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Can Disclosure Requests Be Made for Verbal Abuse and Defamation in Online Games? Explaining the Legal Procedures to Identify the Offender

Can Disclosure Requests Be Made for Verbal Abuse and Defamation in Online Games? Explaining the .

While communication among users in online games is becoming more active, defamation between users is becoming a serious issue. Verbal abuse and def...

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August of Reiwa 6 (2024): Easing of Digital Securities (Security Tokens) Regulations - Explaining the Details and Impact

August of Reiwa 6 (2024): Easing of Digital Securities (Security Tokens) Regulations - Explainin.

The Financial Services Agency of Japan has announced that regulations on digital securities (security tokens, hereinafter referred to as STs) will ...

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Can Naming Names in Google Reviews Constitute Defamation? An Explanation of How to Remove Them

Can Naming Names in Google Reviews Constitute Defamation? An Explanation of How to Remove Them

Many people rely on Google reviews when deciding which stores or businesses to use. Malicious reviews posted on Google can significantly damage a c...

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What is Reverse Revenge Porn? Explaining Where to Seek Help for Victims, Prevention, and Response Measures

What is Reverse Revenge Porn? Explaining Where to Seek Help for Victims, Prevention, and Respons.

Revenge porn is a form of harassment where intimate images or videos of a former spouse or partner are shared on the internet or distributed to an ...

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Attorney Publishes FAQ on NASDAQ Listings for Japanese Companies

Attorney Publishes FAQ on NASDAQ Listings for Japanese Companies

In 2023, six Japanese companies have been listed on NASDAQ, indicating that the option for Japanese companies to aim for a NASDAQ listing is gradua...

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Is It Possible to Identify Disposable Accounts? Explaining the Process and Appropriate Legal Measures

Is It Possible to Identify Disposable Accounts? Explaining the Process and Appropriate Legal Mea.

Are you struggling with defamation from "throwaway accounts"? You are not alone. The anonymity of these accounts emboldens some individuals to enga...

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What Exactly is a VTuber (Virtual YouTuber)?

What Exactly is a VTuber (Virtual YouTuber)?

Lately, we often see "VTubers" or "Virtual YouTubers" not only on television programs and commercials but also making appearances at various events...

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Schools for Aspiring VTubers

Schools for Aspiring VTubers

Wondering where to start to become a VTuber? What exactly is a VTuber vocational school like?While anyone can engage in VTuber activities, many peo...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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