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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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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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Explaining the Problems with Offering 'Insurance Options' ~ Can They Be Provided Without a License in the Insurance Business? ~

Explaining the Problems with Offering 'Insurance Options' ~ Can They Be Provided Without a Licen.

Many of you may have considered getting insurance during life events such as marriage, home purchase, or the birth of a child. Depending on the eco...

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What are the Key Points of YouTube's Terms of Service? A Lawyer Explains What to Watch Out for When Posting Entertainment Videos

What are the Key Points of YouTube's Terms of Service? A Lawyer Explains What to Watch Out for W.

When filming and publishing YouTube videos, it's important to not only comply with the law, but also to pay attention to YouTube's terms of service...

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Explaining Twitter's Terms of Service that YouTubers Should Be Aware Of

Explaining Twitter's Terms of Service that YouTubers Should Be Aware Of

Many YouTubers use social media platforms like Twitter to increase their view counts and channel subscriptions. By tweeting links to their YouTube ...

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For Safe Utilization of SES Contracts - Explaining Potential Legal Troubles -

For Safe Utilization of SES Contracts - Explaining Potential Legal Troubles -

There are several benefits to SES contracts for clients, one of which is the ability to address the shortage of engineering talent.Furthermore, it ...

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What Changed with the 2019 Amendment to the Japanese Design Law? Explaining 3 Specific Points

What Changed with the 2019 Amendment to the Japanese Design Law? Explaining 3 Specific Points

The Design Law, a law that protects designs.In simpler terms, it is a law that can be utilized to counter imitation goods such as counterfeit and s...

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What is Defamation (Insult Crime)? Explanation with Examples from Weekly Magazine Reports

What is Defamation (Insult Crime)? Explanation with Examples from Weekly Magazine Reports

Honor, or the subjective evaluation one has of their own personal worth, is a benefit that should be protected by law. Expressions that are extreme...

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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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Points to Note When Posting Patient Reviews and Before-and-After Comparison Images on Cosmetic Surgery Review Sites

Points to Note When Posting Patient Reviews and Before-and-After Comparison Images on Cosmetic S.

"What kind of treatment do I need to achieve my ideal face?" "I want to know about the experiences of those who have undergone procedures." "I want...

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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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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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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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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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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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