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4 Steps and Cost Estimates to Identify Posters on 5chan (Japanese Internet Forum)

4 Steps and Cost Estimates to Identify Posters on 5chan (Japanese Internet Forum)

"5ch," the largest anonymous bulletin board site in Japan, is a hub of diverse information. However, it can also be a platform for defamation again...

Internet

Copyright and Authorship in Photo Submissions

Copyright and Authorship in Photo Submissions

Individuals who take photos and upload them to social media platforms like Instagram hold a right known as "copyright" over those photos. If someon...

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What are the Key Points to Check in a Contract with an Internet Advertising Agency?

What are the Key Points to Check in a Contract with an Internet Advertising Agency?

According to a survey published by Dentsu in February 2019, internet advertising expenses accounted for 26.9% of Japan's total advertising expenses...

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Defamation by Email and the Possibility of Propagation

Defamation by Email and the Possibility of Propagation

Regarding defamation on the internet, court precedents have been accumulated mainly around postings on bulletin boards and SNS, or exchanges of mes...

Internet

Does Publishing Gourmet Videos on YouTube Constitute a Copyright Infringement?

Does Publishing Gourmet Videos on YouTube Constitute a Copyright Infringement?

On YouTube, a variety of videos are posted daily, among which gourmet videos are a popular genre. Gourmet videos are those where YouTubers visit re...

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How Much is the Compensation for Privacy Invasion? A Lawyer Explains the Practical Market Rate

How Much is the Compensation for Privacy Invasion? A Lawyer Explains the Practical Market Rate

If defamation or invasion of privacy is recognized, it is possible to claim damages for emotional distress. Damages for emotional distress are defi...

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What are the Points to Note When Entering into a Subcontracting Agreement for System Development?

What are the Points to Note When Entering into a Subcontracting Agreement for System Development.

The contracts concluded in IT system development projects are primarily subcontracting contracts and quasi-mandate contracts. Both for the user and...

IT

What Constitutes Completion of Work in a Contract for System Development

What Constitutes Completion of Work in a Contract for System Development

System development often involves long-term projects, and vendors may be repeatedly asked for specification changes or additional feature implement...

IT

An Attorney Explains How to Create Terms of Use for Web Services and More (Part 1)

An Attorney Explains How to Create Terms of Use for Web Services and More (Part 1)

So-called web services and other services on the Internet generally have what is known as "Terms of Use". The content of these "Terms of Use" great...

IT

What are the Reputational Damage Control Measures at MyClinic?

What are the Reputational Damage Control Measures at MyClinic?

Are you familiar with a hospital search site called MyClinic? On MyClinic, you can view reviews of the listed hospitals provided by their users. As...

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Considerations for Portrait Rights When Publishing Location Videos on YouTube

Considerations for Portrait Rights When Publishing Location Videos on YouTube

On YouTube, a variety of videos are posted daily, among which is a genre where YouTubers go out into the streets and conduct interviews with passer...

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Key Points to Check When Signing a Consultation Contract Regarding Management and Other Matters

Key Points to Check When Signing a Consultation Contract Regarding Management and Other Matters

In recent years, due to the rapid changes in the business environment, there has been an increasing need for companies to seek advice from external...

General Corporate

Can an Employment Contract's Non-Competition Obligation Prohibit a Job Change to a Competitor?

Can an Employment Contract's Non-Competition Obligation Prohibit a Job Change to a Competitor?

When an employee decides to change jobs, there is a risk for the company that its information and know-how could be taken out and used externally. ...

General Corporate

Explaining How to Write a Resignation Agreement That Won't Be Rejected and Key Points to Conclude It

Explaining How to Write a Resignation Agreement That Won't Be Rejected and Key Points to Conclud.

When an employee resigns, various risks can arise. These can include unjust monetary claims, leakage or misuse of company information and know-how,...

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What is a Multi-stage Contract in System Development? An Explanation Including Recommended Reasons

What is a Multi-stage Contract in System Development? An Explanation Including Recommended Reaso.

In system development projects, it is often the case that contract practices are carried out using a method called multi-stage contracts. In this a...

IT

What is a 'Japanese Work-Made-for-Hire'? Explaining Disputed Court Cases and Precedents

What is a 'Japanese Work-Made-for-Hire'? Explaining Disputed Court Cases and Precedents

As explained in another article on our site, under the Japanese Copyright Law, when certain requirements are met, the copyright is attributed to th...

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