Care Act, aimed at improving ...

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Revisions to the Japanese Long-Term Care Insurance Law in Reiwa 6 (2024): Understanding the Background and Measures Care Service Providers Should Take

Revisions to the Japanese Long-Term Care Insurance Law in Reiwa 6 (2024): Understanding the Back.

The Japanese Long-Term Care Insurance Act is a law established in Japan to provide appropriate health care and welfare services to those in need of...

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Consultation Destinations and Countermeasures for the Rapidly Increasing Incidents of Revenge Porn

Consultation Destinations and Countermeasures for the Rapidly Increasing Incidents of Revenge Po.

Revenge porn refers to the act of publishing sexual photos or videos on the internet with the intent to harass or seek revenge. The incidence of re...

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Is Using a Doctor's Recommendation as an Advertising Claim a Violation of the Japanese 'Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act' (薬機法)?

Is Using a Doctor's Recommendation as an Advertising Claim a Violation of the Japanese 'Pharmace.

The "Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices," commonly known as the "Pharmaceutical...

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