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Is Posting About 'Black Companies' on 5chan (Formerly 2chan) Considered Defamation?

Is Posting About 'Black Companie.

Our firm has obtained a court ruling stating that posts on 5ch (formerly 2ch), accusing companies of being "black" or exploitative, are illegal.Whe...

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What are the Prohibited Expressions in Supplement Advertisements? Explaining Three Japanese Laws that Require Attention

What are the Prohibited Expressi.

Supplements, which started as "auxiliary foods" to replenish nutrients that tend to be lacking in daily meals, are now being sold in various forms ...

General Corporate

Commissioning Video Editing to Cloud Workers: Explaining 6 Points of the Japanese Business Outsourcing Contract

Commissioning Video Editing to C.

With the rising popularity of video sharing sites like YouTube, some of you may be considering posting your own videos.While it's possible to post ...

General Corporate

Explaining 'Additional Closing' in Investment Contracts: Appropriate Methods and Contract Contents

Explaining 'Additional Closing' .

Generally, various preparations are made towards the conclusion of an investment contract, such as negotiations on investment terms and due diligen...

General Corporate

Does it Vary Depending on the Type of Product? Explaining Examples of Violations of Advertising Regulations

Does it Vary Depending on the Ty.

Every day, we see numerous advertisements for pharmaceuticals and other products on the internet and in newspapers. Such advertising activities are...

General Corporate

What are the Procedures for Online Business Card Exchange? Explaining the Points to Note in the 'Japanese Act on Regulation of Transmission of Specified Electronic Mail'.

What are the Procedures for Onli.

Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, telework has become widespread, and not only internal meetings but also inter-company meetings and busine...

General Corporate

Cancellation of Applications in E-commerce by Minors

Cancellation of Applications in .

How is it determined when a minor, who is the applicant in an e-commerce transaction, claims cancellation?Regarding the contract application by a m...

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Breaking News: The Outcome of the 'Slow Commentary' Trademark Controversy - Dwango Releases Notice of Rejection Reasons

Breaking News: The Outcome of th.

In 2022, there was a controversy when a third party applied for trademark registration of "Yukkuri Chaban Play", a category of derivative works rel...

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Regulations on Advertising Medical Devices: What is the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act?

Regulations on Advertising Medic.

There are various types of medical devices. Some of these can have a significant impact on our bodies and health.If inappropriate advertisements fo...

General Corporate

Explaining the Key Points of the Amended 'Japanese Whistleblower Protection Act': What Measures Should Businesses Take?

Explaining the Key Points of the.

The Japanese Whistleblower Protection Act was amended in 2020 and came into effect on June 1, 2022. This amendment imposed obligations on businesse...

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How to Prevent Security Incidents at Outsourced Companies? Explaining the Construction and Operation of the Ordering Party's Internal Control System

How to Prevent Security Incident.

Companies are obligated to establish an internal control system under the Japanese Companies Act and the Japanese Financial Instruments and Exchang...

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Should All Videos Be Deleted When a Couple YouTuber Breaks Up? Points to Decide While Things Are Still Amicable

Should All Videos Be Deleted Whe.

So-called "Couple YouTubers," who create videos as boyfriends, girlfriends, or spouses, are highly popular as a genre on YouTube.However, once a Yo...

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How to Delete Comments on the Payters PJ Landmine Bulletin Board

How to Delete Comments on the Pa.

Are you familiar with the app called Paters? Paters is primarily used as a matching app for women who are interested in sugar daddy relationships a...

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Explaining the 'Japanese Provider Liability Limitation Law' and Requests for Transmission Prevention Measures

Explaining the 'Japanese Provide.

If you are defamed online or your privacy is exposed, it is crucial to promptly remove the offending content. If left unaddressed, the situation co...

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Explaining the Procedures, Merits, and Demerits of M&A Used in Company Sales

Explaining the Procedures, Merit.

Traditionally, the primary method of investment recovery in venture companies, commonly referred to as EXIT, was through an Initial Public Offering...

General Corporate

Internet Usage Time Surpasses Television Viewing Time for the First Time: An Explanation of Media Usage Trends

Internet Usage Time Surpasses Te.

On August 25, 2021, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (Japanese Information and Communications Policy Research Institute) release...

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